By Chasfeeda Shah On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, while the rest of the nation prepared for celebrations, the emergency wing of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu was fighting a different battle. Ambulance sirens pierced the night, carrying victims of the devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar’s Chasoti village. What followed was not just a […]
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Reliance Foundation’s Kashmir U19 Girls’ Football Tournament Concludes with a Thrilling Finale
Srinagar, 22 August, 2025: The Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) U19 Girls’ Football season in Kashmir concluded on a high note with Downtown Heroes FC crowned champions by dominating the field against Comrade FC. The tournament, part of the Foundation’s Season 2024-25, brought together talented young girls from across the region in a pioneering platform […]
J&K Govt Sacks Two Employees for Terror Links
By KS Correspondent The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday dismissed two government employees for ‘terror links’ and in the interest of the security of the state. The government employees including Khurshid Ahmad Rather, a teacher in the School Education Department, and Siyad Ahmad Khan, an Assistant Stockman in the Sheep Husbandry Department, were […]
DSP, 5 cops held in 2023 torture case
By EoK Correspondent Srinagar, Aug 21: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested six Jammu and Kashmir Police officials, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, in connection with the alleged custodial torture of constable Khursheed Ahmad Chohan in Kupwara in 2023, officials said. Those arrested include DSP Aijaz Ahmad Naiko, Sub-Inspector Riyaz Ahmad, and […]
Div Com, IGP Jammu visit cloudburst, flash-flood affected areas of Kathua
KATHUA, AUGUST 20: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police Jammu, B.S. Tuti today conducted an extensive tour of cloudburst and flash flood-induced landslide hit areas of Kathua district to assess the situation and review the ongoing relief and restoration measures. At the relief camp established at SIDCO Ghati, the Div Com […]
Lieutenant Governor inaugurates Administrative Block and Amphitheatre at Central University of Kashmir
GANDERBAL, AUGUST 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Administrative Block and Amphitheatre at Central University of Kashmir, Tulmulla Campus, Ganderbal. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke about the need for vital contribution by academicians and students as India is poised for significant growth over the next two decades with the ultimate objective […]
The House Next Door
In a time when neighbors mourned, celebrated, and lived together, compassion wasn’t an act—it was a way of life. By Manzoor Akash Kashmir — a land so often romanticized for its majestic mountains, serene lakes, and poetry-inspiring sites — has also been home to a less-discussed, equally remarkable beauty: the moral compass and communal wisdom […]
Tourism in Transition
From alpine treks to hidden monasteries, J&K’s secret sanctuaries are finally getting their spotlight. By Ajaz Rashid July in Jammu and Kashmir. The very name conjures images of verdant valleys, snow-dusted peaks, and the gentle murmur of flowing rivers. For decades, this month has marked the zenith of the tourism season, a vibrant period injecting […]
Musadiq Farook Clears NEET, Inspires Village
By KS News Desk In a remarkable academic achievement, Musadiq Farook, son of Farook Ahmad of Chuntwaliwar, Ganderbal has successfully qualified the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), one of the country’s toughest competitive examinations for aspiring doctors. The news of his success has brought immense joy to his family, friends, and the entire community of Chuntwaliwar, […]
Kashmir’s Remarkable Recovery
Terror tried to break the momentum — but Kashmir’s spirit proved unshakable. A united front of hoteliers, houseboat owners, and government support brought back hope — and the tourists. By Chasfeeda Shah The pristine waters of Dal Lake shimmer with renewed life as colorful shikaras ferry thousands of visitors across Srinagar’s iconic waterway. The sound […]