A quiet Kashmiri village becomes a mirror of memory, where every tree, kite, and biscuit tells a story of a childhood slipping through time. By Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi The gate groaned open beneath my hand, a rusted hinge releasing a sound that felt like memory itself—familiar, intimate, and heavy with time. I had only […]
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Dr. Bilal Pandow’s Book Makes Money Matters Child’s Play
Srinagar: MoneyVilla: Learn to be Money Smart, a children’s book on financial literacy authored by Dr. Bilal Ahmad Pandow, was formally launched during the Chinar Book Festival 2025 at SKICC, Srinagar. The event was organized by the National Book Trust of India. The book launch was graced by Dr. G. N. Itoo, Director of School […]
Lieutenant Governor emphasises on increasing the participation and share of IIT graduates in tech startups, Artificial Intelligence, Automobile and Space sectors
JAMMU, JULY 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the inaugural ceremony ‘Navarambh’ to welcome incoming BTech, MTech, PhD and MSc students at Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Jammu. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his best wishes to all the students embarking on their new journey. He lauded the Indian Institutes […]
Lieutenant Governor addresses Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program at IUST
SRINAGAR, JULY 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora. Yuva Connect is a flagship initiative under Viksit Bharat-Yuva Connect Program launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor lauded the transformative platform for […]
Lieutenant Governor met Families of Common Kashmiris who were brutally killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists since 1990s
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 […]
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 […]