Hajj 2025: Muslim pilgrims seek forgiveness, shade on Mount Arafat
Arafat (Saudi Arabia): Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims clambered up rocks and nestled between boulders on Thursday as they embarked on a day of worship under a scorching sun at the Haj in Saudi Arabia. Braving the heat and uneven surfaces, they scaled Mount Arafat to perform a key ritual of the annual Islamic […]
Need for cleaner environs
We all are aware about the need to have safe and clean environs for ensuring a healthy lifestyle for the people. However, given the ever increasing use of machines and continuing industrial activity the pollution levels have been witnessing huge growth raising concerns among health experts. Recent studies and practical knowledge attained by the specialists […]
The Mental Health Epidemic
By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur In an era where science is sending rockets to Mars and artificial intelligence is reshaping how we live and work, humanity finds itself battling a far more intimate, silent, and insidious crisis — the epidemic of mental health disorders. Unlike visible diseases that manifest physically, mental illnesses reside in the hidden chambers […]
The magnificent feast
By: Mohammad Hanief Amid the snow-clad peaks, saffron fields, and serene valleys of Kashmir, there lies a culinary tradition as rich and layered as the culture itself — the legendary Wazwan. More than just a meal, Wazwan is an immersive cultural experience, a celebration of identity, and a testament to centuries-old culinary craftsmanship. Whether served […]
Kauri museum to showcase journey of world’s highest rail bridge project in JK
Kauri (Reasi): Tales of toil and the engineering prowess behind the construction of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, will be the highlight of a railway museum here to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. The museum, which is part of the world’s highest […]
NIA court in Doda frames charges against 4 accused in UAPA case
Jammu: A special NIA court on Thursday framed charges against four men for allegedly aiding terrorism in Doda district. The charges have been framed against Muneer Hussain of Malwas, Tanveer Ahmed of Kulhand, Noor Alam of Baggar-Assar and Kunj Lal of Herani, who were booked under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) […]
Three held for raping, impregnating mentally challenged minor in Baramulla
Srinagar: Three persons including a resident of Bihar have been arrested for allegedly raping a minor repeatedly in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Thursday. The breakthrough came after police used DNA profiling of the rape victim’s foetus to establish the identity of the perpetrators. An official spokesman said police in […]
ACB books ex-tehsil supply officer in DA case in Ramban dist
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday registered a case against a former Tehsil Supply Officer (TSO) for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income in the Ramban district, an official said. The case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the value of movable and immovable […]
