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J&K Govt. Raises DA To 55% From Jan 1

Srinagar, June 4 -- According to a government order released today, the enhanced DA will be applicable to all government employees working in regular pay levels under the 7th Pay Commission recommenda... Read More


Caste Census From March 1, 2027

Srinagar, June 4 -- It has been decided to conduct Population Census-2027 in two phases along with the enumeration of castes, it said. "The reference date for the Population Census - 2027 will be 00:... Read More


Loans, Scams, Regret: How Working Families in Kashmir Lose Their Earnings

Srinagar, June 4 -- In a village near Sopore, a young labourer brought home his first proper paycheck. His parents were proud. The next day, he went out and bought a second-hand motorbike on credit. "... Read More


Influencers, Not Elders, Are Raising Kashmiri Kids

Srinagar, June 4 -- In the bylanes of Pulwama and the schoolyards of Sopore, something is slipping away. It's not just innocence or tradition. It's the sense of purpose our children once held onto. A... Read More


More Trial Slots Added for Epic Victory Cricket League in Kashmir

Srinagar, June 4 -- "We didn't expect this kind of response," said a local coordinator for the league. "It's clear that young cricketers here are hungry for a chance." The trials will take place at D... Read More


Eid on Loan: The Hidden Crisis in Kashmir's Working Class

Srinagar, June 4 -- As the festival approaches, they face a familiar and daunting challenge: how to meet rising expenses on a meager income. Basic things become tough to afford. New clothes for the f... Read More


Letter to Editor: The Speed That's Killing Kashmiri Youth

Srinagar, June 4 -- Then the sirens. The wailing. Another funeral. In Kashmir, we're losing too many of our young to roads. Not to potholes or poor infrastructure, but to speed, stunts, and a despera... Read More


The Invisible Labour That Holds Kashmiri Homes Together

Srinagar, June 4 -- Before the roosters cry or the mosque loudspeakers crackle to life, she's already up. The stove is lit, the tea is boiling, the kids' uniforms are ironed. Her husband still has an... Read More


On Track Now

Srinagar, June 4 -- The trains will use modern technology to handle extreme weather conditions, including snow and cold. The trains will boost connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of t... Read More


Real Estate Slowdown?

Srinagar, June 4 -- Kashmir's urban areas, Srinagar in particular, have always been at the heart of its economic activity as they always are. Property investment in these areas wasn't just about land,... Read More