Sema’s inspirational journey: From J&K battlefield to Paralympics bronze

Paris: On a quiet October day in 2002, a young soldier’s dreams were shattered in a heartbeat in the volatile terrain of Jammu and Kashmir’s Chowkibal. An unexpected explosion ended the ambition of Havildar Hokato Hotozhe Sema to join the Special Forces. That landmine blast during an anti-terrorist operation claimed his left leg below the […]
The shattered dreams

By: Syed Aamir Sharief Qadri As the farmers prepared to harvest their crops, a natural disaster struck the southern Kashmir villages of Shopian and Kulgam districts, leaving them in a state of distress. A fierce storm with high winds, heavy rain, and hail battered the area for over fifteen minutes. This calamity resulted in substantial […]
Think you’re better at driving than most?
By: Gemma Briggs You never have to look hard to find recent reports of fatal vehicle crashes on UK roads. After devastating events such as a crash in West Yorkshire in July 2024, where four adults and two children were killed, media reports often focus on the need for better law enforcement and driver education. […]
A Tale of Love, Betrayal and Resilience
By: Syed Majid Gilani In a world where truth is often trampled, John’s life was turned upside down by a relentless campaign of harassment and manipulation orchestrated by his partner, Mary. Her ultimate goal was to secure a divorce and a hefty alimony, but with a twisted plan: to manipulate John into initiating the divorce. […]
Assembly Elections-2024: DEO Srinagar Convenes meeting to review preparedness for Assembly Elections

Directs for plantation at Green Polling Stations & general Polling Stations SRINAGAR: In order to meet all requirements for smooth conduct of Assembly Elections-2024 in District, the District Election Officer(DEO) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat chaired a meeting of Returning Officers(ROs) and Nodal Officers of the District. The meeting deliberated over vast aspects of arrangements […]
Shopian’s Shalbanjer residents demand proper road connectivity
Shopian: The residents of Shalbanjer area in Shopian district Saturday complained about lack of basic facilities particularly road connectivity in the village. The residents of the area said that they have been suffering due to unavailability of proper road connectivity in the area. We are without basic amenities as for the last 70 years, politicians […]
Detailing Devils Celebrates Grand Opening of its Store in Srinagar
Srinagar: Detailing Devils, a leader in the automotive detailing industry, proudly announces the grand inauguration of its 118th store, located at Chanpora Bypass, Srinagar, Kashmir. The grand opening event took place on Saturday and marks another milestone in the company’s expansion across the region. Detailing Devils is renowned for offering the highest quality shine and […]