SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 6: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today officially declared open the 69th National School Games at TRC Football Ground, Srinagar, by ceremonially kicking a football, marking the formal commencement of the national-level sporting event. The opening ceremony was attended by Minister for Youth Services & Sports Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir […]
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Billion-Dollar Industry on the Brink
Government promises quick fixes, but growers say time is running out for this billion-dollar industry. By Ajaz Rashid In the crisp September air of Shopian’s… Continue Reading…
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Kashmir’s Apple Nightmare
Highway blockades and floods push a billion-dollar industry to the brink. By Ajaz Rashid Kashmir’s fertile valleys, famed for their lush apple orchards, have for… Continue Reading…
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The Great Meat Betrayal
From Ghazipur to Srinagar, the trail of contamination reveals a collapsed regulatory chain and a culture of unchecked greed By Ajaz Rashid In what has… Continue Reading…
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Kashmir’s Remarkable Recovery
Terror tried to break the momentum — but Kashmir’s spirit proved unshakable. A united front of hoteliers, houseboat owners, and government support brought back hope… Continue Reading…
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LG Sinha Gives Jobs to 158 Terror Victim Families
On Tuesday, 158 families affected by decades of Pakistan-backed terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir gathered, where Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed them long-awaited appointment letters.… Continue Reading…
Op-ED

Kashmir’s Highway Woes Return Each Harvest
Without alternate routes, cold storage, or reliable rail freight, Kashmir’s apple industry remains hostage to one fragile road. By Aamir Wani Every autumn, as the apple orchards of Kashmir turn red with ripened fruit and families prepare for their most crucial harvest of the year, the Valley finds itself caught in a familiar trap. Truckloads […]
Politics

BJP Set to Contest All Rajya Sabha Seats in J&K
Jammu, Oct 04: BJP to Field 3 Candidates in RS Polls: Sunil Sethi KNO Special Correspondent Jammu, Oct 04: The BJP on Saturday announced its decision to contest all Rajya Sabha seats scheduled for election on October 24. Speaking to the news agency, BJP spokesperson Sunil Sethi said, “We have decided to contest all seats. […]
Health

Healthy Smiles March
Government Dental College turns Srinagar’s busiest streets into a platform for public health awareness. By KS Correspondent The heart of Srinagar’s Lal Chowk turned into a stage of public health awareness on Wednesday as Government Dental College and Hospital (GDCH) organised a day-long programme under its flagship initiative “Bright Smiles, Healthy Lives.” The campaign sought […]
Environment & Technology

The Breath of Paradise
As silt and settlements encroach, Kashmir’s fragile wetlands struggle to survive—so do the birds, fish, and fisherfolk who depend on them. By Khursheed Dar Kashmir is not only a valley of mountains and rivers, not only a spectacle of chinars turning crimson in autumn or meadows bursting with wildflowers in spring. It is also, and […]
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