Government schemes are opening small but crucial windows of opportunity for Kashmir’s women and youth. By Shafiya Wani Kashmir is not just a place on the map. It is a feeling, a wound, a memory, a heartbeat. For those of us who have grown up here, empowerment was never about big speeches or government slogans. […]
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700 Syeds, Three Journeys, One Mission
He came with 700 companions, carrying books and teachings instead of swords. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Kumar In the history of Kashmir, few figures stand as tall as Hazrat Amir Kabir Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA), revered as Shah-i-Hamdan — the man often credited with laying the foundations of Islam in the Valley. Born on […]
The Valley’s Forgotten Spiritual Names
When children no longer know the saints who built their world, what happens to the land they inherit? By Khursheed Dar There was a time, not long ago, when stories in Kashmir were not told through glowing rectangles, but through trembling lips beside warm hearths. Grandmothers would speak of saints with a mist in their […]
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 […]
Frozen Flame of the Divine
It is not an idol, but a transmission. Not a sculpture, but the breath of eternity clothed in ice. The Ice Linga of Amarnath asks for no offerings—only remembrance. By Satish Mahaldar High in the Himalayas, where the air thins and time slows to a breathless hush, lies a mystery not carved but […]
Judicial Academy organises training programme on “Holding and Conducting of Lok Adalats”
SRINAGAR, JUNE 4: Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Arun Palli and under the guidance of Chairperson and members of the Governing Committee of J&K Judicial Academy, the Judicial Academy organized a one day training programme on “Holding and Conducting of the Lok […]
CIK Conducts Multi-District Raids Across Kashmir in Terror Case
Srinagar, May 30, 2025: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday carried out search operations at multiple locations across the Valley in connection with an ongoing terror-related investigation. According to officials, the searches were conducted in districts including Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Kupwara, and Shopian. The raids were carried […]
The Fray of Power
From left to right and everything in between, this is the battleground where politicians fight not just for votes but for the future of their ideals. Omar Abdullah At the center of the current political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir stands Omar Abdullah, a prominent leader and former Chief Minister of the state. He is […]
Shifting Frontlines of Terrorism
A wave of violence hit JamShifting Frontlines of Terrorismmu and Kashmir from June 9 to 12, with four terrorist attacks sparking renewed security concerns. The deadliest attack targeted a bus of Hindu pilgrims in Reasi district, killing nine and injuring many more. By Ajaz Rashid Amid a surge in terrorist activity, Jammu and Kashmir […]
Gandbal’s Grief
In the aftermath of Gandbal boat tragedy, tales of heroism and sacrifice emerge. From a father’s desperate attempt to save his son to a mother’s unwavering love for her twins, the community mourns the loss of its brightest souls. By Tauheed Ahmad During my visit to the area, I was immediately struck by the […]