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World No Tobacco Day Feels Hollow in Kashmir. Here's Why.

Srinagar, May 31 -- By Rayees Ahmad Kumar A breeze of late spring rustles through the main bazaar of Anantnag as a group of schoolboys gathers outside a shop. One of them, barely 15, lights a cigaret... Read More


Paras Hospital in Hot Water After Framing Former Doctor

Srinagar, May 31 -- The hospital called it a complication. His family called it negligence. Outside the hospital gates, neighbours and relatives gathered in protest, shouting for justice. Some wept, o... Read More


The Kashmir I Grew Up In Isn't on Instagram

Srinagar, May 31 -- I love Kashmir the way you love your childhood home. It's beautiful and familiar and messy, all at once. I grew up here, in a village where the walnut trees know your name and the... Read More


Oxford Found Stress Blocks Change. Kashmir Proves It.

Srinagar, May 31 -- When you're worried about food on the table or safety on the streets, new ideas can feel like a luxury you can't afford. Why take a risk on something untested when today's challeng... Read More


US Warns Indian Students: Visa Violations Could Impact Future Travel to America

Srinagar, May 30 -- In an earlier post, the Embassy cautioned that overstaying the authorized duration in the US could lead to deportation and even a permanent ban on re-entry. The advisory follows a... Read More


CIK Busts Cross-Border Chat Circuit: J&K Police

Srinagar, May 30 -- According to an official statement, the raids were part of an ongoing investigation into suspected terrorist networks operating within Jammu and Kashmir. Technical surveillance had... Read More


The Kashmiri Mother Who Wasn't Needed Anymore

Srinagar, May 30 -- In a small village of Kralapora, just as the frost begins to melt off the rooftops in early spring, a stirring story unfolded inside a modest home. It was the kind of story people ... Read More


Why Timely Car Insurance Renewal Matters

Srinagar, May 30 -- Letting your policy expire, even for a day, puts your vehicle at risk. During that gap, any damage or accident is completely your responsibility, with no financial support from the... Read More


Development In J&K Won't Slow Down: Shah In Poonch

Srinagar, May 30 -- Delivering a message of reassurance and resolve from the border district of Poonch, Shah said the pause in development caused by recent disturbances is only momentary, and the Unio... Read More


RainsBring Respite from Heat in Kashmir Valley

Srinagar, May 30 -- Most parts of the Union Territory have received rainfall in the last 24 hours, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures. Officials that rain, hailstorms, and gusty winds are ex... Read More