Is the Panzath Festival the Purest Expression of Grassroots Environmentalism?
by Dr Masoon A Beig
The Panzath Fish-cum-Dredging Festival in Kashmir blends tradition, ecology, and spirituality as villagers clean sacred springs, fish together, and honour ancestors...
Gunshot Kills BSF Jawan in Jammu Kashmir; Police Begin Investigation
SRINAGAR: A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was found dead under mysterious circumstances at Border Outpost Saroj in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir...
Srinagar Records Season’s Hottest Day at 32.2 Deg Celsius
SRINAGAR: The severe heatwave conditions prevailed in Jammu and Kashmir parts on Sunday with Srinagar, the summer capital of the region, recording the season’s...
Haryana YouTuber Arrested for Spying for Pakistan, Father Claims Innocence
SRINAGAR: YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who runs the travel channel Travel with Jo, has been arrested by Haryana Police in Hisar on charges of spying...
Mehbooba Mufti Demands Ceasefire, Relief Package for Shell-Hit LoC Villages in Tangdhar
SRINAGAR: PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday called for a permanent ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and immediate relief measures for residents...
State Tax Team Udhampur Cracks Another Fake ITC Case, Recovers Rs 7.04 Lakh Penalty
SRINAGAR: In a significant crackdown on tax evasion, the Enforcement Team of the State Taxes Department in Udhampur has unearthed another fraudulent Input Tax...
Israeli Strikes Kill 75 in Gaza as New Offensive Expands
SRINAGAR: At least 75 people were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza overnight and into Sunday, according to hospitals and medics. The strikes come...
Did Trump’s Middle East Trip Solve Anything Beyond Business?
by Shahram Akbarzadeh
Trump's Middle East visit yielded huge defence deals and signalled renewed US engagement in the region. While welcomed by Gulf leaders, he...
Police Raid 18 Locations in JK’s Poonch
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday carried out raids at multiple locations in Poonch district as part of efforts to dismantle terror networks,...
Mian Altaf, Azad, Khatana to Join India’s Anti-Terror Outreach Abroad
SRINAGAR: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad, National Conference MP for Anantnag–Rajouri segment Mian Altaf Ahmad, and nominated Rajya Sabha...
Centre Extends Deputation of Two IRS Officers in JK
SRINAGAR: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension of deputation tenures for two Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers in the Union...
JK BJP Leader Vows Government Support for Shelling Victims
SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sunil Sharma on Sunday continued his visit to the border areas to assess...
Several Jammu Areas to Face Power Cuts on May 18
SRINAGAR: The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has announced a scheduled power shutdown in several areas of Jammu on May 18 due to...
Ceasefire Between India, Pakistan to Continue, Says Army
SRINAGAR: The cessation of hostilities agreed upon by India and Pakistan on May 12 will continue, an army official said on Sunday.
Dispelling speculation that...
LOP Sharma Visits Border Villages, Assesses Shelling Damage
SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday said the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of soldiers are...
