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 […]
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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 […]
The Little Bridegroom
From the vibrant melodies of Wanwun to the modern clinical theater, explore how Kashmir’s sacred rite of Khatanhal has evolved. This is the story of the “little bridegroom” and a tradition that remains the heartbeat of the Valley’s cultural identity. By Manzoor Akash In the heart of Kashmir, the religious practice of circumcision, known locally […]
Gender Justice 2.0
True gender justice requires more than just changing laws; it requires a revision of conscience. By Mushtaq Ul Haq Ahmad Sikander The transition from token celebrations and one-sided empowerment toward a shared, reciprocal ethic of gender justice represents the most significant intellectual shift of our time. Every year, on the 8th of March, the world […]
J&K’s Zero Tolerance
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has signaled a definitive shift in its security paradigm, moving from a defensive posture to an aggressive, multi-pronged strategy aimed at making the Union Territory entirely terror-free. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and DGP Nalin Prabhat, addressing a passing out parade of 430 recruits at STC Talwara, underscored that the safety […]