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 […]
Crackdown in Sopore: 79 vehicles fined, illegal stands removed
Sopore Police intensify traffic drive to tackle congestion Sopore: To streamline vehicular movement and tackle growing traffic congestion in Sopore, Police on Saturday intensified the traffic enforcement drive across the town, issuing 79 challans and shutting down unauthorised vehicle stands. An official informed that a total of 79 challans were issued against those found flouting […]
‘He was my only support,’ says grieving mother of youth who drowned in Dal Lake boat capsize
Srinagar: Every day, Taufeeq Ahmad Chopan would row his boat across Dal Lake, selling ice cream to tourists and locals to support his family. But on Friday, the same lake that helped him earn a living turned tragic, taking his life and leaving his family without their only support. “He was my only support,” cried […]