Flags groundwater risks; ‘unchecked mining destroys natural river course; 2,000 trout fish lost’ By Raja Syed Rather The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has been informed of extensive riverbed mining activities in Sukhnag Nallah of Budgam district, with an inspection panel highlighting severe ecological concerns linked to the large-scale extraction of minerals from the water body. […]
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Educated Egos
We have successfully trained generations to achieve material success and compete on a global scale. We have forgotten, however, the critical baseline lesson of how not to dehumanize one another. By Mool Raj The paradox of modern civilization is written in the gap between our public declarations and our private calculations. We live in an […]
Lifeline or Death Trap?
For years, the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has been affectionately termed the lifeline of Kashmir. Yet, a cold look at the mounting data reveals it functions more like an open artery. Over a recent two-year window, this critical corridor saw 2,356 accidents that claimed 343 lives. The traffic data paints a grim picture of consistency: […]
Choking the Terror Lifeline
Striking at the financial roots of regional instability, the administration’s targeted offensive has successfully cut off the critical flow of illicit funds to active insurgent groups. By treating the narcotics epidemic as a direct threat to national security, authorities are systematically starving proxy networks of their operational cash flow. By Ajaz Rashid Standing at the […]
No Safe Haven: LG Sinha’s Ultimatum to Drug Smugglers
Leading a massive anti-drug march in Bandipora, the Lieutenant Governor vowed to completely dismantle the region’s cross-border narco-terror networks. The administration is pairing this aggressive law enforcement crackdown with a comprehensive new rehabilitation policy designed to reclaim vulnerable youth. By Ajaz Rashid Declaring an all-out war against the intertwined menaces of substance abuse and cross-border […]
The Anxiety Age
Today’s students face an exhausting array of modern phobias that extend far beyond traditional childhood monsters. From digital anxieties to academic dread, these hidden terrors are slowly eroding their mental well-being. By Syed Mustafa Ahmad Fear is as old as the human condition itself. For generations, our collective anxieties were tethered to the tangible and […]
Shattered Innocence in Budgam
A rapid police investigation led to the confession of a neighborhood resident in the brutal killing of a Budgam minor. As authorities build an airtight case for conviction, the grieving village is left grappling with profound betrayal and fear for their children. By Chasfeeda Shah In the tight-knit village of Galwanpora in central Kashmir’s Budgam […]
The Enemy Next Door
The brutal rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Galwanpora, Budgam, is a tragedy that defies simple comprehension. While the swift, 36-hour resolution of the case by the Jammu and Kashmir Police deserves high commendation, the chilling revelation of the perpetrator’s identity leaves society grappling with an insidious horror. The predator was not a […]
The Mirage of Stability
Graduates today possess more credentials than any previous generation, yet they face a market that cannot absorb their specialized knowledge. This widening gap between academic achievement and financial independence has turned the dream of upward mobility into a cycle of dependency. By Syed Mustafa Ahmed In the narrow, bustling streets of Srinagar and the quiet […]
A Mid-Air Miracle
Over 300 tourists were stranded mid-air after the famous Gulmarg cable car experienced a sudden mechanical failure. A massive multi-agency rescue operation successfully evacuated everyone without a single injury. By Ajaz Rashid What began as a breathtaking journey over the snow-capped peaks of the Pir Panjal range quickly turned into a harrowing ordeal for hundreds […]