11 tourist spots in Kashmir Division and 3 tourist spots in Jammu Division to be reopened immediately After a thorough security review and discussion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday has ordered the reopening of more tourist spots in Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures. 11 tourist spots in […]
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Vaishno Devi Makeover: LG Sinha Greenlights ‘Global Spiritual Destination’ Plan
JAMMU, Feb 8, 2026 — In a move designed to position the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine as a global spiritual destination, the Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Sunday approved a sweeping set of initiatives, including the establishment of an international museum, a 100% hike in pilgrim insurance coverage, and a major push for the local economy. […]
The Strategic Victory of the New NH-44
Once defined by fear and landslides the Jammu-Srinagar highway is now a masterpiece of tunnels and viaducts that bridges the Pir Panjal and connects the region like never before. For decades, the mention of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) evoked a sense of dread among travelers. It was a route defined by the “bottleneck” of […]
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hails the Budget 2026-27
Budget 2026-27 charts path to $5 trillion economy milestone within few years: LG Sinha Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today hailed the Budget 2026-27 as pragmatic which he said will prioritize economic acceleration, create future-ready infrastructure, sustain growth momentum, chart path to $5 trillion economy milestone within few years and comprehensive fiscal strategy will balance growth […]
The Arrival of the King: Chilla-e-Kalan
As the 40-day harsh winter period sets in, fresh precipitation clears the valley’s smog but snaps connectivity to border areas. While tourists flock to a snow-clad Gulmarg, locals turn to the trusted Kangri to brave the chill. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar The calendar has turned, and with it, the atmospheric mood of the Kashmir Valley […]
Scaling Adventure Tourism in J&K Needs Better Practice, Mountain Discipline
Prem Pawa hails from Srinagar and is an adventure tourism pioneer who began his career in the early 1970s. Trained at the Indian Mountaineering & Skiing School in Gulmarg, he is a permanent member of the National Geographic Society. He is credited with landmark “firsts,” including rafting the full stretch of the Zanskar River in […]
“Bey Pie Talash: The Soulful Verse of Rafeeq Masoodi
Dr. Rafeeq Masoodi’s latest collection of prose poems, Bey Pie Talash, is a lyrical journey through faith, memory, and the heart of Kashmir. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Dr. Rafeeq Masoodi is a name that resonates deeply within Kashmir’s cultural and literary circles — a broadcaster, administrator, poet, and philanthropist whose work has shaped generations of […]
Kashmir’s Fading Anchors
Kashmir was once a society raised by a tribe, where wisdom flowed like a river from the old to the young. Today, that river is running dry. We explore the ‘strange loneliness’ of the modern Kashmiri home and the high price our children pay for the absence of their greatest guardians. By Khursheed Dar There […]
The Hidden Price of Everything
We often obsess over price tags, yet we ignore the invisible ledger of our lives. Whether it’s the career you didn’t pursue or the health you’re trading for convenience, every “yes” is a “no” to something else. By Mursaleen Bashir Every choice buys something and costs something. The wiser we become at recognizing the hidden […]
Developed in Dust
We call it ‘disruption.’ The market calls it ‘efficiency.’ But for the man standing in the debris of his own career, it is simply survival. A look at what happens when a profession becomes a smartphone feature. By Umar Farooq The sound of construction is rarely gentle; it is an aggressive, dissonant symphony that feels […]