The Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, UT of J&K has advised the School Education Department that the in-service teachers with more than five years of service left must have to clear the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) within two years failing which they may face to quit their service or shall be liable for […]
ED Targets 500 Chargesheets This Fiscal; 2-Year Probe Limit
New Delhi, Feb 22: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has set a target of filing 500 chargesheets in money-laundering cases in the current financial year and investigating officials have been directed to ensure that once a case is registered, the probe should be completed within one to two years, except in “complex” matters, the agency said […]
Four arrested for theft of iron plates from Pindobal bridge site
Anantnag, Feb 22: Police have arrested four persons for allegedly stealing 44 iron plates from an under-construction bridge at Pindobal in Anantnag district, officials said on Sunday. A complaint was received on February 17, 2026, from Javed Iqbal Hafiz, a resident of Lazibal Anantnag, stating that he works as a contractor and had placed 44 […]
Echoes of Lethpora
A Nation’s Unyielding Pledge to the Pulwama Bravehearts By Ajaz Rashid Seven years have passed, yet the silence that descends upon Lethpora in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on February 14 remains as heavy as the mountains that stand guard over the valley. It is a silence not of defeat, but of a profound, resonating memory, […]
J&K Greenlights Major Grants
Agriculture Hailed as Economy’s ‘Lifeline’ as Govt Announces ‘Viksit Village’ for Every Constituency In a landmark session underscoring the pivotal role of the primary sector in the region’s future, the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed robust budgetary grants for the Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Cooperative, and Election Departments. Following day-long deliberations, the […]
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 […]
Vaishno Devi Makeover: LG Sinha Greenlights ‘Global Spiritual Destination’ Plan
JAMMU, Feb 8, 2026 — In a move designed to position the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine as a global spiritual destination, the Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Sunday approved a sweeping set of initiatives, including the establishment of an international museum, a 100% hike in pilgrim insurance coverage, and a major push for the local economy. […]
The Strategic Victory of the New NH-44
Once defined by fear and landslides the Jammu-Srinagar highway is now a masterpiece of tunnels and viaducts that bridges the Pir Panjal and connects the region like never before. For decades, the mention of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) evoked a sense of dread among travelers. It was a route defined by the “bottleneck” of […]
The Arrival of the King: Chilla-e-Kalan
As the 40-day harsh winter period sets in, fresh precipitation clears the valley’s smog but snaps connectivity to border areas. While tourists flock to a snow-clad Gulmarg, locals turn to the trusted Kangri to brave the chill. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar The calendar has turned, and with it, the atmospheric mood of the Kashmir Valley […]
Reviving Kashmir’s Reading Culture
From domestic libraries to the idea of a “Living Library,” Ishfaq Manzoor is pushing Kashmir to rediscover the joy of books. In an era when the swipe of a screen has become more familiar than the rustle of a turning page, one young professional in Kashmir is quietly attempting a cultural reset. Ishfaq Manzoor—writer, researcher, […]