By Aditya Rangroo Six years after the central government revoked Article 370 on August 5, 2019, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, the restoration of peace, influx of tourism, and large-scale developmental activities are among the major accomplishments of the government. After nearly four decades of turmoil, the valley is witnessing a changed […]
Shahnawaz Ali In the pursuit of enhancing both quality and accountability within the education system, the need to reform the promotion mechanism for teaching and administrative staff in government schools is more urgent than ever. The current seniority-based system, though historically prevalent, fails to recognize merit, competence and the critical understanding of administrative conduct. In […]
The river had always known more than it let on. It carried truths in silence—heavy, waterlogged, and secretive. For twelve winters, it had ferried Afrooza’s souls messages across the scarred valley—beneath the watchful rifles, across maps smeared with the arrogance of empire, and between a Kashmir split like a wound that refused to clot. Every […]
Qudoos began to cry—loud, helpless sobs echoing through the street. Choking on his despair, he muttered, “I always thought I was a responsible man…”. Mid-sentence, he tore the shawl from his shoulders and flung it across the road. Then, without another word, he sprinted toward the police station. Outside, he found a constable and poured […]
When people think of journalists, they often imagine someone reading the news on television or writing stories in newspapers. But journalism is far more than that — it is about telling stories with truth, responsibility, and depth. Especially in a place like Kashmir, where every word can carry weight and consequence, journalism takes on an […]
Dr. Rizwan Rumi The rural landscape of our country is undergoing a silent transformation—one that holds the promise of prosperity, access and equity. Schemes like MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) and other initiatives by Block Development Offices are envisioned as lifelines for the villages—constructing roads to orchards and fields, installing street lights, […]
Shahnawaz Ali “Iqra bismi rabbika alladhi khalaq” – “Read in the name of your Lord who created” – these divine words marked the beginning of human enlightenment. In the serene yet striving landscapes of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, this message is being brought to life every day by a man whose mission is not merely […]
Ahmad Ayaz, a prominent social activist and national TV debater, has raised alarm over the worsening water supply crisis in Kashmir. As harsh cold weather grips the region, the crisis has intensified, causing immense hardships for the public and underscoring the urgent need for responsive and proactive governance. “Any administration should be driven by public […]
Exams are often seen as mere assessments—checkpoints in an educational journey that gauge a student’s understanding of subjects. Yet, for students, they represent so much more than just a series of questions on paper. They symbolize a complex emotional landscape filled with anticipation, anxiety, hope, and ultimately growth. For many students, the journey leading up […]
A child is an asset belonging to the whole society, and education is a fundamental human right. Every child with special needs deserves equal rights and inclusive education, as outlined in the Right to Education (RTE) Act of 2009 and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act of 2016. The RTE Act specifies that […]