For years, the narrative of Kashmir’s winter was defined by the struggle for warmth against a backdrop of power deficits. Today, that narrative has been rewritten. Under the visionary leadership of the current administration and the ambitious framework of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the Valley is undergoing a historic transition from […]
Editorial
The Terrifying Logic of the ‘Digital Arrest’
The digital ledger of Jammu and Kashmir for 2025 tells a grim story, one where the cost of convenience has been levied at a staggering Rs 184.91 crore. This figure, released recently by the Cyber Investigation Centre for Excellence (CICE), is not merely a statistic of financial loss; it is a quantification of fear, greed, […]
The Pahalgam Chargesheet
By Chasfeeda Shah The 1,597-page chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) this month stands as a powerful testament to India’s unwavering commitment to justice and national security. By meticulously documenting the terror strikes in the Pahalgam region earlier this year—specifically the targeted attacks on tourists and non-locals—the NIA has not only built a […]
The Invisible Threat
By Chasfeeda Shah The recent car bomb blast in Delhi wasn’t just another act of violence—it was a chilling reminder that terrorism is mutating. The familiar image of armed terrorists hiding in shadows has given way to something more insidious: white-collar terrorism. This new breed wears ties instead of camouflage, works behind desks instead of […]
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 […]
Highway of Rot
By Chasfeeda Shah Kashmir’s apple harvest this year was meant to be a season of recovery. The orchards of Shopian, Sopore, Baramulla, and Pulwama had yielded a bumper crop, promising long-awaited relief to thousands of growers after years of economic uncertainty. Instead, the valley has been plunged into one of its worst agricultural crises in […]
Lessons from GMC Jammu
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 […]
A New Chapter in J&K
By Chasfeeda Shah In a powerful and poignant moment for Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has finally taken a significant step towards acknowledging and supporting the silent sufferers of the region’s decades-long insurgency. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s recent gesture of handing over appointment letters to the next of kin (NoKs) of civilians killed in terror […]
The Train to Tomorrow
By Chasfeeda Shah June 6, 2025, will go down as a historic milestone in India’s modern development story—etched into the rails that now connect the heart of Kashmir to the rest of the nation. With the formal inauguration of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), Prime Minister Narendra Modi did more than flag off a train; […]
Baisaran to Bahawalpur
Baisaran to Bahawalpur