We often measure success by what we’ve acquired, but the true architecture of our ambition is built on the quiet sacrifices of those who had the least to give. By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon The psychology of the modern consumer is often a frantic race toward the next acquisition, a pursuit of the latest silhouette or […]
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Sadaqat-ul-Fitr Fixed at Rs 80 for 2026: Grand Mufti J&K
Srinagar,Feb 26: The Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir‑ul‑Islam, on Thursday announced that Sadaqat‑ul‑Fitr for 2026 has been fixed at Rs 80 per person, urging Muslims to fulfil the obligation before Eid‑ul‑Fitr prayers. Speaking with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), he said Zakat‑ul‑Fitr is compulsory for every Muslim, including men, women and […]
Mughal Road to Reopen for Traffic Tomorrow: Officials
Srinagar, Feb 26: Authorities on Thursday ordered the reopening of the 40-kilometer-long Mughal Road for vehicular traffic from Friday, providing a major connectivity boost between the Kashmir Valley and the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch. An official told a local news agency that traffic movement on the National Highway-701A, covering the stretch from […]
Paradox of the Parent
Human life is a three-act play, yet the final act is increasingly defined by isolation. As modern priorities shift, the very parents who sacrificed everything often find themselves treated as secondary choices. By Mool Raj The trajectory of human existence follows a predictable arc from the vulnerability of childhood to the vigor of youth and […]
Ramadan: A Cellular and Spiritual Reset
Ramadan is often viewed through the lens of sacrifice, yet it functions as a sophisticated system for total recalibration By Waris Nissar The silhouette of a crescent moon signals more than a shift in the lunar calendar; it initiates a profound physiological and spiritual recalibration for nearly two billion people. While the public face of […]
Slopes of Unity
Gulmarg Kicks Off the Sixth Khelo India Winter Games As thousands of athletes converge on the snow-capped peaks of Kashmir, the 6th Khelo India Winter Games are proving to be more than just a sporting competition. Inside the massive push for international infrastructure, climate resilience, and a unified nation. The picturesque ski resort of Gulmarg […]
No immediate implementation of TET in J&K: Education Minister
Srinagar, Feb 25: Jammu and Kashmir will be the last region in the country to enforce the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) guidelines, Education Minister Sakina Itoo said on Wednesday, a day after the School Education Department (SED) issued the formal order. Speaking to reporters, Itoo said, “We are not implementing the TET orders immediately. […]
Srinagar Airport to Get ₹1,677 Cr Upgrade for New Terminal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday approved a Rs 1,677 crore proposal for the expansion and development of the civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport, aimed at strengthening air connectivity and infrastructure in the Kashmir Valley. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to an official […]
‘PRAHAAR’: Centre introduces India’s first-ever counter-terrorism policy
New Delhi, Feb 24: The Union Government on Tuesday rolled out ‘Prahaar’ – India’s first comprehensive counter-terrorism policy – a hard-hitting blueprint designed to dismantle terrorist networks, choke funding channels and counter the growing menace of cyber and drone-based threats. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released the policy document, which establishes a seven-pillar […]
A Long-Overdue Educational Reset
The recent move by the Jammu and Kashmir administration to enforce stringent guidelines for private coaching centers marks a pivotal moment in our regional educational landscape. For too long the private tuition industry has operated in a grey zone often prioritizing profit over student welfare. The new comprehensive framework introduced by the School Education Department […]