Kashmir is trading its historic food sovereignty for the high-profit lure of modern horticulture. While orchards bring immediate wealth, the region faces a future of total dependence on outside states for its most basic staple. By Ajaz Rashid The emerald-green landscape of the Kashmir Valley, defined for centuries by the rhythmic swaying of paddy stalks, […]
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The Tarnished Shine
From 14th-century roots to a modern crisis of fakes, Kashmir’s copper industry is at a breaking point. As “smart” development reshapes the valley, can we save the craftsman’s hammer before the shine fades forever? By Sahil Manzoor Bhatti In the labyrinthine alleys of Zainakadal and the bustling workshops of Shehar-e-Khaas, the rhythmic thwack-thwack of the […]
Beyond the Blue Line
From the constant hum of life-support systems to the rare sight of sprites dancing above storm clouds, life in orbit reveals a planet that is far more kinetic than it appears from the ground. By Syed Anaiyat Bukharie The narrative of space exploration has long been dominated by cold physics and mechanical precision, but as […]
A Masterpiece Reimagined
Manohar Shyam Joshi’s ‘Kyap’ Finds a New Voice in Kashmiri By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Manohar Shyam Joshi was a titan of Hindi letters whose influence stretched from the rugged hills of Almora to the living rooms of millions across India. Born into the family of a distinguished educationist and musicologist, Joshi carried forward a legacy […]
LG Joins Padyatra in Udhampur for Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir
Jammu, 27th April 2026: In the war against drugs, unity will be our shield, resolve our weapon. Let us commit to shaping a Jammu Kashmir where young people carve free destinies, families remain whole, communities thrive strong, and aspirations blaze anew. We stand unwavering for our youth, for our future,” the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha […]
IRP 21 Battalion Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign in Baramulla and Bandipora
Under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan, the IRP 21 Battalion is reaching out to parents, educators, and leaders to safeguard our youth. Baramulla, April 27: In a concerted effort to combat drug abuse and safeguard the youth, the IRP 21 Battalion has launched an intensive awareness drive under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan across the districts of […]
LG Manoj Sinha Joins Sports ‘Chintan Shivir’
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 Land of Scholars and Stalled Dreams
Known for producing some of Asia’s most brilliant minds and housing rare wooden architectural treasures, Lolab Valley is a cultural powerhouse currently stifled by geography. By Qysar Ul Islam Shah The verdant stretches of the Lolab Valley in North Kashmir represent one of the most striking paradoxes of the Himalayan region. Characterized by an expansive, […]
Medics in Terror Plot
It began with threatening posters, but the SIA uncovered a ‘psychological smoke-screen.’ Inside the investigation that dismantled a sophisticated medical cell: how doctors allegedly used their university access to plot the revival of an al-Qaeda affiliate, stocking precursors for a deadly TATP explosive. By Ajaz Rashid The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir filed a comprehensive […]
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 […]