By Irfan Bashir Government-run schools in Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed a troubling decline in student enrolment, with over 52,000 fewer students registered over the past two academic years. The data, released by the Ministry of Education in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, underscores growing concerns about student retention and the vitality of […]
SOCIETY
One Bond, Many Blessings
By Sameer Ahmad Women are the soul of civilization—their strength often quiet, their contributions frequently unsung, yet their impact undeniable. They are not only the nurturers of life but the architects of communities and the unseen force behind countless triumphs in human history. In every society and across every era, the essence of womanhood has […]
Gard-e-Shab-e-Khayal: Stories that Hold a Mirror to Kashmir
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar From the tranquil yet turbulent landscapes of Akingam in Anantnag, writer Fazil Shafi Bhat has steadily carved a name for himself as one of Kashmir’s most distinctive fiction voices. Known for his precise storytelling and painterly prose, Bhat’s work often graces the pages of leading dailies, weeklies, and literary magazines across […]
From Kulgam to the Cosmos
By Sameer Ahmad On a clear summer night in Kulgam, when the power cuts leave the streets in darkness, the sky over this small Kashmiri town opens up like an ancient storybook. Stars scatter across it in patterns older than history. It was under this very sky that a young boy named Suhail ibn Shahnawaz […]
Lieutenant Governor addresses the Inaugural Ceremony ‘Navarambh’ to welcome incoming students of IIT Jammu
Lieutenant Governor emphasises on increasing the participation and share of IIT graduates in tech startups, Artificial Intelligence, Automobile and Space sectors
Youth will create a brighter future of J&K and ensure long-lasting peace and prosperity: LG Sinha
Leveraging the MY Bharat platform, the program emphasizes fostering dialogue, participatory governance, and leadership development among India’s youth, thereby preparing them to contribute effectively to the country’s growth and development journey towards 2047: LG
Lieutenant Governor chairs 75th Meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
Katra, June 24: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired the historic 75th Meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), at Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra, today. The meeting was attended by the newly constituted Board, comprising members including Mahamandleshwar Shri Swami Vishveshvaranand Giriji Maharaj, Shri Baleshwar Rai, Dr. Ashok Bhan, Smt. Sudha Murty, […]
The Inner Voice
By Aubaid Akhoon There are voices that rise in the noise of bustling crowds, and then there are those that emerge from a sacred stillness within — delicate, unannounced, and deeply personal. While many books attempt to capture the clamour of the world, The Inner Voice by Imbisat Tareen does something more daring: it leans […]
Secretary School Education, visits Srinagar Schools; emphasises student-centric reforms
SRINAGAR, MAY 30: Secretary School Education, Ram Nivas Sharma, today conducted extensive visit to various educational institutions functioning in Srinagar, holding exclusive interaction with the students and the teachers. Accompanied by Director School Education Kashmir Dr. G.N. Itoo, the Secretary visited S.P. Higher Secondary School Srinagar, Girls Higher Secondary School Kothibagh and Middle School Kothibagh. […]
FIR registered against J-K AAP chief Mehraj Malik over criminal intimidation of woman doctor
Jammu, May 30: Police has registered an FIR against the chief of the Jammu and Kashmir unit of AAP and MLA Mehraj Malik for alleged defamation, criminal intimidation, and insulting the modesty of a woman doctor in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district. The FIR has been lodged on the complaint of an associate professor at […]