Government Dental College turns Srinagar’s busiest streets into a platform for public health awareness. By KS Correspondent The heart of Srinagar’s Lal Chowk turned into a stage of public health awareness on Wednesday as Government Dental College and Hospital (GDCH) organised a day-long programme under its flagship initiative “Bright Smiles, Healthy Lives.” The campaign sought […]
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700 Syeds, Three Journeys, One Mission
He came with 700 companions, carrying books and teachings instead of swords. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Kumar In the history of Kashmir, few figures stand as tall as Hazrat Amir Kabir Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA), revered as Shah-i-Hamdan — the man often credited with laying the foundations of Islam in the Valley. Born on […]
The Valley’s Forgotten Spiritual Names
When children no longer know the saints who built their world, what happens to the land they inherit? By Khursheed Dar There was a time, not long ago, when stories in Kashmir were not told through glowing rectangles, but through trembling lips beside warm hearths. Grandmothers would speak of saints with a mist in their […]
When Grandparents Become Strangers
The society known for its human behavior is not able to spend time with the grandparents—those who were our true storytellers. By Ayaan Saroori “A grandparent is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend.” The proverb still rings true, but in an age ruled by smartphones and relentless […]
Mutton Rot in Kashmir: A Crisis of Trust, A Call for Responsibility
By Sardar Nasir Ali Khan The shocking revelation of rotten mutton in Kashmir has left people disturbed and distrustful. For families, the simple act of dining out now feels risky, and the sense of safety that food should bring has been shaken. Trust, once broken, is never easy to rebuild and that is the greatest […]
The Great Meat Betrayal
From Ghazipur to Srinagar, the trail of contamination reveals a collapsed regulatory chain and a culture of unchecked greed By Ajaz Rashid In what has become one of the most shocking food safety scandals in Kashmir’s recent history, authorities have seized over 3,500 kilograms of rotten, contaminated meat across the Valley in just over a […]
Lieutenant Governor felicitates the Awardees of International Buddha Peace and Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Awards at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the Awardees of International Buddha Peace Awards and Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Awards, organised by Buddhanjali Research Foundation, at Srinagar. The event was also graced by Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his […]
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir reviews arrangements for celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W), Friday following
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 30: In view of the forthcoming religious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W), Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg Saturday convened a meeting of officers to ensure elaborate arrangements at prominent religious places including major mosques & shrines. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir division, Commissioner SMC, SSPs, SSP Traffic […]
Snapchat Dysmorphia: Broken Behind the Filter
When filters become reality and selfies shape self-worth, identity begins to blur By Mursaleen Bashir In an era where self-expression is increasingly filtered through the lens of social media, platforms like Snapchat and Instagram have redefined how people present themselves to the world. What was once a spontaneous snapshot of daily life has evolved into […]
NIT Srinagar celebrates National Sports Day with enthusiasm, pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand
Srinagar, Aug 29: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Friday observed National Sports Day with a pledge ceremony and a series of sporting activities, joining institutions across the country in paying tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary. The event was organised by the Students Activity and Sports (SAS) […]