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 […]
Kashmir’s Remarkable Recovery
Terror tried to break the momentum — but Kashmir’s spirit proved unshakable. A united front of hoteliers, houseboat owners, and government support brought back hope — and the tourists. By Chasfeeda Shah The pristine waters of Dal Lake shimmer with renewed life as colorful shikaras ferry thousands of visitors across Srinagar’s iconic waterway. The sound […]
A New Chapter in J&K
By Chasfeeda Shah In a powerful and poignant moment for Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has finally taken a significant step towards acknowledging and supporting the silent sufferers of the region’s decades-long insurgency. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s recent gesture of handing over appointment letters to the next of kin (NoKs) of civilians killed in terror […]
Gold’s Rise and Kashmir’s Broken Dreams
How soaring precious metal prices are shattering centuries-old matrimonial traditions in the Valley By Chasfeeda Shah The ornate gold jewelry that once symbolized joy and prosperity in Kashmiri weddings has become a source of heartbreak and despair for countless families across the Valley. In the bustling markets of Srinagar’s Saraf Kadal, where the sound of hammering […]