AJKPC begins 72 hour hunger ‘strike satyagraha’ at Nagrota
Jammu: A 72-hour hunger strike led by Anil Sharma, President of the All Jammu & Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC), started Sunday at Narsingh Mandir, Jindrah in Nagrota Assembly Constituency to highlight several long pending issues affecting the people of the area. The decision to begin the hunger strike was taken earlier during a meeting of […]
Eid shopping gathers pace as Kashmir markets lure buyers with bumper discounts
Garment, footwear and bakery traders roll out festive sales; shoppers throng markets as Eid fervour returns across Valley Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Markets across Kashmir have begun buzzing with activity as traders roll out bumper discounts and festive sales, drawing shoppers in large numbers ahead of Eid. After witnessing a relatively slow start to the […]
The Mathematics of I‘tikaf: When Ten Nights Can Change a Life
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad As Ramadan enters its most sacred stretch, Muslims across the world begin to think more seriously about I‘tikaf—the spiritual retreat in the mosque that is most closely associated with the last ten nights of the holy month. At first glance, I‘tikaf may appear to be a practice of withdrawal: less talking, less […]
The world of success beyond UPSC
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) results were recently announced. Like every year, the stories of successful candidates are making headlines. The interviews of the toppers, their strategies, their hard work, and their struggles are being discussed across the country. This is natural. The achievements of the young people who succeed in […]
As the Oscars approach, Hollywood grapples with AI’s growing influence on filmmaking
Holly Willis I teach a course on AI and filmmaking at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, and lately, rather than planning each session well in advance, I’ve been structuring the class the night before. I’ll browse platforms like X, Substack and YouTube, selecting the most provocative articles and video clips to present the following morning. […]
Focused efforts have made JK top trout producer among India’s cold-water states: Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that the governments focused efforts have made Jammu Kashmir the top trout producer among India’s cold-water states. Addressing the National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries, organised by Department of Fisheries, Government of India, at Srinagar, Sinha highlighted the remarkable surge in fish production in the UT and […]
Women Lead J&K’s Growing Sports Ecosystem
ASMITA Pencak Silat State League Underway Srinagar: The ASMITA Pencak Silat State League 2025 (J&K) commenced Saturday at the Indoor Sports Complex, Polo Ground Srinagar, bringing together nearly 550 young women athletes from various districts of Jammu & Kashmir to compete and showcase their skills in the traditional martial art of Pencak Silat. Organized under […]
Additional Commissioner State Taxes chairs performance review meeting
SRINAGAR: Additional Commissioner, State Taxes (Administration & Enforcement), Kashmir, Parveez Ahmad Raina, Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the performance and progress of the department in Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners State Taxes Enforcement (North/Central Kashmir) Shahnawaz Shah; Deputy Commissioner State Taxes IT, Data Analytics Kashmir, Reyaz Ahmad Shah […]
Rana inspects desilting of canals; emphasizes timely completion, community involvement
JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, Saturday conducted a detailed inspection of the irrigation canal network from Belicharana to Suchetgarh to review the progress on ongoing desilting works and assess preparedness of the irrigation infrastructure ahead of the ensuing agricultural season. During the visit, the Minister inspected various stretches of the canal system, […]
Commissioner Secretary Cooperative chairs review meeting of Anantnag Central Cooperative Bank Ltd
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Cooperative Department, Yasha Mudgal, Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting held to evaluate the performance and operational status of the Anantnag Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. (ACCB) at the JCC Bank Rail Head Complex. The meeting was attended by the senior officials, including Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Mohammed Shafiq Chak; Director Finance, Cooperative Department; […]