While official medieval chroniclers remained silent under the constraints of royal patronage, the oral traditions of Kalaroos kept the memory of the seven mystics alive. Their quiet contemplation stands as a timeless testament to cultural resilience against enforced orthodoxy. By Khursheed Dar Among the half-buried testimonies of Kashmir’s layered past stands a curious structure in […]
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Op-ED
J&K’s School Mergers
A sobering reality has laid bare the structural decay of the public education framework in Jammu and Kashmir. Official data presented recently in the Legislative Assembly reveals that since 2022, nearly 3,200 government schools have operated with fewer than ten students or none at all. More troubling still is the profound administrative paralysis it exposes: […]
Politics
LG Joins Padyatra in Udhampur for Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir
Jammu, 27th April 2026: In the war against drugs, unity will be our shield, resolve our weapon. Let us commit to shaping a Jammu Kashmir where young people carve free destinies, families remain whole, communities thrive strong, and aspirations blaze anew. We stand unwavering for our youth, for our future,” the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha […]
Health
IRP 21 Battalion Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign in Baramulla and Bandipora
Under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan, the IRP 21 Battalion is reaching out to parents, educators, and leaders to safeguard our youth. Baramulla, April 27: In a concerted effort to combat drug abuse and safeguard the youth, the IRP 21 Battalion has launched an intensive awareness drive under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan across the districts of […]
Environment & Technology
The Digital Mirage
How the Scourge of Online Gambling is Hollow Out Our Youth By Syed Mustafa Ahmad A few days ago, I had a chance encounter that shook me to my core. I crossed paths with a young man from my own village, a face I recognized but a spirit I could barely identify. The transformation was […]