By Ajaz Rashid One year after Omar Abdullah took office as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, the region stands at a crossroads—caught between hope and disappointment, progress and paralysis, promises and reality. The expectations from his National Conference-led government were immense, and the political climate in October 2024 seemed primed for a new beginning. […]
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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 […]
Mind Under Siege
By Jahangeer Ganaie Amid a mounting mental health crisis across Jammu and Kashmir, an increasing number of people are beginning to seek treatment, signaling a slow yet significant shift in awareness and acceptance. Official data from the Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag shows that over 2.7 lakh patients with mental health issues have been treated […]
IIPA and KU Host Spirited Debate on City Life
Srinagar, October 16: The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), J&K Regional Branch, in collaboration with the University of Kashmir, hosted a spirited debate on the theme, “The House Believes that Urban Living Offers Better Prospects for Quality Life and Livelihoods,” drawing a lively turnout of students from across the Kashmir Division. A total of […]
Dedani: A Serene Gem in Doda’s Cultural Heartland
By Mool Raj Located in the serene Marmat valley of Doda district, the village of Dedani is a place where faith, folklore, and nature intertwine beautifully. About 30 kilometers from the district headquarters, this picturesque hamlet, surrounded by deodar and kail forests, is home to the revered Durga Mata Temple — a sacred shrine that […]
Quiet Heroes of the Classroom
By Er Aausyf Ibn Farooq “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela Every morning in Kashmir, as the first light touches the valleys, teachers set out on their daily journey, carrying with them not weapons, but knowledge, patience, and a passion for learning. In classrooms […]
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 […]
Book Review: Noor Shah’s ‘Ek Mamuli Aadmi’
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Amid the vibrant literary landscape of Kashmir, few voices have resonated as deeply and consistently as that of Noor Shah—a storyteller of rare finesse whose pen has long illuminated the human condition with both tenderness and precision. Born in 1936 in Srinagar’s picturesque Dalgate area, Shah’s literary journey spans several decades, […]
Kashmir’s Rising Animal Bites
By Ajaz Rashid As World Rabies Day approaches, the numbers emerging from Srinagar’s Anti-Rabies Clinic at SMHS Hospital are a stark reminder of a persistent public health challenge. In just the first six months of this year, over 8,300 cases of animal bites—mostly involving dogs and cats—have been recorded. Since 2015, the clinic has logged […]
Kashmir’s Alpine Ambassador
By Ajaz Rashid In the serene valleys of Jammu and Kashmir, the rugged mountains have found a young ambassador in Aabid Ahmad Thoker, a 23-year-old biochemistry student and avid trekker. Known to his growing social media following as Alfaaz Aabid, he hails from Narapora Shopian, a quaint village that has shaped both his love for […]