Snowfall in Valley: A winter wonderland
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar On 27th of December, both plain as well as the hills witnessed a moderate to very heavy snowfall. This all happened on unexpected lines of the predictions of the meteorological department. The long dry spell thus ended after entire valley was wrapped by a thick layer of snow. As per the […]
Importance of Pahari Language and Literature
By: Mohammad Iqbal Mughal Language is the soul of culture, and literature is the heart that preserves its heritage. The Pahari language, spoken by a significant population in Jammu and Kashmir, holds immense cultural, historical, and linguistic value. Its inclusion in the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) curriculum is a vital step […]
Sheep Mentality: The Kashmir Paradox
By: Mahfooz Ahmad Bakshi I don’t understand why the people of Kashmir, despite being the smartest, act like a herd of sheep. If one person starts doing something out of passion or compulsion, and others notice him earning well enough, then kaboom! Everybody starts jumping into the same field, even without any need or knowledge. […]
Dy. CM directs for adherence to rules, regulations during mining operations
Reviews performance, functioning of Mining Deptt. JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary directed the officers for strict adherence to already set rules and regulations during mining extractions and the need for following the environmental concerns while carrying these activities. The Deputy Chief Minister, made these remarks while chairing a meeting to review performance, functioning of […]
Police solves theft cases in Srinagar, two accused held
Srinagar: Police in Srinagar solved a theft cases and arrested the two accused persons involved in the crime. Police also recovered stolen property from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said in November third week police received a complaint from an individual identified as Muhammad Azhar Gilkar son of Zahoor-u-Din resident of Chandpora, […]
Police arrests three drug peddlers, recovers contraband substances
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in Sopore and Handwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that in Sopore, a police party at a checkpoint established at Sofi Hamam intercepted a vehicle (Auto) bearing registration number JK15-4531 with two persons onboard. They have been identified as Zahoor […]
DC Pulwama reviews preparations for Grand Republic Day-2025 celebrations
PULWAMA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom Monday chaired a comprehensive meeting to meticulously review the arrangements for the Republic Day, 2025 celebrations in Pulwama. The meeting witnessed the participation of senior officials from various government departments and security agencies, emphasizing the collective commitment to ensuring a flawless and grand celebration. Dr. Qayoom […]
BJP commends govt’s decision for status quo in the holiday list for next year
Jammu: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appreciated the decision of the government to maintain status quo in the list of public holidays to be observed in the JK UT during 2025 issued by the General Administration Department. In a significant decision taken by the LG Administration on 28 December 2019, the two controversial state […]
Hardcore terror associate booked under PSA in Udhampur
Jammu: Police on Monday said that it have booked a Hardcore terror associate in Udhampur district. A police spokesman said that acting tough against terror supporters in the district, police have detained and lodged in Jail a hard-core terror associate under the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA). The police spokesman further stated that […]
