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 […]
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, […]
Social media claims on JKPSC exam misleading: Manoj Sinha
Jammu, Dec 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday clarified that recent social media posts regarding the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) examination are misleading. He said that the file received by Lok Bhavan on December 2, 2025, was specifically related to age relaxation. “Despite a lapse of four days, Lok Bhavan did […]
HIV Awareness and Free Oral Health Camp Held at KU’s Zakura Campus
Srinagar, December 1, 2025: A combined HIV awareness programme and free oral health camp was held at the Institute of Technology (IOT), Zakura Campus, University of Kashmir, organized by the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College, Srinagar, in collaboration with the campus Health Centre. The initiative, conducted to mark World AIDS Day, […]
Delhi HC Hears Mehta’s ₹2.55 Cr Defamation Case Against Retired IAS Officer
New Delhi, December 1: The Delhi High Court on Monday heard the defamation suit filed by former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta against retired IAS officer Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar and several news media platforms, in a case that has quickly become a study in how unverified allegations can be weaponised […]
Post-2019, J&K Reborn with New Energy: LG Sinha
The new homes will foster stability in the lives of flood-affected families and contribute to overall development of society: LG JAMMU, NOVEMBER 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone for construction of new homes for families who were affected by recent natural calamities in Ramban and Udhampur. 189 completely damaged homes […]
Tashna’er: The Copper Heart of Kashmiri Hospitality
As plastic sheets and wet tissues dominate weddings, Kashmir risks losing more than just aesthetics; it risks losing identity. By Manzoor Akash In Kashmir, weddings are more than ceremonies; they’re the Valley’s most elaborate social performances, woven with ritual, memory, and a culinary culture that has survived centuries. Traditionally, the season winds down by late […]
The Twin Tragedies
As Delhi reels from a deadly VBIED blast near the Red Fort, a second tragedy unfolds in Srinagar’s Nowgam, where seized explosives detonate during forensic testing — deepening the mystery and widening the terror trail. By Ajaz Rashid The car bomb blast near Red Fort in Delhi on November 10, 2025, represents one of the […]
We Must Eliminate Every Single Terror Element: LG Sinha
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today observed that terrorism was the biggest enemy of the youth of Jammu Kashmir for more than three decades and it destroyed their dreams and aspirations. He said now our youth and young professionals are fulfilling their dreams and achieving their aspirations. Speaking at the valedictory function of Islamic University of […]