Editorial

Cry, my Kishtwar!

Jammu and Kashmir has again been shamed. An in-charge headmaster raped a 15-year-old girl, resulting in pregnancy and her death following an abortion attempt in Kishtwar. Police have arrested accused Khalid Ahmed
Aug. 23, 2026

Step in right direction 

Jammu and Kashmir is steadily expanding the institutional and market ecosystem for traditional crafts. The government is focusing on upgrading laboratories development of craft villages. Pashmina Testing & Quality Certification Centre has been upgraded with five advanced equipment categories, including a Projection
Aug. 22, 2026

Healthy J&K

Food adulteration, misleading claims, and overuse of preservatives and artificial colors are making India sick. Junk food,

Drug-free India

Drugs are eating into the vitals of our society. We are losing fertile minds and precious

 Happy Independence Day

The 80th Independence Day was celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm and fanfare. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the tricolor at the historic Red Fort. On this occasion, PM Modi announced
Aug. 17, 2026

Ex-gratia guidelines

It was long overdue. Jammu and Kashmir has notified a consolidated set of instructions governing ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure. Under the new guidelines, the next of kin of a civilian
Aug. 13, 2026

Har Ghar Tiranga

Patriotic fever has gripped Jammu and Kashmir in the run-up to Independence Day. `Har Ghar Tiranga’ rallies are being held across the districts. It is heartwarming to see people from all walks of life enthusiastically
Aug. 12, 2026

Enough is enough

Shock, anger, and outrage! This sums up the mood of the valley currently. A savage rape of a 12-year-old girl in Bandipora has shamed Kashmir again. Kudos to Bandipora Police for prompt
Aug. 11, 2026

Debt restructuring 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has again come to the rescue of financially-challenged Jammu and Kashmir. The Centre has restructured the entire debt of the Union Territory. In addition, the government has
Aug. 10, 2026

Save glaciers!

Climate change is for real. Winters are becoming milder, and summers are getting hotter. Jammu and Kashmir is warming at a higher rate than the world average. The average temperature of Jammu and Kashmir has increased
Aug. 1, 2026

Save our daughters!

Even before the wounds of Budgam could heal, another rape of Kashmir’s daughter has shaken the vale. Two beasts not only raped a young woman but also filmed the deplorable act. The
Jul. 30, 2026

Revive bat industry  

Finally, the Jammu and Kashmir government has woken up to the plight of the Kashmir bat industry. Once the valley’s pride, the industry is gasping for breath. Sensing the crisis, Chief Minister Omar
Jul. 29, 2026

Only the beginning

It is curtains for the 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir initiative. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched the campaign on April 11 to rid Jammu and Kashmir of drug and substance use. July 21
Jul. 21, 2026
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