It is a collective triumph, born of perseverance, unity, and the relentless dedication of individuals like Chander Mohan Sharma, Vinayak Razdan, Mushtaq Bala, and many others. Shazia Shah In a landmark cultural breakthrough, the Kashmiri language has been officially included in the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) framework, marking the first time that films…
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional abuse or coercive control, reach out. Talk to a trusted friend, a therapist, or a support group. Healing is possible. Freedom is your birthright. Gowher Bhat Not all wounds bleed. Some are invisible. Some are silent. And some are so deeply woven into the fabric of…
Over 2 Lakh Bite Cases Reported in Three Years, Srinagar and Jammu Worst Hit Dr Umer Iqbal The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir is confronting a troubling surge in stray-dog attacks and associated health risks, underscored by recent government data and media reporting. Between 2022 and 2025, the region recorded 212,968 dog-bite cases, 98,470 in the…
Whatever the issues existing here have been ironically used by the successive governments, especially the elected governments, as an instrument of “alibi” not to perform. Sajjad Bazaz The Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir government is caught in a tight spot. Its own senior most leaders and Members of Parliament (MPs) Mian Altaf and Aga Ruhullah…
The city’s revival will not come through words alone but through everyday acts of care, where every citizen becomes a guardian of its environment and every institution a partner in its preservation. Mohammad Hanief Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has long been celebrated as a city of enchanting beauty. Its shimmering lakes,…
