Can English Be Our Global Voice While Kashmiri Remains Our Cultural Soul?
by Dr Mehnaz Rashid
On International Mother Language Day, the author urges balanced bilingualism, embracing English for opportunity while preserving Kashmiri as a living source...
Five Injured in Road Accident on Banihal Highway
SRINAGAR: Five persons sustained injuries after a private car met with an accident near Railway Chowk in Banihal area of Ramban district on Saturday.
Sources...
Suspicious Object Found on Safapora–Ganderbal Road
SRINAGAR: A suspicious object was detected on the Safapora-Ganderbal road in central Kashmir on Saturday, sources said.
Police sources stated that security forces immediately rushed...
Can Literary Conferences Safeguard Kashmir’s Linguistic Future?
by Mir Tariq Rasool
A Jammu literary conference examined linguistic identity, classical recognition, digital inclusion, and collective responsibility for preserving Kashmir’s diverse literary traditions.
On a...
Kashmir’s Soap Suds
Increased hygiene awareness and demand for chemical-free products encourage new women-led ventures, retail outlets and online sales, revitalising Kashmir’s small but growing soap industry,...
Seven CRPF Personnel Injured in Srinagar Road Accident
SRINAGAR: Seven personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured in a road accident in the Dagpora area of Srinagar on Saturday,...
Jammu Kashmir: Unsafe Samples Rise as Enforcement Figures Raise Questions
SRINAGAR: Food adulteration and enforcement gaps came under discussion in the Assembly as the government laid detailed data on food sampling, prosecutions, laboratory infrastructure...
Do Lent and Ramadan Align in 2026?
by Asad Mirza
In 2026, Christianity’s Lent and Islam’s Ramadan begin on the same day for the first time in 33 years, highlighting shared traditions...
Police Seize Multiple Vehicles for Illegal Mining in Baramulla
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with officials from the Geology and Mining Department, seized multiple vehicles involved in illegal extraction and...
NMC Approves Increase of 24 PG Super-Specialty Seats for Jammu Kashmir Medical Colleges
SRINAGAR: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved new and increased Postgraduate Super-Specialty (DM/MCh) seats for Government Medical Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir for...
Legislators, Communities Must Unite to Fight Drug Abuse: Sakina Itoo
SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Friday underlined the collective responsibility of legislators, senior citizens, intellectuals, community members and religious...
Jammu Kashmir: First Leg of Budget Session Concludes
SRINAGAR: The first leg of the budget session of the Jammu Kashmir Assembly concluded on Friday, with the House scheduled to reassemble on March...
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along LoC in Kupwara
SRINAGAR: Pakistani forces violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district on Friday, according to multiple media reports.
The incident took...
KPDCL Announces Scheduled Power Shutdowns Across Multiple Districts
SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer (Distribution), KPDCL, has announced scheduled shutdowns of key 33 kV lines, affecting power supply across several districts.
On February 23, 2026,...
MBBS, BDS Intern Stipend Enhancement Under Review: Govt Tells House
SRINAGAR: The Government on Friday informed the House that the proposal for enhancement of stipend for MBBS/BDS interns is presently under examination in the...
