Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Energy Shocks Stifle Housing Dreams The escalating Iran and US friction has weaponized energy costs bleeding India’s real estate sector. With crude and gas surges threatening a 25% spike in electrical components and inflating cement and steel costs, the ‘housing for all’ dream is evaporating as per reports. Developers are currently cushioning the […]
India-US trade agreement: Opportunities, Fears, and the Search for Balance
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The proposed bilateral trade agreement (2026) between India and the United States has emerged at a time when India, on the one hand, is moving towards expanding its participation in the global economy, while on the other hand, it faces the essential challenge of protecting its agriculture-based socio-economic structure. While the interim […]
A Critical Review of Ganj-e-Gohar by Haji Ramzan’
Wani Arfat The history of Kashmiri literature dates back to the past few centuries, maintaining the consciousness, emotions, and cultural essence of the Valley in its truest form. The books penned in Kashmiri language are not merely a compilation of words, but a reflection of human life, love, spiritualism, and ethical values in the truest […]
Mission YUVA to become national benchmark for self-employment schemes: CM Disburses ₹100 Cr in 3,003 cases, marks ₹1,000 Cr milestone
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday expressed hope that Mission YUVA would emerge as a model for self-employment schemes across the country, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir aims to set a national benchmark in entrepreneurship-led development. The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the Yuva Mahotsav—Mission YUVA programme held at the Convention Centre here, […]
Take firm action against Private schools indulging in arbitrary fee hikes: Minister
Reviews performance, functioning of JKBOSE Calls for strict monitoring of Private schools across J&K JAMMU: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Monday directed the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) authorities to take firm action against Private schools indulging in arbitrary fee hikes and found violating prescribed norms […]
Indiscriminate felling of walnut trees not allowed: CM Omar
Flags economic importance Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government cannot permit indiscriminate felling of walnut trees as it could severely impact the region’s economy and identity. He said the Union Territory is contributing nearly 3.5 lakh tonnes – over 90 per cent of the country’s total walnut production. Opposing the private […]
Bodies of 2 teenage boys retrieved from Tawi River in Jammu
Search on for third, say officials Jammu: The bodies of two teenage boys, who drowned in the Tawi River here on Sunday, were retrieved by rescuers on Monday, while a search was underway to trace a third boy who also drowned with them, officials said. The three boys – Bavish Koul (15), Sonam Dutt (16) […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Budgam
Srinagar: Police in Budgam arrested a drug peddler in the Chadoora area and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that acting on credible information, police came to know that an individual identified as Mohammad Hashim Raina of Hasipora Chadoora, was involved in drug peddling […]
Road accidents decline in UT over past three years: Govt
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that road accidents in the Union Territory have shown a declining trend over the past three years, owing to the effective implementation of various road safety measures. In a written reply to the question of National Conference MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar in the Assembly, the minister for […]
19th UT J&K Wushu Championship closing ceremony held
Jammu: The closing ceremony of the 19th UT J&K Wushu Championship was held at Indoor hall Bagwatinagar Jammu, a statement issued here said. Satish Shrama who was the Chief guest on the occasion. Approximately 1200 players from 25 teams including all the districts, five Khelo India centres and JK Police team participated in the event. […]