Tracks of progress
Kashmir has witnessed yet another historical moment when a direct passenger train service finally got to be started between Jammu and Srinagar. The day marks a beginning of a new chapter not only for passenger travel but the rail cargo service as well. The railways has for long been trying to strengthen the Kashmir’s horticulture […]
Fulfilling the Rights of Our Creator
Syed Mustafa Ahmad It is an undeniable truth that most of us have not fully honored the right of our Creator. We have constantly enjoyed His blessings, yet we have largely failed to offer the gratitude that was incumbent upon us. Here, the word “incumbent” pertains to the duty we owe. All our lives, we […]
The Waiting Generation
Mudasser Wani Kashmir has long been described through the language of conflict, geopolitics and beauty. Yet beneath these dominant narratives lies another quieter reality, one that defines the present and shapes the future of the region. It is the story of its youth. Educated, ambitious, digitally aware and increasingly restless. This is a generation caught […]
Labour Department marks Labour Day with outreach, awareness, workers’ felicitation
JAMMU: On the occasion of Labour Day, the Labour Department J&K organized a series of impactful programmes in Jammu, reaffirming its commitment towards the welfare, dignity, and empowerment of workers. This year’s observance was aligned with the theme “Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment,” emphasizing the importance of mental well-being, safe and supportive workplaces, and […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 132/ 33 KV, 100 MVA GIS Khanyar will be observed due to which power supply to Nowshera, Raja Colony, Industrial Estate BAMK, Zadibal, Hawal, Botakadal, BSNL, Gilkadal, Kathi Darwaza, Rainawari Psychiatric Hospital, PHE, Central Jail, Saida Kadal and adjoining areas will be affected from […]
Police acts tough against illegal mining in Pulwama, Shopian, Nine vehicles seized
Srinagar: Police carried out multiple enforcement actions in Pulwama and Shopian, resulting in the seizure of several vehicles involved in unlawful extraction and transportation of minerals, a police spokesman said Friday. During naka checking at Hawal Crossing, a tipper bearing registration No. JK13A-5547 was intercepted while transporting illegally extracted sand. The vehicle was seized on […]
Minor boy’s body recovered six days after he slipped into stream in Pulwama
Srinagar: Body of a minor boy, who had gone missing after slipping into a stream earlier this week in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, was recovered on Friday, officials said. Chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed shock and grief over the incident. Mohammad Hanzala (4), a resident of Tiken village, had accidentally slipped into the fast-flowing Rambiara […]
Anish Gouraha takes charge as NHPC regional head for J&K, Ladakh
Jammu: NHPC Executive Director Anish Gouraha on Friday assumed charge as the regional head of the PSU’s operations in the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region. Gouraha took over as regional head of NHPC Limited’s regional office in Jammu and will oversee the company’s power stations and projects across the two Union Territories, an official […]
Restoration of JK’s statehood: Farooq Abdullah claims lack of support within INDIA bloc
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has expressed deep disappointment over the INDIA bloc, especially the Congress, “not supporting” the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood with the “expected vigour”. In a candid assessment of the opposition bloc, Abdullah said that while his party remains a committed member of the alliance, it has fallen short […]
Two sites in Ladakh to be developed as ‘Valley of Flowers’: LG Saxena
Leh: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday said that a plan to develop two locations in the Union Territory as “Valley of Flowers” is in pipeline to boost tourism and enhance the region’s natural appeal. The initiative aims to plant a wide variety of flowers that can withstand Ladakh’s harsh climatic conditions, including […]