Civilizations rise on curiosity and crumble in silence; the courage to question defines our humanity. By Abid Hussain Rather Fyodor Dostoevsky once warned that a time would come when intelligent people would be stopped from thinking and questioning—lest they offend fools. His prophecy feels alarmingly close. For what is foolishness if not the comfort of […]
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JK Cement Hosts Retailers Meet in Srinagar
JK Cement Limited, one of India’s leading manufacturers of grey cement, organised its first Retailers Meet in Srinagar on 4 November 2025 to celebrate the outstanding performance of its retail partners in the Kashmir region for the month of October 2025. The event aimed to appreciate retailers who achieved and exceeded their business targets and […]
Between Echoes and Shadows
Manzoor Akash’s poems breathe life into memory, culture, and conscience—reminding us that poetry still matters in an era of noise. By Ahsan Ul Haq In a world dominated by glowing screens and shrinking attention spans, poetry often feels like a vanishing art—an endangered form of reflection and emotional truth. Yet, every now and then, a […]
Lieutenant Governor Felicitates the Winners of Kashmir Marathon-2025
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 02: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the winners of Kashmir Marathon-2025 in Srinagar today. The Full & Half Marathon, 42 KMs and 21 KMs respectively, was organized by the J&K Tourism Department and 1100 runners from 27 States, Union Territories and 11 foreign countries participated in this mega international event in the […]
CM Omar Abdullah flags off 2nd Edition of Kashmir Marathon
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off the second edition of the Kashmir Marathon from Polo View, Srinagar, marking a vibrant celebration of fitness, resilience and the indomitable spirit of Jammu and Kashmir. The race began at 6:00 AM from Polo View, with runners traversing the scenic Boulevard Road along the banks […]
Lieutenant Governor addresses the “Self-Reliant India Fund Outreach” event at Srinagar
Srinagar, November 01: “We must leverage the existing strengths, better infrastructure, build strong linkages between J&K’s industrial ecosystem and national financial institutions and bridge the funding gap for MSMEs and startups,” the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. He was speaking at the first ever “Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Outreach” event at Srinagar. The […]
LG Sinha Delivers Keynote Address at International Seminar on Dr. Rahi Masoom Raza in Srinagar
Srinagar, November 01: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha delivered a keynote address at an International Seminar organised on Dr. Rahi Masoom Raza. In his address to well-known literary personalities from India and abroad, the Lieutenant Governor said that Dr. Rahi Masoom Raza was undoubtedly one of the greatest writers of his time and earned a […]
The Fading Heart of Shehr-e-Khaas
Once bound by trust, generosity, and neighbourly care, Srinagar’s historic Downtown now struggles with silence and detachment. By Syed Majid Gilani There was a time, not so long ago, when life in Srinagar’s Shehr-e-Khaas—the historic Downtown—moved with a rhythm both gentle and dignified, woven together by a spirit of simplicity and contentment. The narrow lanes, […]
Is This Man Enough?
In a world that praises strength but punishes vulnerability, men are breaking under the weight of their silence. This story unpacks what it truly means to be “man enough.” By Tamana Ajaz It was 3:21 a.m. when I first glimpsed the fragile heart of manhood. I was eight years old, traveling from Srinagar to Shopian […]
Zero Tolerance in J&K: LG Sinha Fires Two for ‘OGW’ Ties
In a decisive move against terrorism and its sympathisers within the administration, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the termination of two government employees from service under Article 311 of the Constitution of India. The action is part of the Lieutenant Governor’s “zero-tolerance” policy against terrorism and his ongoing crackdown on the broader terror ecosystem […]