Sports

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38

NEW DELHI — Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran died on Tuesday, a ​day short of his 39th birthday, ‌after reportedly undergoing treatment for a rare severe immune system disorder at a ​New Delhi hospital. “With profound grief ​and deep sorrow, the Afghanistan Cricket ⁠Board mourns the passing of ​former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran,” […]

Editorial

When Welfare Turns into Monopoly: The Need for Accountability in Rural Development

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, […]

Kashmir

Awareness program on Drug De-addiction held at Hazrat-e-Amir-e-Kabir Secondary School Brakpora

ANANTNAG — An impactful One Day Awareness Program on Drug De-addiction was conducted at HAZRAT-E-AMIR-E-KABIR SECONDARY SCHOOL BRAKPORA today on 19th April 2025, organized by District Police Anantnag in collaboration with the Cultural Education Wing, Chief Education Office Anantnag. With informative talks, interactive sessions, and motivational guidance by officers of the District Police and education […]

Kashmir

IndiGo flight with Omar Abdullah diverted to Jaipur; CM slams ‘operational chaos’ at Delhi airport

NEW DELHI — A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was reportedly diverted to Jaipur on Saturday night, prompting sharp criticism from the CM over what he described as ‘operational chaos’ at Delhi airport. In a late-night post on X, Abdullah expressed frustration over the ordeal. “Delhi airport is […]

Kashmir

Man booked for operating radical social media page on Facebook in Bandipora

BANDIPORA (KIMS) — Police on Saturday arrested one person for operating a radical social media page on Facebook under the name “Kashmir Timer” to disseminate extremist content with the intention to disturb peace. The said individual through his social media handle was posting misleading content against the security forces and glorifying the Anti National sentiments. […]

Jammu

Union minister, CM jointly inaugurate municipal parking complex in Kathua

JAMMU — Union minister Jitendra Singh and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday jointly inaugurated the first-ever Municipal Parking Complex in Kathua district with the former hailing the latter’s presence as a gesture of “centre-state cooperation”. Singh, who is representing the Udhampur constituency, which also comprises Kathua, in Parliament for the third […]