By Mool Raj Life’s journey is rarely a straight road. It is a meandering path, carved with deep valleys of loss and pain, and crowned with peaks of achievement and joy. Traversing this path requires not just the will to move forward, but the inner strength to rise after every fall. Today, as I mark […]
Opinion
From Slaughter to Scandal
In Kashmir, where fo By Ajaz Rashid In Kashmir, where food is both a cultural pride and a religious duty, the recent discovery of over 3,500 kilograms of rotten, possibly non-halal meat has done more than disgust—it has shattered public trust. This is not merely a public health scare; it is a collapse of the […]
When Character Speaks Louder Than Faith
By Syed Majid In a world often divided by faith, politics, and suspicion, the simplest acts of responsibility can carry the most profound moral weight. Sometimes, these moments appear without warning—in an ordinary office, on an otherwise unremarkable day—yet leave behind lessons far more enduring than speeches or sermons. Yesterday in Srinagar, I found myself […]
The Rotten Truth
By Ajaz Rashid Few events strike at the heart of public trust as severely as a food safety scandal. The recent seizure of 1,200 kilograms of rotten and unfit meat across the Kashmir Valley has triggered one of the most severe blows to the region’s hospitality sector in recent memory. What was once a vibrant […]
The Fractured White Coat
By Zainab Shabir In the tense health-care landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, doctors now tread a fragile line between public perception and professional duty. From the crowded wards of government hospitals to the unfiltered expanse of social media, the profession is facing twin storms: a surge in violence against doctors and rising concerns over ethical […]
Funding Lifeline for Kashmir Artisans
By Ajaz Rashid The recent release of ₹33.34 lakh for the Karkhandar Scheme in Kashmir Division is more than a budgetary note—it is a statement of intent. In a region where artistry is woven into the social fabric, this initiative by the Handicrafts and Handloom Department represents both cultural preservation and economic necessity. The Karkhandar […]
The Cost of Looking Rich
By Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi In drawing rooms, wedding halls, and social media feeds across Kashmir, a quiet but devastating race is underway — the race to look successful, whatever the cost. It’s a race paved with bank loans, credit card bills, and EMIs, and it’s leaving a trail of anxiety, broken values, and, in many […]
Leading in Conservation Excellence
By Ajaz Rashid In a momentous recognition of conservation excellence, Jammu & Kashmir’s Dachigam National Park has emerged as the highest scorer in the latest Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of protected areas across India. Topping a competitive list of 438 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Dachigam secured an impressive score of 92.97% a feat that […]
Bhaderwah Lavender: The Purple Gold of Jammu & Kashmir
By Mool Raj The hills of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir is a beautiful valley known not just for its natural charm but also for its growing success in farming. Bhaderwah, often called “Mini Kashmir” because of its stunning views, has become the main center for lavender farming in India. Every summer, the valley […]
Will The Government Grasp The Opportunity
By Ajaz Rashid Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s unequivocal assertion at the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan—“Only security is under my control; everything else rests with the elected government”—marks a significant political and administrative shift in Jammu and Kashmir’s evolving governance narrative. More than just a statement, it reflects a growing maturity in the Union Territory’s transition […]