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...
Snow Leopards Are Year-Round Residents in Kishtwar Himalayas, Landmark Study Finds
SRINAGAR: A landmark three-year scientific study has confirmed that snow leopards, one of the world’s most elusive big cats, are year-round residents and active...
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...
On Independence Day, CM Omar Launches Statehood Signature Campaign
by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani
SRINAGAR: On the morning of Independence Day, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir stood again at Bakshi Stadium. 11...
Hajj 2026: Applications Extended, Duration Shortened, Guidelines Clarified
by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani
SRINAGAR: The deadline for Hajj 2026 applications has been extended from July 31 to August 7, 2025. The Haj Committee...
A Sip of History in Noon Chai Gali
by Mohammad Waseem
SRINAGAR: In the heart of Baramulla, a narrow street defies the tide of modern coffee culture, holding fast to a cherished Kashmiri...
Kashmir’s Apple Growers Caught Between Tradition, High-Density Revolution
by Mohammad Waseem
SRINAGAR: As Kashmir embraces high-density apple cultivation, its farmers find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. The transition is not merely agricultural, but...
Operation Sindoor Debate Ends in Parliament with PM Modi’s Blistering Attack on Pakistan, Congress
by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani
SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday delivered a forceful speech in the Lok Sabha to conclude the debate on...
If PM Modi Wishes, He Can Resolve Kashmir Issue: Mehbooba Mufti
by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani
SRINAGAR: Marking the 26th Foundation Day of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), party president and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti...
Jammu Kashmir Accelerates Deregulation Drive, Targets Investment Climate with Reforms
by Maleeha Sofi
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has significantly advanced its Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative. Under the direct leadership of Chief Secretary...
How Iran, Vajpayee and a Crying Farooq Saved India’s Kashmir Diplomacy at UN
by Humaira Nabi
SRINAGAR: In March 1994, as Pakistan prepared a diplomatic ambush at the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC), India was forced into...
Qazigund Killing: Police Reject Negligence Allegations in Zahid Banday Case
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: Police in Qazigund have refuted allegations of negligence in the investigation into the killing of 25-year-old Zahid Banday, asserting that the...
Young Botanist’s Death Leaves Himalayan Science, Community in Grief
by Faiqa Masoodi
SRINAGAR: The untimely death of Dr Zubair Ahmad Rather in a tragic road accident has sent shockwaves across academic, environmental, and local...
Qazigund Murder Triggers Outrage, Family Seeks Justice Amid Allegations of Police Negligence
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: The brutal killing of a young shopkeeper in Sangran village of Qazigund has triggered widespread anger, with the victim’s family...
