Bashir Aarif delivers a masterclass in the Kashmiri afsana tradition through eleven tightly crafted stories. The collection captures the quiet grief of displacement, communal memory, and the fractures of modern society. By Manzoor Akash Some short stories are meant to be read and forgotten; others must be slowly chewed and digested. Bashir Aarif’s Kashmiri short […]
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JK Cement Saifco Celebrates One Year of Growth in Kashmir
The company celebrated its inaugural year with local distributors and top executives in Srinagar. Since launching, the cement supplier has rapidly expanded its footprint across J&K and Ladakh, dispatching over 15,000 trucks. SRINAGAR: JK Cement Saifco Private Limited marked its first anniversary of operations in the Kashmir valley this week, celebrating a major logistical milestone […]
Homecoming in Kashmir
Decades after a painful separation, a tearful reunion at a North Kashmir Sufi shrine proves that old bonds cannot be erased. Behind the changing political landscape, the true spirit of the Valley lives on in the quiet embrace of old neighbours. By Khursheed Dar Some meetings are too sacred to be described in words; they […]
Reading Kashmir’s History Through Coins
Every dynasty that ruled Kashmir left its unique mark stamped onto the currency of the day. By looking closely at these surviving artifacts, we can trace the political and economic evolution of a vital historic crossroads. By Afreen Jan Long before digital payments and paper money became part of everyday life, the people of Kashmir […]
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 […]
LG chairs high-level security meet in Kashmir
Srinagar, March 03: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of senior police and civil administration officials at the Police Control Room, Kashmir, to review the law & order situation. The meeting was attended by Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; S.J.M Gillani, Special DG (Coordination); Anand Jain, ADGP Armed; Nitish Kumar, ADGP CID; […]
The Unique Traditions of Shivratri in Kashmir
In the silence of the dark moon, the subject and object dissolve into one. This is the essence of Kashmiri Shivratri, a profound celebration of universal consciousness. We delve into the Tantric roots of Bhairavotsava and the sacred symbolism of the Vatuk Puja that continues to guide seekers toward the light of Shiva. By Satish […]
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 […]
LG Sinha Orders Reopening of more Tourist Spots in Jammu Kashmir
11 tourist spots in Kashmir Division and 3 tourist spots in Jammu Division to be reopened immediately After a thorough security review and discussion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday has ordered the reopening of more tourist spots in Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures. 11 tourist spots in […]
Kashmir’s Fading Anchors
Kashmir was once a society raised by a tribe, where wisdom flowed like a river from the old to the young. Today, that river is running dry. We explore the ‘strange loneliness’ of the modern Kashmiri home and the high price our children pay for the absence of their greatest guardians. By Khursheed Dar There […]