Editorial

The latest official data revealing a decline in forest fire incidents across Kashmir in 2025 offers a momentary sigh of relief, yet it disguises a persistent ecological wound that continues to fester. While the recorded 310 incidents mark a statistical drop compared to the previous year, the destruction of over 880 hectares of forest land […]

As the dust settles on Kartavya Path and the tricolour continues to flutter in the January breeze, the 77th Republic Day offers more than just a spectacle of military might or cultural vibrancy. It serves as a critical checkpoint in India’s journey as a constitutional democracy. Seventy-seven years is not merely a number; it represents […]

The positive story coming out of Jammu & Kashmir that deserves everyone’s attention towards the betterment of healthcare. While we often hear about infrastructure or politics, a quiet revolution is happening in the hospitals and clinics of the Union Territory. Recent data shows that J&K has become one of the safest places in India for […]

Kashmir’s harsh winter is more than a seasonal inconvenience; it is a serious public health challenge that quietly but steadily claims lives each year. As temperatures plunge and daily routines slow down, another invisible crisis intensifies inside hospital emergency rooms: a sharp rise in cardiac emergencies. The recent winter heart health advisory issued by doctors […]

In the heart of the Himalayas, the arrival of Chillai Kalan on December 21 marks more than just a date on the calendar; it signals the commencement of a forty-day trial of spirit and survival that defines the Kashmiri identity. This period of “Major Cold,” stretching until the end of January, is characterized by a […]

For decades, the silence in Kashmir was often loudest in the homes of terror victims. These were families who, after losing loved ones to the brutality of terrorism, were forced into a shadow existence—marginalized by a system that seemed paralyzed by fear or, worse, indifference. However, the recent ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar, where […]

As winter deepens across Kashmir, a silent but potent threat is tightening its grip on the Valley: worsening air pollution. What was once considered a seasonal inconvenience has now emerged as a full-blown public health crisis, driven by a dangerous cocktail of prolonged dry weather, traffic congestion, biomass burning, and unchecked construction dust. Across urban […]

By Ajaz Rashid Kashmir’s rich handicraft heritage has once again claimed the national spotlight, reaffirming the Valley’s stature as a crucible of artistic excellence. The recent National Awards announced by the Union Ministry of Textiles celebrate two master craftsmen whose patience, skill, and creative devotion embody the very essence of Kashmir’s living cultural legacy. Their […]

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, […]