True champions rarely emerge solely from elite academies; they are discovered in small towns, neighbourhoods, and local clubs, where academies later refine their raw talent: LG Sinha Srinagar, April 25: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today addressed national ‘Chintan Shivir’ on Sports at Srinagar. The three-day event organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports […]
The Fight for a Drug-Free J&K
For decades, the shadows haunting Jammu and Kashmir were defined by cross-border terrorism. Today, however, a more insidious enemy, one that strikes at the hearth of every household has taken center stage: the drug menace. Recognizing this existential threat, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s recent launch of the “Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan” is not just […]
J&K’s Zero Tolerance
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has signaled a definitive shift in its security paradigm, moving from a defensive posture to an aggressive, multi-pronged strategy aimed at making the Union Territory entirely terror-free. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and DGP Nalin Prabhat, addressing a passing out parade of 430 recruits at STC Talwara, underscored that the safety […]
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 Terrifying Logic of the ‘Digital Arrest’
The digital ledger of Jammu and Kashmir for 2025 tells a grim story, one where the cost of convenience has been levied at a staggering Rs 184.91 crore. This figure, released recently by the Cyber Investigation Centre for Excellence (CICE), is not merely a statistic of financial loss; it is a quantification of fear, greed, […]
The Pahalgam Chargesheet
By Chasfeeda Shah The 1,597-page chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) this month stands as a powerful testament to India’s unwavering commitment to justice and national security. By meticulously documenting the terror strikes in the Pahalgam region earlier this year—specifically the targeted attacks on tourists and non-locals—the NIA has not only built a […]
The Invisible Threat
By Chasfeeda Shah The recent car bomb blast in Delhi wasn’t just another act of violence—it was a chilling reminder that terrorism is mutating. The familiar image of armed terrorists hiding in shadows has given way to something more insidious: white-collar terrorism. This new breed wears ties instead of camouflage, works behind desks instead of […]
Mind Matters
By Chasfeeda Shah Amid the picturesque beauty of Jammu and Kashmir lies a silent crisis that afflicts minds and hearts. The growing number of people seeking psychiatric help marks both a warning and a glimmer of hope. With over 2.7 lakh patients treated at GMC Anantnag in the past five years and nearly two lakh […]
Highway of Rot
By Chasfeeda Shah Kashmir’s apple harvest this year was meant to be a season of recovery. The orchards of Shopian, Sopore, Baramulla, and Pulwama had yielded a bumper crop, promising long-awaited relief to thousands of growers after years of economic uncertainty. Instead, the valley has been plunged into one of its worst agricultural crises in […]
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 […]