Srinagar, March 04: Shopian Police have taken cognizance of the circulation of alleged provocative content on social media platforms that was found to be prejudicial to the maintenance of public order. According to officials, an individual identified as Javid Ahmad Khanday, son of Ali Mohd Khanday and resident of Sazan Keegam, was allegedly involved in […]
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LG chairs high-level security meet in Kashmir
Srinagar, March 03: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of senior police and civil administration officials at the Police Control Room, Kashmir, to review the law & order situation. The meeting was attended by Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; S.J.M Gillani, Special DG (Coordination); Anand Jain, ADGP Armed; Nitish Kumar, ADGP CID; […]
GMC Srinagar Wins National Excellence Award in New Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 28: In a moment of immense pride for Jammu & Kashmir, the Government Medical College Srinagar (GMC Srinagar) has been conferred the prestigious Excellence Award at the Third Medical Colleges Research Connect–2026, a national-level conference organized by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. […]
The Architecture of the Human Heart
Sympathy opens the door, empathy builds the bridge, and compassion walks across it. Dive into an exploration of the three virtues that weave the fabric of our shared human experience and learn how the simplest acts of mercy can reshape a divided world. By Mursaleen Bashir In the quiet chambers of the human experience, certain […]
Pulpits, Property, and Power
From “heritage politics” to allegations of land grabbing, the Mawa-Hami tussle is more than just a clash of personalities. It exposes a deep fault line in the Valley’s governance, where religious trusts operate as opaque family enterprises and state land becomes collateral damage By Mushtaq Ul Haq Ahmad Sikander In recent weeks, the political and […]
Modi Hits 100M: First World Leader to Reach Instagram Milestone
New Delhi, Feb 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed the massive milestone of 100 million followers on Instagram, making him the first world leader and politician to achieve this feat on the platform, officials said on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi joined Instagram in 2014, and over the past decade, his account has evolved into […]
J&K ushering in new era of peace, prosperity: VP Radhakrishnan
Srinagar, Feb 26: Lauding the transformation in the Union Territory, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a “new era of peace, progress, and prosperity” as he experienced the pristine beauty of Dal Lake on his maiden visit to the Valley. C P Radhakrishnan, who arrived here to attend the […]
Betrayal of Innocence
The internet has stripped humanity bare, making young children mature before their time and giving predators a key to the bedroom door. As we move through 2026, the intersection of material lust and digital accessibility has created a perfect storm for exploitation. By Syed Mustafa Ahmad The escalating crisis of child sexual abuse has shifted […]
The Unique Traditions of Shivratri in Kashmir
In the silence of the dark moon, the subject and object dissolve into one. This is the essence of Kashmiri Shivratri, a profound celebration of universal consciousness. We delve into the Tantric roots of Bhairavotsava and the sacred symbolism of the Vatuk Puja that continues to guide seekers toward the light of Shiva. By Satish […]
J&K Teachers Get 2-Year Ultimatum to Clear TET or Face Retirement
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 […]