A sudden cloudburst turned Ramban’s lifeline into a deathtrap. As hills crumbled, so did public faith in the system. By Tauheed Ahmad In the dead of night, Ramban was jolted awake by fury from the skies. A cloudburst at 3:30 AM on April 20 turned the serene Seri-Bagna stretch into a disaster zone — killing […]
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Promises, Protests, and Political Crossfire
Omar Abdullah’s first budget since the abrogation of Article 370 promises jobs, subsidies, and reforms—but critics warn it’s long on populism and short on substance. By Tauheed Ahmad After a politically turbulent six-year period, the Jammu and Kashmir government has finally tabled its first full-fledged budget since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Chief […]
Hope for Survival
A new Russian mRNA cancer vaccine is nearing clinical use, offering a personalized approach with fewer side effects while training the immune system to target and destroy tumors—a potential game-changer in cancer treatment. By Tauheed Ahmad Russian scientists are on the cusp of a groundbreaking achievement in the fight against cancer. The Gamaleya Research Institute […]
Bridging Kashmir’s Past and Future
The Z-Morh Tunnel connects more than just regions—it links the legacy of Kashmir’s resilience with its aspirations for progress and prosperity. By Tauheed Ahmad Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir‘s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the Z-Morh Tunnel […]
Kashmir’s La Niña: Wonderland or Frozen Challenge?
It’s a winter wonderland for visitors, but a survival challenge for locals. Kashmir’s La Niña-driven winter brings stunning views, heavy snow, and temperatures plunging well below zero. By Tauheed Ahmad Kashmir, often celebrated as India’s paradise, is caught in the grip of a La Niña-driven winter that paints a picture of contrasts. With snow-clad landscapes […]
A Win for Students
Acknowledging Kashmir’s unique weather patterns, the government’s policy shift ensures exams are held before the severe winter sets in, making learning less stressful for students. By Tauheed Ahmad In a significant policy shift, the Jammu and Kashmir government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has announced a significant change in the academic calendar […]
J&K’s Crucial Vote for Change
Ten years after its last assembly elections, Jammu and Kashmir faces a watershed moment. With political heavyweights like the National Conference and PDP pitted against newer challengers, the election reflects the shifting dynamics of the region. By Tauheed Ahmad The elections are once again on the horizon in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Kashmiri Filmmakers’ short film screened at Film Festival in London
BY KS NEWS DESK Srinagar, July 17: ‘Brick’, a short experimental film made by a group of amateur Kashmiri filmmakers has been selected for the Lift-Off Global Film Festival to be held at Pinewood Studios, England. The film has been selected to compete in the first-time filmmaker section of the festival titled ‘First-Time Filmmaker Lift-Off […]
NIFT Srinagar: Pioneering Fashion Education in Kashmir
“Our motive is to provide a learning experience of the highest standards in fashion, drawing inspiration from the rich heritage of arts and crafts of J&K”: Dr Javid Wani By Tauheed Ahmad NIFT Srinagar stands as a beacon of innovation in the enchanting valley of Kashmir, where timeless beauty and age-old traditions have thrived for […]
Sustainable Hospitality
Jammu & Kashmir’s journey towards sustainable tourism is illuminating unexplored dimensions. Through the strategic fusion of culture, nature, and economic empowerment, the region’s homestay ventures are rewriting the rules of hospitality BY TAUHEED AHMAD With the increasing innovations in tourism across the globe, Jammu and Kashmir is adapting new approaches and policies to tap into […]