Kashmir Life
Can AI Stop the Next Cloudburst?
by Er Navaid Runyal
Artificial Intelligence can analyse patterns faster than any human team. When connected with field instruments and satellite data, it becomes a...
Second Round of Iran-Israel War?
by Asad Mirza
After Israeli strikes in June and the American bombing of three Iranian nuclear installations on the ninth day of the conflict, the...
Is Merit the Real Casualty?
by Iqbal Ahmad
If you have struggled with dedication and still failed to obtain the job you sought, the fault lies not with you but...
Tourism Slump Leaves Saffron, Dry Fruit Traders Struggling
by Senora Zakir
SRINAGAR: Months after the deadly militant attack on tourists in Pahalgam, the once-bustling dry fruit and saffron market along the Srinagar-Jammu highway...
Dal Lake to Host Inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival from August 21, Includes...
SRINAGAR: The iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar will turn into a stage of athleticism, culture, and national integration when it hosts the inaugural Khelo...
Will Merit Survive Without Urgent Reform?
by Maryam Qasim
Instead of empowering individuals, the policy entrenches reliance on quotas, allowing caste divisions to persist and even deepen.
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Imagine a classroom preparing for...
Briefing August 10-16, 2025
KULGAM
A 12-day anti-militancy operation in Kulgam’s Akhal forest ended after no fresh militant contact was found. Launched on August 1, following intel on armed...
What Do Bijbehara Sculptures Reveal About Artistic Evolution?
by Iqbal Ahmad
Excavations in the area have revealed striking stone images of Hindu deities, now preserved in the Srinagar museum. These are considered the...
What Have We Lost in the Pursuit of Wealth?
by Mursaleen Bashir
Today, property ownership in cities is beyond the reach of many young professionals, even those with good education and stable employment. This...
65 Dead, Hundreds Missing After Cloudburst Hits Chishoti Village in Jammu Kashmir
by Asif Iqbal Naik
KISHTWAR: In a tragedy that has struck the remote Chishoti village of Padder in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, at least...
What Do These Stones Remember?
by Irfan Qayoom Shah
In an age when symbols shift and memories fade, these relics still speak of lives lived with courage, purpose, and a...
What Lies Behind the Rotten Meat Scandal?
by Mohammad Zubair Ud Din
Those who refused to compromise on quality and continued sourcing from reputable local suppliers now face the collateral damage of...
GA Peer (1952–2024)
GA Peer, revered for integrity and resilience, rose from hardship to become one of Jammu and Kashmir's most respected officers, serving fearlessly in challenging...
A Rotten Food Chain
Rotten meat seizures across Kashmir expose systemic failures in food safety, demanding an urgent crackdown, strict regulation, and public accountability to restore consumer trust.
The...
Will Kashmir’s Teachers Ever Receive Fair Pay?
by Suhail Farooq
Government agencies alone cannot address this crisis. Private school managements must regard teacher welfare as central to their educational mission. Transparent...
