The True Measure of Friendship
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Life has a way of revealing the truth when we least expect it. We often count the people around us, mistaking their presence for genuine companionship. But when storms rage and the tides of fate turn, we realize who truly stands with us—not just in our moments of triumph but in […]
Junk Food is devastating for our Health
By: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat Kashmir has long been known for its rich cultural heritage, strong traditions, and wholesome lifestyle. However, in recent years, our dietary habits have undergone a drastic transformation. We Kashmiris have always been quick to adopt new trends, often without fully considering their consequences. This adaptability, though beneficial in many ways, has […]
SMC’s increases ‘Marriage Hall Fee’, locals denounce move
Appeal CM to announce a roll back Srinagar: As the wedding season approaches in Kashmir, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) recent decision to hike marriage and community hall booking charges from ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 per day has triggered widespread outrage. The sudden and steep increase has placed an unbearable financial burden on lower and middle-class […]
Sakeena Itoo visits fire-affected families in Kadipora, Anantnag
Takes stock of relief measures, assures full support from Govt. ANANTNAG: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo visited Kadipora, Anantnag, to express solidarity with the families affected by devastating fire incident yesterday. MLAs Peerzada Mohd Sayeed, Abdul Majeed Larmi and Altaf Ahmad Wani, DC Anantnag Syed Fakhruddin Hamid and […]
Properties of drug peddlers attached in Anantnag
Srinagar: As part of its ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag attached properties worth ₹75 lakhs belonging to two notorious drug peddlers under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that acting under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, police attached a […]
Geology and Mining Department observes World Plantation Day
SRINAGAR: Geology and Mining Department, Kashmir organised a plantation drive to commemorate World Plantation Day. The drive was held with an aim to promote environmental conservation and sustainability. Addressing the gathering, Director Geology and Mining, Suraj Parkash Rukwal commended the efforts of employees in organizing the event and underscored the importance of World Plantation Day […]
Police books two notorious drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police have booked two notorious drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act in Anantnag and Kulgam after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authorities, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that in Anantnag, the accused Ishfaq Ahmad Mir son of Showkat Ahmad […]
GoI approves three new medical colleges for J&K, Ladakh
By: Raja Syed Rather Srinagar: The Union Government has approved three new medical colleges for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for expanding medical education in underserved regions. According to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Jammu & Kashmir will get new medical colleges in Udhampur and Handwara (Kupwara district), […]
An Open Letter to CEO Hajj Committee of India
Respected Sir Hajj issues faced by Kashmiri women continue to be ignored year after year, and this time is no different. It is extremely disappointing that not a single female State Hajj Inspector (khadim) has been selected from Jammu & Kashmir, nor has any female trainer been appointed to guide Kashmiri women Hajis. This is […]
Former MLA Faqeer Khan laid to rest in Kangan
Ganderbal: Hundreds of people on Friday morning attended the last rites of former MLA and BJP leader Faqeer Mohammad Khan in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal. Khan allegedly died by suicide after he shot himself dead at his official residence in Srinagar’s Tulsi Bagh on Thursday. According to reports hundreds of people, including several leaders, gathered for […]
