The lost folklore of Kashmir
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi In the snowy winters of Kashmir, a unique tradition once flourished in the homes of families across the Kashmir. The harsh winter winds would blanket the valleys, and the landscape would be transformed into a serene, white wonderland, with snowflakes falling in a silent dance from the heavens above. While the […]
Five consumer myths to ditch in 2025
By: Olaya Moldes Andrés Over the past year, books like Less by Patrick Grant and documentaries like Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy have encouraged consumers to rethink their internalised beliefs that more consumption equals better living. As we enter a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on and leave behind some consumer myths […]
NCDC’s role in education, women’s empowerment
By: Wani Arafat In today’s world, the empowerment of children and women is a vital element for social progress and economic prosperity. The National Council for the Development of Children (NCDC), a leading non-governmental organization, has emerged as a key global force driving this transformation. With its unwavering commitment to education, healthcare, and social justice, […]
Chief Justice visits Muskan ‘Home for Children’ at Channi Rama; reviews facilities
JAMMU: Aiming enhanced care and protection of children residing in various Child Care Institutions across the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority, Tashi Rabstan, accompanied by Amit Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority and Ansuya Jamwal, Additional Deputy Commissioner […]
Katra returns to normalcy after weeklong shutdown against ropeway project
Katra/Jammu: Katra — the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir — resumed normal business activity on Wednesday after a week-long shutdown protesting a proposed ropeway project in the Trikuta hills of Reasi district. Eighteen people detained by police during the protests were also released, sparking overnight celebrations […]
Mission YUVA: Baseline Survey to identify potential entrepreneurs begins in Srinagar
DC urges youth to take advantage of initiative under Mission YUVA to get support to start business SRINAGAR: With an aim to identify potential entrepreneurs and to promote entrepreneurship at grassroots level, the baseline survey under Mission YUVA, a critical exercise to gather real-time data on existing and potential entrepreneurs commenced in Srinagar District. The […]
Gear up for upcoming Panchayat, ULB Polls: Ajay Sadhotra to party cadre
Only NC can ensure inclusive development, grassroots empowerment: Rattan Lal Gupta JAMMU: Ajay Sadhotra, Additional General Secretary and former Minister of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), Wednesday urged party workers to intensify their preparations for the forthcoming Panchayat and Urban Local Body (ULB) elections in Jammu and Kashmir. He called for collective efforts to […]