No lessons learnt
As we celebrated Eid-ul-Adha, the festival of sacrifices, we again missed out on several important issues that we are made aware of before the beginning of the festival and yet we tend to repeat the mistakes every year. Every year on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha health and environmental experts raise serious concerns over the improper […]
Beating the plastic pollution
By: Mohammad Hanief On June 5, 2025, the world once again came together to observe World Environment Day under the powerful theme: “Beat Plastic Pollution.” Unlike previous years, this year’s campaign marked a turning point—one where the global call to reduce plastic waste has translated into tangible, everyday changes that are reshaping how we live, […]
First Public Introduction of Photography
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad When photography emerged in the 19th century as a technological marvel, it was met with wonder, skepticism, and resistance across the world. Among Muslim communities, its arrival sparked a complex debate—not only about art and innovation but about religious identity, power, and modernity. It was Muslims who strongly opposed it, declaring […]
PM Surya Ghar Yojana scheme: CS for giving solar power push to energy sector
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired a high level meeting to review the progress achieved under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSMBY), a flagship initiative aimed at promoting solar energy through rooftop installations for the households and solarization of government buildings across the country. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Power […]
Court rejects pre-arrest bail of two brothers in cheating case
Srinagar: A local court here rejected pre-arrest bail of two brothers in a cheating case here in Srinagar. Additional Sessions Judge Srinagar Farooq Ahmad Bhat rejected the pre-arrested bail applications of two real brothers identified as Sheikh Ghulam Jeelani and Sheikh Showkat Ahmad, both sons of Sheikh Ghulam Qadir residents of Malla Bagh, Ellahi Bagh, […]
Spectrum ‘King’s Pampore’ defeats rivals Royal Friends Cricket Club
Pampore: Spectrum King’s Cricket Club, Pampore emerged victorious against Royal Friends Cricket Club in a highly anticipated cricket match at Hassanpora Premier League. The winning team displayed exceptional skill and determination, piling up a mammoth score of 204 runs. The win proved to be a historic win in an electrifying atmosphere which will always stay […]
Police arrests four gamblers in Sopore
Srinagar: Police arrested four gamblers in Sopore and seized stake money from their possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that acting on a specific input regarding gambling activities at Doabgah Rafiabad, a police team raided the specific location and arrested four gamblers identified as Ghulam Hassan Ganie son of Mohammad Sultan, Firdous Ahmad […]
South Kashmir residents demand ‘Vande Bharat’ halt stations in Pulwama, Anantnag
Pulwama: Amid growing public interest in enhanced rail connectivity, residents of South Kashmir, particularly from Pulwama and Anantnag districts, have urged the government and railway authorities to introduce halt stations for the prestigious Vande Bharat Express in their areas. While the Vande Bharat train currently runs through the region, residents lament that the train does […]
Woman drowns in river Jhelum in Srinagar’s Sonwar
Srinagar: A woman drowned after slipping into river Jhelum while washing her face in the Sonwar area of Srinagar on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. He said that the elderly woman had gone near the river to wash her face when she suddenly slipped and fell into the water. He said she was immediately rescued by […]
