Srinagar, 29 June 2025: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met the family members of Kashmiri Civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists in the last 3-decades. It’s a historic step to finally recognize and honour the thousands of innocent civilians in Kashmir who were brutally killed by Pakistani terrorists. Lieutenant Governor bowed to the family members […]
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Lieutenant Governor chairs 75th Meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
Lieutenant Governor chairs 75th Meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. Five Temples constructed by the Board in Reasi to be dedicated to public in the month of July, 2025 Katra, June 24: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired the historic 75th Meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), at Spiritual Growth […]
Reaping What We Forgot
Halshri was more than an agricultural task—it was a movement of resilience and togetherness. Now, it’s a memory. But perhaps not forever. By Manzoor Akash A vast and invaluable part of Kashmir’s cultural heritage—interwoven with the threads of ancient customs, vibrant rituals, and collective memory—is quietly fading before our eyes. This living legacy, once the […]
A Society in Crisis
As drug abuse tears through our homes and schools, silence remains society’s loudest accomplice. By Ayaan Saroori In the quiet lanes of our neighborhoods and the crowded corridors of our schools, a silent crisis is unfolding—one that does not discriminate by class, caste, or creed. Drug addiction has grown into one of the most insidious […]
Gold’s Rise and Kashmir’s Broken Dreams
How soaring precious metal prices are shattering centuries-old matrimonial traditions in the Valley By Chasfeeda Shah The ornate gold jewelry that once symbolized joy and prosperity in Kashmiri weddings has become a source of heartbreak and despair for countless families across the Valley. In the bustling markets of Srinagar’s Saraf Kadal, where the sound of hammering […]
DC Reasi inaugurates 3-day Annual Baba Aghar Jitto Mela at Katra
REASI, JUNE 10: The three-day Annual Baba Aghar Jitto Mela, a vibrant celebration of spiritual devotion, cultural heritage and community participation, was inaugurated today by DC Nidhi Malik here at the scenic village of Aghar Jitto, Katra. The event witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of locals, devotees and tourists. A major attraction of the Mela is […]
DC Kupwara reviews progress under PM Surya Ghar- Muft Bijli Yojana
Stresses on maximum enrolments under the Yojana to mitigate power supply issues of people KUPWARA, JUNE 4: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the latest progress under PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana. On the occasion, DC expressed her dismay over the dismal performance of the scheme […]
Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan: Series of activities organized across Anantnag
ANANTNAG, JUNE 04: To strengthen the fight against substance abuse among youth, Youth Services & Sports (YSS), in collaboration with the Education Department Anantnag, organized various activities today in different educational institutions of Anantnag district under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan. This initiative is a vital component of the district’s comprehensive strategy to […]
Srinagar admin organizes series of drug de-addiction awareness progs. at Fakir Gujri, Dara & Fatehkadal
SRINAGAR, JUNE 02: As a part of ongoing drug free Jammu and Kashmir initiative, district administration Srinagar hosted a series of drug de-addiction awareness programmes in various parts of the district to sensitize people about the harmful effects of drug abuse. The awareness programmes were held on the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr […]
ACB produces charge-sheet for misappropriation of MGNREGA Funds.
Srinagar, June 02: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau has produced Challan of case FIR No.25/2015 PS VOJ (now ACB) u/s 5 (1) (d) r/w 5 (2) JKPC Act Svt. 2006 and Section 120-B, 420, 467, 468 and 471 RPC before the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption Doda against accused persons namely (i) Sh. […]