The Silent Warrior in the Rain

By: Mohammad Nadeem She walks silently — not because she has nothing to say, but because the world rarely listens to the voices hidden beneath veils and pain. She is a Hijabi Muslimah — not just by dress, but by soul. Her identity is not just wrapped in fabric; it is woven in faith, dignity, […]
Tobacco’s Silent Damage
By: Syed Majid Gilani Have we ever truly reflected on how deeply tobacco affects not just individual users, but entire families and generations? What was once used as a medicinal herb in ancient times has today become one of the most quietly destructive addictions in our society. Tobacco doesn’t just harm the body, it affects […]
Surah Al-Fatiha: The Cry of the Soul
By: Dr Aftab jan Surah Al-Fatiha, the very first chapter of the Qur’an, is not merely an introduction to a divine book—it is a direct address from the Creator to the most broken places of the human soul. It is the chapter of life, of struggle, of longing, of awakening, of weeping in silence and […]
J&K Startup Policy 2024–27: JKEDI hosts Startup Meet with CEOs, Angel Investors

Over 100 startups, entrepreneurs interact with renowned startup founders SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Saturday hosted the “Startup Meet–2025” at its Sempora campus under the ambit of the J&K Startup Policy 2024–27. The landmark event brought together leading entrepreneurs, angel investors, startups, and ecosystem stakeholders from across the Union Territory […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Sopore
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in north Kashmir’s Sopore and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party during naka checking at Bun Astan Tujjer Bomai intercepted a suspicious person. During checking, Charas like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as […]
Bootlegger held, illicit liquor recovered: Police
Srinagar: Police arrested a bootlegger in north Kashmir’s Sopore and recovered illicit liquor from his possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party during naka checking at Takiya Panzalla intercepted a suspicious person. During search, five bottles of illicit liquor and eight tins of beer were recovered from his possession. He […]
Residents of Khargund Chowgam protest inclusion of Churat village in Water Scheme
Demand separate water supply for Churat Kulgam; Residents of Khargund Chowgam in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district staged a protest on Saturday against the Jal Shakti (PHE) Department for allegedly diverting a water supply scheme originally meant for their area to an adjoining village, Churat. Scores of locals assembled in Khargund and raised slogans while accusing […]
Dead body of student drowned three days back recovered
Sopore :The dead body of a 16- years old boy, Bilal Ahmad Parray, son of Abdul Jabbar Parray, resident of Kiterdhaji, Dangiwacha, Rafiabad was recovered Saturday from the River Jhelum near Jamia bridge Sopore after sustained search efforts of SDRF, Marcos and local fishermen, officials said. Bilal, a student of Darul Uloom Jamia Islamia Maharajpora […]
Create errorless land records, CS tells officers
Reviews progress on land records modernization, digitization programme SRINAGAR: In a significant stride towards transparent land records management system, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Saturday chaired a meeting to review the ongoing digitization and modernization of land records across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting saw the participation of key officials including the Secretary, Revenue; Secretary, IT; […]