How One Man’s Marriage Unravelled Into Accusations, Courts, and a Fight for Dignity By Syed Majid Gilani When Arman’s family chose Rukhsar as his bride, their expectation was modest: a peaceful home, a kind partner, and a future built on trust. Wealth and social standing never entered the equation. What they noticed in her was […]
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Social media claims on JKPSC exam misleading: LG Sinha
Jammu, Dec 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday clarified that recent social media posts regarding the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) examination are misleading. He said that the file received by Lok Bhavan on December 2, 2025, was specifically related to age relaxation. “Despite a lapse of four days, Lok Bhavan did […]
Lifestyle Shift Fuels Rising Diabetes in J&K
By Ajaz Rashid The rising tide of non-communicable diseases in Jammu and Kashmir is no longer a distant warning—it is an unfolding crisis. Fresh assessments by health experts reveal that roughly one in ten residents is already living with diabetes, while nearly 15 percent hover in the pre-diabetic zone. These numbers, growing with alarming consistency, […]
A Silent Climb
J&K’s HIV Cases Hit New Highs By Sameer Ahmad The steady rise in HIV cases across Jammu and Kashmir is becoming an increasingly serious public health concern, with updated data indicating a persistent upward trajectory over the past several years. According to new figures accessed through a Right to Information (RTI) application, 117 HIV-positive individuals […]
Ladhoo Gears Up for Annual Urs of Sheikh ul Alam
The annual Urs in Ladhoo blends spirituality, tradition and Kashmir’s saffron season, creating a unique cultural moment. By Er Aausyf ibn Farooq As winter settles over the Valley and saffron fields glow in their late-autumn bloom, the village of Ladhoo Pampore in Pulwama is preparing for one of its most deeply rooted spiritual gatherings — […]
Kashmir’s Alpha Generation Steps Into the Tech Dawn
Kashmir’s youth are stepping beyond traditional career paths and embracing the digital revolution, turning code, creativity, and global skills into new engines of opportunity. By Aubaid Akhoon Today’s era belongs to technology, and real success now rests with those who have learned to adapt and stay aligned with the fast-moving world around them. This urge […]
Tulip Garden Gears Up for 2026 Bloom
Floriculture teams begin sowing as the first batch of Holland bulbs arrives, setting the stage for another vibrant tulip season in Kashmir. By Chasfeeda Shah As Kashmir slips deeper into winter and soil temperatures tumble across the Valley, the Floriculture Department is already in spring mode. Preparations at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden — […]
Kashmir’s Shift to a Concrete Jungle
Unregulated construction is swallowing Kashmir’s farmland, reshaping its landscape and future. By Ajaz Rashid The landscape of Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a profound shift—one that is visible in the fast-rising concrete structures, disappearing paddy fields, and orchard land flattened to make way for shopping complexes and residential colonies. What was once a region defined […]
Patel Would’ve Shaped J&K Differently: LG Sinha
History of J&K would have been different if Sardar Patel had been given full responsibility for its integration in 1947: LG By Ajaz Rashid At Vadodara on Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined the National Padyatra of the Sardar@150 Unity March, invoking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s enduring vision of unity and nation-building. In a keynote address […]
Agencies Deny Claims as Mehta’s Defamation Suit Reaches Delhi HC
New Delhi, December 1: The Delhi High Court on Monday heard the defamation suit filed by former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta against retired IAS officer Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar and several news media platforms, in a case that has quickly become a study in how unverified allegations can be weaponised […]