Stories shaping the day

Waiting Rooms

Kashmir’s government hospitals leave patients waiting for hours, exposing the gaps in registration and digital healthcare services. Amir…

Water Burden

Across rural Kashmir, women shoulder the daily burden of fetching water, often at the cost of their health,…

Career Limbo

A leadership vacuum at JKPSC has put recruitment plans and the aspirations of thousands of job-seekers in uncertainty.…

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Sunlit Shortfall

Jammu and Kashmir’s rooftop solar ambitions are falling behind schedule, with financial and logistical hurdles slowing installations. Wajahat…

Factory Revival

J&K’s industrial sector looks to a proposed new policy for financial relief, investment, regulatory reform and fresh opportunities.…

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Tunnel Promise

The planned bypass of the notorious Khooni Nallah stretch promises safer journeys on one of Kashmir’s most challenging…

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Road Reckoning

With 299 identified black spots still awaiting full correction, dangerous roads continue to exact a deadly toll across…

Silent Warning

Rising breast cancer cases and delayed diagnoses underline the urgent need for awareness, screening and early medical attention.…

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Politics & Government

J&K mandates 25% quota for locals in private universities

New rules cover admissions, faculty, non-teaching jobs

November 9, 20264 min read

J&K approves Rs 7.93 crore Uri tourism project

November 9, 20261 min read

Farooq, Omar assure NC dissidents of action

November 7, 20263 min read

Mehbooba re-elected PDP president, targets NC Govt

November 7, 20264 min read

Altaf Bukhari seeks Centre’s intervention on J&K rights

November 7, 20264 min read

Business & Economy

Individual Health Insurance Policy vs Family Plans: Which Is Better for You?

When you need health cover for your family, you have a few things to consider. Who will be covered? How much cover will each person have? What happens…

November 9, 20263 min read

J&K Bank age cap triggers demand for relaxation

November 9, 20262 min read

AI takes control of Kashmir cement kiln

November 7, 20263 min read

Railways to run unreserved Srinagar-Katra specials on Nov 5, 6

November 5, 20261 min read

J&K Bank shares tumble 16% after quarterly results

October 24, 20263 min read

Education

J&K mandates 25% quota for locals in private universities

New rules cover admissions, faculty, non-teaching jobs

November 9, 20264 min read

LG Sinha sets 6-month deadline for university reforms

November 5, 20262 min read

JU opens new centre to preserve regional culture, languages

October 30, 20262 min read

About 97,500 students begin Class 10 exams

October 20, 20262 min read

Govt schools can’t be made mandatory for employees’ children: Minister

September 25, 20261 min read

Sports

Youth are nation’s greatest strength: LG Sinha

Praises J&K Police outreach through cycling event, calls for drug-free society

October 30, 20262 min read

Kashmir marathon can help develop local talent: LG Sinha

October 26, 20262 min read

CM Omar promotes J&K as sports tourism destination

October 26, 20262 min read

Young athletes will play key role in region’s sporting future: LG Sinha

October 16, 20262 min read

Latest

Kashmir marathon draws more than 6000 runners

October 2, 20262 min read

Health

Health

AIIMS Kashmir targets December OPD launch

Nadda sets March 2027 deadline for construction; 100 MBBS seats planned

November 7, 20263 min read

Health

AIIMS Awantipora OPD block to be inaugurated today

November 5, 20262 min read

Winter Skincare for Babies in North India: Oil, Bath Timing and Dry Skin

October 28, 20265 min read

Latest

Land shortage stalls Anantnag maternity hospital

October 23, 20263 min read

Health

J&K doubles medical interns’ monthly stipend to Rs 25,000

October 22, 20262 min read

Environment & Climate

Jammu gets excess rain, Ladakh remains dry

Kashmir records near-normal precipitation overall, but south districts face deficits

November 7, 20263 min read

Kashmir cools as winter tightens its grip

November 7, 20262 min read

Kashmir records season’s first sub-zero temperatures

October 27, 20262 min read

Srinagar-Jammu highway open for Amarnath convoy

Srinagar-Jammu highway open to two-way traffic

October 26, 20262 min read

Rain, snow sweep parts of Kashmir

October 24, 20262 min read

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Ideas & perspectives

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Sugar Free

A proposed ban on added sugar in infant formula renews the debate over early nutrition and the importance of breastfeeding.

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Gorge Warning

Mountain roads demand more than caution; they demand accountability, safer infrastructure, and an end to preventable tragedies.

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Absent Presence

In Kashmir’s homes, smartphones are quietly replacing shared conversations, leaving families physically close but increasingly disconnected.

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Herds Homeward

For Gujjar-Bakarwal families, migration is both heritage and survival.