JAMMU, FEBRUARY 05: In a commendation of the newly unveiled Interim Budget 2024-25 for Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory (UT), Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Taking to Twitter, the Lt Governor conveyed his appreciation, stating, “Grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji […]
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Stone Carving’s Silent Suffering
By Rehan Qayoom Mir The time-honored tradition of Sangh Tarashi in Kashmir, a generations-old craft that epitomizes the essence of Kashmiri craftsmanship, is perilously fading away, leaving artisans deeply concerned about their future. This delicate form of wirework, once a cultural heritage that originated some 100 years ago, is facing a stark decline due to […]
Govt Curbs Timber Smuggling in Kashmir
By Sajad Lone The efforts of the Forest Department of Jammu and Kashmir, in collaboration with the Forest Protection Force and J&K police, have yielded a substantial reduction of nearly 80% in timber smuggling recoveries in 2023 compared to the figures from the year 2021. Analyzing the data, it becomes evident that the year 2021 […]
LG Sinha’s Transformative Vision
By Ishtiyaq Ahmad In a remarkable feat, the city of Srinagar has undergone a significant transformation under the stewardship of the administration led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Under the leadership of Manoj Sinha, the Office of LG J&K has implemented substantial measures to revitalize and rejuvenate the urban landscape of Srinagar, imprinting a lasting […]
Winter Charms in Kashmir
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar The most severe stretch of bitterly cold forty days, known as Chillaikalan, has firmly established itself in the awe-inspiring and captivating landscape of the valley. The towering, snow-covered mountain peaks, expansive green grassy meadows, and crystalline water bodies have been drawing people from every corner of the globe since time immemorial. […]
Anchar Lake: Once a Gem, Now Struggling for Survival
By Sajid Raina Once celebrated for its abundant fish, flourishing Nadru, and vibrant vegetable gardens, Anchar Lake in the Soura region of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district is now grappling with an existential crisis, falling prey to the deleterious impact of illicit dumping sites mushrooming along its pristine shores. Connected to Dal Lake through the Nallah […]
Kashmiri Pandits Commemorate ‘Nishkasan Diwas’: A Solemn Call for Homeland Reclamation
BY EOK NEWS DESK Under the banner of Youth 4 Panun Kashmir, hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits observed the 35th year of Exodus, known as ‘Nishkasan Diwas,’ at Central Park, Delhi. The solemn occasion was dedicated to their unwavering quest to reclaim their Homeland. The event aimed to raise awareness about the significant challenges faced by […]
JKEDI: Revelation of Irregularities, Stagnation in Transfers Raise Concerns
By Tauheed Ahmad Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) is currently facing scrutiny over reported irregularities in routine transfers and the prolonged stagnation of numerous officials, particularly those who have been promoted, at their initial postings without subsequent transfers. Speaking on condition of anonymity, some officials disclosed information about irregularities within the institute that there […]
Dir Sericulture inaugurates Resham Krishi Mela at P-4, Basic Seed Farm, Manasbal
EOK NEWS DESK Director Sericulture J&K, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat Wednesday inaugurated a one-day Resham Krishi Mela at P-4, Basic Seed Farm, Manasbal. In the event more than 500 Silkworm Rearers/ youths from all districts of Kashmir participated with great enthusiasm and fervour. On the occasion, the Director Sericulture J&K felicitated 20 progressive Silkworm rearers and […]
Significant Drop in Local Terrorists, Focus Shifts to Tackling Foreign Threats
‘Our top priority to ensure not a single life goes waste; 80 per cent decline in local terrorist recruitment, Against 130 in 2022, only 23 joined terrorism in 2023; 55 foreigners among 76 terrorists were killed in 2023; 31 civilians killed in 2022, 14 in 2023; 4 policemen killed this year; Organised stone pelting, hartals […]