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 […]
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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 […]
Living With Birds
Dr. Asad Rahmani’s love for birds turns every wetland of Kashmir into a story of wonder, patience, and devotion. By Khursheed Dar When the sky bends over Wular, holding “Living with Birds in Your Hands” is like holding a fragment of that sky itself. To turn its pages is to feel feathers brushing your cheek, […]
Mind Matters
By Chasfeeda Shah Amid the picturesque beauty of Jammu and Kashmir lies a silent crisis that afflicts minds and hearts. The growing number of people seeking psychiatric help marks both a warning and a glimmer of hope. With over 2.7 lakh patients treated at GMC Anantnag in the past five years and nearly two lakh […]
Sacred Journeys
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s Russia visit turns cultural diplomacy into a spiritual pilgrimage. By Ajaz Rashid Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s recent journey to Russia to bring back the sacred relics of Lord Buddha stands as a remarkable episode weaving threads of spiritual, diplomatic, and cultural renewal across continents. The week-long exposition in Kalmykia, Russia, became […]
LG Manoj Sinha Returns from Kalmykia with Holy Relics of Lord Buddha
New Delhi, October 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha departed from Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia, today, concluding a week-long spiritual and cultural journey marked by the exposition of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha. The holy relics, recognised as a National Treasure of India, were displayed in Kalmykia from October 11 to 18, as part […]