False, fabricated narratives need to be corrected in history books: Lt Guv
Says for decades manipulated narrative was propagated in JK SRINAGAR: “Writers must do research and use critical proof to challenge and correct the misleading historical accounts,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. He said during colonial era and after independence a certain group of writers distorted our history to shape their ideological agenda. The […]
GST 2.0: A move aimed to bring relief
By: Mohammad Hanief India’s most sweeping tax reform in nearly a decade has begun to unfold across shop counters, factory floors, and household budgets. The revamped Goods and Services Tax—popularly called GST 2.0—came into effect on 22 September 2025, streamlining the country’s indirect-tax structure and promising a rare combination of cheaper essentials, simpler compliance, and […]
Chronicles of Fleeting Moments
By: Mudasir Koul Time will keep flying whether we may like the fact or not. We can’t slow it down or stop it. But we can choose how we utilise the time we have. Time moves fast for everyone. Days blend into weeks, weeks flow into months, and suddenly years slip away. But while time […]
Big Bang Theory: A Quranic perspective
By: Sahil Bilal The holy Quran miraculously abounds with scientific facts. Despite the fact that the Quran was revealed over 1400 years ago, the scientific facts it mentions are being discovered recently only. It ranges from basic arithmetic to the most advanced Big Bang theory. It deals with embryology, palaeontology, oceanic separation, quantum relativity and […]
CS reviews measures to boost handicrafts sector
Stresses on swift implementation of QR-Code traceability, global branding of crafts SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review the measures being taken by the Industries & Commerce Department for promotion and development of the Handicrafts and Handloom sectors in J&K. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce; […]
Riverside Rendezvous with Heritage
‘Know Your Artisan’ Spotlights Kashmir’s unsung masters at Jhelum Riverside SRINAGAR: In a vibrant celebration of Kashmir’s timeless artisanal legacy, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom today launched the ground breaking “Know Your Artisan” initiative at the picturesque Jhelum River Front. This one-of-a-kind event, inaugurated by Commissioner= Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Vikramjit Singh, marks […]
Srinagar Open Tennis Championship reaches semi-final stage
Srinagar: The Srinagar Open Tennis Championship on Saturday reached the semi-final stage as Mir Jameel, Dilbagh Singh, Gurmit Singh and Inayat Jehangir made the last four of the singles event. While last year’s runner up Dilbagh Singh will take on Mir Jameel in the first semifinal, defending champion Inayat Jehangir will face his sparring partner […]
Police seizes six Tractors involved in illegal transportation of minerals
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora intensified efforts to combat illegal mining activities in Awantipora and seized six tractors involved in illegal transportation of minerals, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party seized six tractors from Nowdal area of Police Station Tral, involved in illegal transportation of minerals. Accordingly, a case vide FIR […]
Lt Guv pays homage to slain soldiers
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid a wreath and paid homage to Army Bravehearts Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh, who laid down their lives for the nation. Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh made supreme sacrifice while conducting counter terror operations in the Kishtwar Range of Kokernag battling […]