From border outposts to district headquarters, thousands join spirited parades, departmental tableaux, and vibrant cultural presentations. The landmark occasion reflects widespread civic enthusiasm, democratic resilience, and deep national pride. By Arshid Dar The 80th Independence Day was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir with deep patriotic fervour, ceremonial grandeur, and massive public participation. From the high-altitude […]
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VP, PM, and LG Honor Resilience of Partition Survivors
Addressing events in New Delhi and Srinagar, top leaders emphasized that remembering past trauma is vital for national harmony. They urged the youth to reject divisive forces and work toward an inclusive future. By Ajaz Rashid As India prepared to celebrate its Independence Day, the country paused on August 14, 2026, to observe Partition Horrors […]
Homecoming in Kashmir
Decades after a painful separation, a tearful reunion at a North Kashmir Sufi shrine proves that old bonds cannot be erased. Behind the changing political landscape, the true spirit of the Valley lives on in the quiet embrace of old neighbours. By Khursheed Dar Some meetings are too sacred to be described in words; they […]
The Temple the World Forgot
Deep in the Pir Panjal range, a modest granite temple stands guard over the River Jhelum. Once a vital stop on an ancient global trade route, the Boniyar temple has survived empires, explorers, and the passage of a millennium. By DR. Zahid Iqbal Sheikh In the rugged embrace of the Pir Panjal range, where the […]
Medics in Terror Plot
It began with threatening posters, but the SIA uncovered a ‘psychological smoke-screen.’ Inside the investigation that dismantled a sophisticated medical cell: how doctors allegedly used their university access to plot the revival of an al-Qaeda affiliate, stocking precursors for a deadly TATP explosive. By Ajaz Rashid The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir filed a comprehensive […]
The Science of Survival
From the primitive era of pit-dwellers to the contemporary age of automated climate control, the Kashmiri people have engineered a sophisticated survivalist culture to counter some of the harshest winters in the Indian subcontinent By Zahid Iqbal Sheikh The old adage that necessity is the mother of invention finds its most literal expression in the […]
Reviewing Aman Ke Farishtey: A brilliant spy thriller
In the shadows of the Pir Panjal, the line between hunter and hunted is razor-thin. Aman Ke Farishtey follows Captain Ashish’s transformation from a novice to a master spy in the heart of Surankote. A gritty, authentic tribute to the local heroes of Jammu and Kashmir. For decades, the name Surankote evoked images of rugged […]
Betrayal of Innocence
The internet has stripped humanity bare, making young children mature before their time and giving predators a key to the bedroom door. As we move through 2026, the intersection of material lust and digital accessibility has created a perfect storm for exploitation. By Syed Mustafa Ahmad The escalating crisis of child sexual abuse has shifted […]
ED Targets 500 Chargesheets This Fiscal; 2-Year Probe Limit
New Delhi, Feb 22: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has set a target of filing 500 chargesheets in money-laundering cases in the current financial year and investigating officials have been directed to ensure that once a case is registered, the probe should be completed within one to two years, except in “complex” matters, the agency said […]
A Single Mother’s Judicial Nightmare
In Srinagar, a single mother’s search for safety has turned into a three-year battle against the very system meant to protect her. From denied school documents to ignored warrants, she shares the heartbreaking story of how the judiciary became the biggest obstacle to her child’s survival. By Farhana Hamid In the crowded halls of the […]