ITBP jawan dies of cardiac arrest in Udhampur
Jammu: An ITBP Jawan from Panthankote died of a cardiac arrest in Udhampur district of Jammu division on Thursday. An official said that a Jawan of ITBP identified as Didhar Singh resident of Pathankote while travelling in a bus from Pathankote to Srinagar fell unconscious at Dramthal near Prem mandir NHW. He was shifted to […]
The Hidden Symphony: Lessons from Nature’s Invisible Orchestras

By: Narayan Kizhumundayur The world of nature is a boundless orchestra, where every element—be it a glowing firefly, a leaping dolphin, or a soaring bird—plays its part with unerring precision. This symphony, though devoid of human-made instruments, resonates with profound harmony. It is a song of survival, collaboration, and resilience, echoing through forests, oceans, and […]
The Silent Epidemic: Sexual abuse behind closed doors
By: Irfan Attari Kashmiri In the quiet walls of family homes, beyond the reach of schoolyards, streets, and playgrounds, a nameless terror unfolds for untold numbers of children. Family sexual abuse is an invisible plague a plague hidden behind the mantle of social decency, family reputation, and long-established denial. For the victims who are children, […]
The Heart: Where Heaven Meets Earth – A Cry for the Divine
By: Dr Aftab jan There is a place within you—so deep, so sacred—that even the angels bow in reverence when they sense its light. It is not flesh, nor mere emotion. It is your qalb, your spiritual heart—the throne of the Divine, the place where Allah’s breath meets your soul. Yet, tell me—when was the […]
CM reviews implementation of HADP, launches multiple digital initiatives

Our progressive farmers are shaping future of J&K’s agriculture: CM JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) here at the Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Minister for Agriculture Production Department Javed Ahmed Dar, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary […]
KU mourns demise of employee, holds condolence meet
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir ( KU) on Wednesday expressed shock and grief over the sudden demise of Mohammad Rafiq, a university employee who passed away earlier in the day due to a sudden heart attack. Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan, in her condolence message, expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended heartfelt condolences […]
Three SPs among 36 J&K cops selected for Haj-2025 duty in Saudi
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department has ordered the temporary deputation of 36 police personnel to the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to serve as Haj Officers and Haj Superintendents for Haj-2025. According to a government order the deputation follows recommendations from the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, […]
Police arrests four drug peddlers in Baramulla, Srinagar
Srinagar: Police arrested four drug peddlers in Baramulla and Srinagar and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Forest checkpost NHW Gantamulla Payeen, intercepted one person. During search, 50 grams of contraband Charas like substance was recovered from his possession. […]