SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 02: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the winners of Kashmir Marathon-2025 in Srinagar today. The Full & Half Marathon, 42 KMs and 21 KMs respectively, was organized by the J&K Tourism Department and 1100 runners from 27 States, Union Territories and 11 foreign countries participated in this mega international event in the […]
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LG Sinha Addresses ‘Self-Reliant India Fund Outreach’ Event in Srinagar
Srinagar, November 01: “We must leverage the existing strengths, better infrastructure, build strong linkages between J&K’s industrial ecosystem and national financial institutions and bridge the funding gap for MSMEs and startups,” the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. He was speaking at the first ever “Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Outreach” event at Srinagar. The […]
Zero Tolerance in J&K: LG Sinha Sacks Two Employees over ‘OGW’ Links
In a decisive move against terrorism and its sympathisers within the administration, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the termination of two government employees from service under Article 311 of the Constitution of India. The action is part of the Lieutenant Governor’s “zero-tolerance” policy against terrorism and his ongoing crackdown on the broader terror ecosystem […]
Pakistan’s False Narrative Finally Exposed: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited Dardpora in Kupwara to meet the families of civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists and later addressed the next of kin of terror victims at Government Degree College, Kupwara. The Lieutenant Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and dignity for all affected families. “Justice, respect and […]
Amit Shah Chairs High-Level J&K Security Meet
New Delhi, October 9: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi today to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting brought together key officials, including Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the Union Home Secretary, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau, the Chief of Army […]
The Saints’ Kashmir and the Struggles of Today’s Generation
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Kashmir, long celebrated as the “paradise on Earth,” has never been known only for its snow-capped mountains, sparkling rivers, and majestic landscapes. Its deeper beauty lies in a rich spiritual heritage shaped by saints and sages who traveled from faraway lands like Simnan, Hamadan, and Baghdad. These revered figures left their […]
IIPA J&K Holds 15th Sat Paul Sahni Memorial lecture in Srinagar
Srinagar, Oct 05: The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), J&K Regional Branch, in collaboration with the Amar Singh Club, Srinagar, organized the 15th Sat Paul Sahni Memorial Lecture on Sunday, honoring the life and legacy of the eminent journalist and former Director General of Information, Sat Paul Sahni. The event witnessed the presence of […]
Heritage in Metal
By Tamana Jeelani Kashmiri copperware is more than a product of skilled hands — it is the living voice of the Valley’s cultural memory. For centuries, its shimmering vessels have adorned homes, kitchens, and wedding feasts. Today, however, this ancient craft stands on fragile ground, threatened by machine-made imitations, declining artisan numbers, and changing consumer […]
South Kashmir’s Kulgam Registers 260 Drug FIRs
By Tariq Yousuf Kulgam, Oct 4: Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, on Saturday said that the district administration has intensified its crackdown on narcotics, registering 260 FIRs last year and arresting a large number of individuals involved in drug-related activities. The Deputy Commissioner was speaking at an awareness programme organised jointly by the […]
The Quintessential Quince of Kashmir
By Arsheed Ahmad Bhat In the verdant orchards of Kashmir, settled among the more renowned apples and pears, thrives a lesser-known yet culturally significant fruit—the quince, locally known as Bamchoont or Bam Tchoonth. This golden-yellow fruit, scientifically termed Cydonia oblonga, has been an integral part of Kashmiri heritage for centuries, cherished for its unique aroma, […]