The politics rooted in exploitation must end in J&K: Altaf Bukhari
Srinagar: Apni Party President, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, on Thursday, said that “the politics rooted in rhetoric, exploitation, and manipulation must end in Jammu and Kashmir”. He appealed to people “to reject the deceptive and exploitative traditional parties and their leaders in the imminent polling for the Lok Sabha elections.” Apni Party President was addressing […]
AS College organises election mascot-making competition
SRINAGAR: Amar Singh College today organised the election mascot-making Competition under Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) to disseminate awareness about the election process among young and first-time voters. The event was organised as part of SVEEP initiatives led by the District Election Officer Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat. Organised under the leadership of […]
KU organises voter awareness rally
Srinagar: To sensitise the youth especially, the first time voters, about the significance of voting under its SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) campaign, the Kashmir University (KU), Thursday organised a voter awareness rally here at the main campus. The rally was organised by the Office of the Programme Coordinator, National Service Scheme (NSS), […]
Difference of Opinion: Navigating Kashmir’s Digital Sphere
By: Dr Shabeer Ahmad Khan Social media has profoundly transformed the way we communicate and interact, providing platforms for global dialogue and exchange. However, along with its advantages, social media also brings challenges, especially when it comes to the expression and reinforcement of rigid beliefs. This trend has particularly impacted Kashmir quite recently, where followers […]
Digital Dilemma: Parenting Challenges in the Age of Virtual Autism
By: Mehvish Shakeel Autism, a complex neurodevelopmental condition, casts a shadow over the serene valleys of Kashmir. Among its youngest inhabitants, a new concern has arisen in the form of‘virtual autism’. While traditional autism is a well-understood neurodevelopmental disorder, virtual autism presents a unique challenge, often fueled by excessive screen time and digital exposure. Autism […]
The Eggceptional Generosity
Who Knew an Egg Could Do This? By: Ikkz Ikbal In a heartwarming demonstration of community spirit and charity, residents of Malmapanpora hamlet of North Kashmir’s Sopore, banded together to raise funds for the construction of a Mosque in the locality through a unique initiative. The local Masjid Committee, despite facing the difficulties in gathering […]
67 suspects detained over Rajouri civilian killing ‘by LeT terrorists’: Police
Jammu: As many as 67 suspected people were detained for questioning in connection with the killing of a civilian by “two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists” in a village in Rajouri district, police said on Wednesday. During investigations, “credible evidence was obtained and the police identified one of the two terrorists involved in committing this act as […]
Encounter underway in Bandipora, helicopters deployed for aerial surveillance
Srinagar: Helicopters were pressed into service for “aerial surveillance of hiding terrorists” after an encounter broke out between them and security forces in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday, officials said. “A contact was established between #terrorists and security forces in the early morning in Renji forest area of Aragam, #Bandipora,” Kashmir Zone Police said […]
Another wet spell expected from Apr 27
Srinagar: The weatherman here has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir from April 27. News agency KNO reported that the Director of Meteorological Centre here, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that the afternoon thundershowers are expected to continue tomorrow as well, but a three-day wet spell is expected in Jammu & […]
Woman chased by monkey fall to death in Uri
Srinagar: Trying to escape a monkey chasing her, a woman fell off a hill, resulting in her on-spot death in Busgran village in Uri of Baramulla district on Wednesday afternoon. Quoting eyewitnesses, news agency GNS reported that one Zohra Begum, wife of Syed Isha Shah Gilani, fell victim to a ‘monkey chase as she was […]
