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Why Kashmir's Public Spaces Are Becoming a Point of Fear

Srinagar, May 22 -- By Dr. Shahid Amin A few days ago, my elder brother Dr. Farooq Ahmad Mir called me. He lives in Russia now, holding a respected position there, though his heart remains rooted in ... Read More


CS Reviews Traffic Decongestion Plan for Jammu, Srinagar Cities

Srinagar, May 22 -- Srinagar- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired the 5th meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management System to review the implementation of a comprehensiv... Read More


The Royal Trees of Kashmir Caught in Road Widening Drives

Srinagar, May 22 -- Recent weeks have brought unsettling scenes from several parts of Kashmir. Chinar trees stand cut, pruned into hollow forms, or pressed tightly against fresh layers of concrete an... Read More


SC Grants Bail to UAPA Accused

Srinagar, May 22 -- Srinagar- The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Suhail Ahmad Thokar, who was arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly conspiring with bann... Read More


Lt General Ghai Calls on LG

Srinagar, May 22 -- Srinagar- Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Friday called upon Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here, an official spokesman said. Lt Gen... Read More


'Pick-&-Choose' Hiring a Fraud on Constitution: J&K HC

Srinagar, May 22 -- Srinagar- In a strong indictment of backdoor appointments and subsequent regularisation policies, the High Court of J&K and Ladakh has held that permitting the State to make ad hoc... Read More


Hail, Snow Spell Leaves Kashmir's Orchards Reeling

Srinagar, May 22 -- Srinagar- Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir and a severe hailstorm across parts of north Kashmir on Friday caused damage to orchards and standing crops, leaving farme... Read More


Ladakh Inches Closer to Article 371-Like Protection After Delhi Talks

Srinagar, May 22 -- Srinagar- The prolonged standoff between Ladakh and the Union Government over safeguards and the form of elected governance has almost come to an end, with both sides reaching an u... Read More


Tech-Driven 'Smart Border' Along Pak, BD Soon: Shah

Srinagar, May 22 -- Srinagar- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that India will launch a technology-driven "smart border" project along the Pakistan and Bangladesh frontiers within the... Read More


J&K HC Flags Irreversible Health Risks from Unsafe Milk

Srinagar, May 22 -- Srinagar- Observing that contaminated milk products can have "serious and irreversible" consequences on human health, particularly children, the High Court of J&K and Ladakh has de... Read More