Beacon lights fade and barricades thin out as Jammu & Kashmir moves toward reclaiming its roads for the common commuter. By Zulfiqar Alam The silent creep of noise pollution has evolved into one of the most pervasive irritants of modern life, and in Jammu and Kashmir, this auditory assault has found a particularly aggressive voice […]
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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 […]
ED Targets 500 Chargesheets This Fiscal; 2-Year Probe Limit
New Delhi, Feb 22: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has set a target of filing 500 chargesheets in money-laundering cases in the current financial year and investigating officials have been directed to ensure that once a case is registered, the probe should be completed within one to two years, except in “complex” matters, the agency said […]
Four arrested for theft of iron plates from Pindobal bridge site
Anantnag, Feb 22: Police have arrested four persons for allegedly stealing 44 iron plates from an under-construction bridge at Pindobal in Anantnag district, officials said on Sunday. A complaint was received on February 17, 2026, from Javed Iqbal Hafiz, a resident of Lazibal Anantnag, stating that he works as a contractor and had placed 44 […]
Echoes of Lethpora
A Nation’s Unyielding Pledge to the Pulwama Bravehearts By Ajaz Rashid Seven years have passed, yet the silence that descends upon Lethpora in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on February 14 remains as heavy as the mountains that stand guard over the valley. It is a silence not of defeat, but of a profound, resonating memory, […]
LG Sinha Unveils a Dual Roadmap for J&K’s Future
LG bridges the gap between ancient tradition and modern innovation, unveiling a dual vision for J&K that pairs the rise of AI with the historic foundation of the Sri Shankaracharya Temple in Katra. By Arshid Dar In a significant push toward a dual-pronged future for Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has unveiled a […]
J&K Greenlights Major Grants
Agriculture Hailed as Economy’s ‘Lifeline’ as Govt Announces ‘Viksit Village’ for Every Constituency In a landmark session underscoring the pivotal role of the primary sector in the region’s future, the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed robust budgetary grants for the Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Cooperative, and Election Departments. Following day-long deliberations, the […]
The Digital Mirage
How the Scourge of Online Gambling is Hollow Out Our Youth By Syed Mustafa Ahmad A few days ago, I had a chance encounter that shook me to my core. I crossed paths with a young man from my own village, a face I recognized but a spirit I could barely identify. The transformation was […]
A Single Mother’s Judicial Nightmare
In Srinagar, a single mother’s search for safety has turned into a three-year battle against the very system meant to protect her. From denied school documents to ignored warrants, she shares the heartbreaking story of how the judiciary became the biggest obstacle to her child’s survival. By Farhana Hamid In the crowded halls of the […]
Choking on Plastic
From the deepest oceans to the human bloodstream, microplastics have infiltrated every corner of our existence. As research reveals the devastating impact on health and the environment, the cost of our single-use culture is becoming impossible to ignore. By Qysar Ul Islam Shah You may not always see them, but that does not mean they […]