Ladakh cannot afford violence
The situation in the hilly region of Ladakh is under control right now and the region is witnessing an uneasy calm during the past few days. Encouragingly, business establishments have started operations and the schools too are being opened up so that students too end up losing the crucial schooling. Ladakh shot into headlines after […]
Dressing Up
By: K S S Pillai The first man and woman, Adam and Eve, had no inhibition about their nakedness and used to roam like other animals. After eating the forbidden fruit, they felt guilt and shame about their nakedness and hid their private parts with sewn fig leaves. Later, God replaced their fig leaves with […]
The Rock Garden of GDC Ganderbal: A living Classroom amidst Chinars
By: Mohammad Hanief In the heart of central Kashmir, against the serene backdrop of the Sindh River and the rolling mountains of Ganderbal, the Government Degree College Ganderbal has quietly created a landmark that blends beauty, education, and ecological awareness. The newly developed Rock Garden is more than a landscaped corner; it is a vision […]
Khyber Cement Marks Fifth Edition of Swachhata Hi Seva 2025
Srinagar: Khyber Cement proudly celebrated the fifth edition of Swachhata Hi Seva 2025, under the aegis of the Indian Bureau of Mines, Dehradun Region, and the Directorate General of Mines Safety, Srinagar Region. The initiative, themed “Let’s Build a Cleaner Tomorrow,” commenced on 17th September 2025 and concluded on 2nd October 2025, on the occasion […]
J&K Bank contributes ₹4.10 crore to CM’s Relief Fund for flood-affected families
CEO, Amitava Chatterjee hands over cheque to CM SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank Friday contributed an amount of ₹4 crore and 10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures for the people affected by the recent floods in the Jammu and Kashmir. The Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer […]
Court permission will decide Mehraj Malik’s participation in Assembly session: Speaker
Srinagar: J&K Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Friday said that the attendance of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik in the upcoming session of the Assembly depends on whether the court grants him permission. Speaking to reporters, the Speaker said his attendance depends on whether the court will grant him permission. “It […]
Police books two habitual drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act in Sopore
Five drug peddlers arrested elsewhere Srinagar: Police in Sopore booked two habitual drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS Act), a police spokesman said Friday. He said that the offenders have been identified as Umar Farooq Sheikh son of Farooq Ahmad Sheikh resident of Seeloo […]
Police busts illegal rebranding of Govt-issued rice in Awantipora
Accused arrested, vehicle seized Srinagar: In a major action against illegal trade practices, Police in Awantipora received credible information regarding unlawful rebranding of government-issued rice at Shaltokuna Awantipora, a police spokesman said Friday. Acting promptly on the information, a police team conducted a raid at the identified location. During the operation, a vehicle (Tata Mobile) […]