New Delhi, Mar 02: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a nationwide security alert to all states and Union Territories, warning of possible violence and sporadic protests in the wake of recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran, officials said. The advisory has been issued against the backdrop of protests by members of […]
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‘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 […]
Kashmiri Man Led LeT Module Busted in Delhi; 8 Held
Raids in Delhi, Kolkata & Tamil Nadu Avert Possible Terror Strikes; Accused Used Fake Indian IDs, Conducted Recon of Vital Installations New Delhi, Feb 22: In a major counter-terror operation, the Delhi Police Special Cell has dismantled a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)-linked Bangladeshi terror module operating across multiple states, arresting eight operatives and naming a Kangan-based handler […]
Top JeM Commander Among 3 Terrorists Killed in Kishtwar Gunfight
Jammu, February 22: A top commander of Jaish-e-Mohammad oufit along two other terrorists were killed on Sunday in Chatroo area of Kishtwar district. Official sources said that during a fierce gunfight with joint team of police, 2 Para and army, three terrorists including a top JeM commander were killed. One of them has been identified […]
The Health Hypocrisy
Why Society Fears Eggs but Embraces Addiction By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In the modern theater of public discourse, society is performing a dangerous paradox. We have entered an era of “selective panic,” where staple foods that have nourished humanity for millennia, eggs, milk, and meat are dragged into sensationalist debates and subjected to rigorous, often […]
Tracing the Persian Roots of Kashmiri Harisa
The Silk Road didn’t just bring goods; it brought flavors. Discover how Persian traders influenced one of Kashmir’s most iconic dishes. It’s a story of history, heritage, and the 40 harshest days of winter. By Aubaid Akhoon As the first heavy snows of Chillai Kalan—the harsh, forty-day period of intense cold—descend upon the Kashmir Valley, […]
Guldanda’s White Gold
How a High-Altitude Meadow is Redefining Bhaderwah Tourism By Mool Raj Perched at a staggering altitude of ten thousand feet, the Guldanda meadow in the Bhaderwah region of Jammu and Kashmir has transformed into a veritable winter wonderland, effectively ending a disheartening two-month dry spell that had gripped the Chenab Valley. This scenic locale, often […]
J&K Sets Stage for Census 2027
By Sameer Ahmad After a long delay that left policy planners and political strategists relying on aging data from 2011, Jammu & Kashmir is finally set to undertake the colossal exercise of Census 2027. The Union Territory-level Census Coordination Committee is expected to soon decide on a 30-day window for houselisting operations (HLO) between April […]
Back from the Brink
Kashmir’s Hangul Population Hits 323 as Conservation Efforts Turn a Corner By Irfan Bashir For the first time in decades, the mist-shrouded forests of Kashmir are witnessing a verifiable resurgence of their most iconic resident. The critically endangered Kashmiri Hangul (Cervus hanglu hanglu), a species once teetering dangerously close to extinction, has recorded a population […]
Predatory Premiums
Behind the glossy brochures lies a ‘profitable nexus’ of coercion. As banks in the region prioritize non-interest income to fuel their operational costs, vulnerable borrowers are finding that their loans come with strings—and premiums—attached. By Rafiq Dar For many in Jammu and Kashmir, a visit to a local bank branch is an act of trust. […]