From “heritage politics” to allegations of land grabbing, the Mawa-Hami tussle is more than just a clash of personalities. It exposes a deep fault line in the Valley’s governance, where religious trusts operate as opaque family enterprises and state land becomes collateral damage By Mushtaq Ul Haq Ahmad Sikander In recent weeks, the political and […]
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Energy Autonomy in Kashmir
For years, the narrative of Kashmir’s winter was defined by the struggle for warmth against a backdrop of power deficits. Today, that narrative has been rewritten. Under the visionary leadership of the current administration and the ambitious framework of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the Valley is undergoing a historic transition from […]
The Artist Who Made Kashmir Dance
From a schoolboy performance in Dangiwacha to becoming one of Kashmir’s most celebrated folk artists, Hamal-e-Bulbul’s journey is a song of resilience, talent, and cultural pride. By Manzoor Akash Renowned for its sweeping vistas and breathtaking natural beauty, Rafiabad in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district has, for generations, captured hearts. But beyond its fertile fields and […]
Kashmir’s Apple Nightmare
Highway blockades and floods push a billion-dollar industry to the brink. By Ajaz Rashid Kashmir’s fertile valleys, famed for their lush apple orchards, have for generations formed the economic and social backbone of the region’s rural society. But in September 2025, this heritage stands at a crossroads—a crisis of unprecedented scale, exposing the fragile underpinnings […]
Terrorism and Naxalism are threats to national development: LG
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan- Healthy Women, Empowered Families”, a national health campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 16-day campaign will strengthen screening, maternal health services, lifestyle counselling, yoga and Ayush-based interventions for women, adolescent girls and children. The event also witnessed the commencement […]
Lieutenant Governor felicitates the Awardees of International Buddha Peace and Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Awards at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the Awardees of International Buddha Peace Awards and Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Awards, organised by Buddhanjali Research Foundation, at Srinagar. The event was also graced by Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his […]
JKEDI boot camp campaign reaches GCET Jammu, GDC Shopian; 06 innovative ideas shortlisted
SHOPIAN/JAMMU, AUGUST 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute’s (JKEDI) Boot Camp Campaign under J&K Startup Idea Challenge on Monday reached the Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Jammu and Imtiyaz Memorial Government Degree College (GDC), Shopian. These boot camps which were eighth and ninth in the series of 46 programs aimed to […]
Lessons from GMC Jammu
By Chasfeeda Shah On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, while the rest of the nation prepared for celebrations, the emergency wing of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu was fighting a different battle. Ambulance sirens pierced the night, carrying victims of the devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar’s Chasoti village. What followed was not just a […]
Div Com, IGP Jammu visit cloudburst, flash-flood affected areas of Kathua
KATHUA, AUGUST 20: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police Jammu, B.S. Tuti today conducted an extensive tour of cloudburst and flash flood-induced landslide hit areas of Kathua district to assess the situation and review the ongoing relief and restoration measures. At the relief camp established at SIDCO Ghati, the Div Com […]
Kashmir’s Remarkable Recovery
Terror tried to break the momentum — but Kashmir’s spirit proved unshakable. A united front of hoteliers, houseboat owners, and government support brought back hope — and the tourists. By Chasfeeda Shah The pristine waters of Dal Lake shimmer with renewed life as colorful shikaras ferry thousands of visitors across Srinagar’s iconic waterway. The sound […]