Police seized five vehicles involved in illegal extraction of minerals
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora seized five tippers used in illegal excavation and transportation of minerals in Patalbagh Pampore, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, a police party seized Five tippers bearing registration numbers JK02AH-8984, JK04E-1427, JK03B-3251, JKO4B-3681, JK03B-3314. Accordingly, case […]
Nomad woman’s alleged ‘Rape and Murder’ in Nishat Triggers outrage
Local committee demands stern action against the accused Srinagar: A horrifying incident involving the alleged rape and murder of a nomadic woman in Srinagar’s Nishat area has shocked the local community and sparked widespread condemnation. The woman, (name withheld), wife of Mohammad Rafiq, originally from Reasi and presently residing in the Nishat area, was reportedly […]
Pahalgam attack- Intel agencies had flagged potential targeting of tourists in Srinagar’s outskirts: Officials

New Delhi/Srinagar: Days before the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, intelligence agencies had flagged the potential targeting of tourists especially those staying in hotels on the outskirts of Srinagar in the foothills of the Zabarwan range, officials in the know said Saturday. This prompted a heightened security presence in these areas with top police brass […]
The Light That Enters Through a Broken Heart

By: Dr. Aftab Jan A heart that broke, but found its way home to the Divine. حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ “Allah is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs.” (Qur’an 3:173) When Hearts Shatter in Silence There are nights when the weight of sorrow presses so heavily upon your chest that […]
A Wake-Up Call
By: Dr Raghav Kesri Cancer is no longer a disease confined to older adults. In recent years, India has seen a concerning rise in cancer cases among individuals under the age of 40. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), cancers among the youth, particularly breast, colorectal, blood, and thyroid cancers have seen […]
Tribute to a Dedicated Educator

By: Javaid Jawad Retirement is a natural phase in every professional’s life. Over the years, many employees have retired from their duties, and many more will do so in the future. However, there are some individuals whose work, values, and service leave behind a deep and lasting impact. These individuals become role models, inspiring others […]
Is Bloom’s Taxonomy Still Relevant in AI-Era Education?
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad The growing capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) are having an impact on the quickly changing sector of education. This shift raises the important question of whether Bloom’s Taxonomy, a long-tested paradigm, is still relevant in today’s AI-driven world. Bloom’s hierarchy of learning objectives, which begins with remembering and ends with producing, […]
Hajj 2025: First batch of 178 pilgrims to leave from Sgr today
Srinagar: The first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir is all set to embark on their sacred journey as the inaugural flight for Hajj-2025 will depart from Srinagar International Airport on Sunday. The flight, as per the officials, will carry 178 pilgrims, comprising 96 males and 82 females, marking the beginning of this […]