JAMMU, Feb 8, 2026 — In a move designed to position the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine as a global spiritual destination, the Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Sunday approved a sweeping set of initiatives, including the establishment of an international museum, a 100% hike in pilgrim insurance coverage, and a major push for the local economy. […]
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J&K Budget 2026: J&K Govt Announces Free LPG, Fee Waivers, and Jobs for the Poor
“Safar Taveel Hai, Bhoj Bhi Bari Hai. Par Har Surat, Yeh Safar Jaari Hai.” (The journey is long, the burden is heavy. But at all costs, the journey continues.) With these poetic words resonating through the august House, the Finance Minister rose to present the Second Budget for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir […]
Budgam Police Bust Theft Ring; ₹11 Lakh in Stolen Gold Recovered
Police have dismantled a major burglary gang, arresting five men in connection with a high-value theft in Lakhripora. Authorities recovered stolen gold ornaments worth approximately ₹11 lakh and ₹83,000 in cash during the operation. The case stems from a complaint filed by Mohammad Yousuf Najar, who reported that burglars broke into his home on the […]
LG Manoj Sinha hails the Budget 2026-27
The budget promises unprecedented empowerment for youth, women, and farmers: LG Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today hailed the Budget 2026-27 as pragmatic which he said will prioritize economic acceleration, create future-ready infrastructure, sustain growth momentum, chart path to $5 trillion economy milestone within few years and comprehensive fiscal strategy will balance growth ambition with social […]
The Crisis of Delayed Marriages
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The Silent Ebb
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A Healthy Change
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Majeed Masroor’s Transition from Song to Social Critique
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The Debt Illusion
Has Kashmir’s Appetite for Luxury Outpaced its Reality? By Rafiq Dar In Kashmir, there is an old saying that cuts to the bone of the valley’s current economic temper: “If one rides a horse, the other one climbs the wall.” It is a proverb about envy, about the desperate need to match a neighbor’s stride, […]