Narco-terrorism becomes cause of concern for Jammu and Kashmir, police on alert
Pakistan is always known for its ill-activities and this time the country’s intelligence agency ISI has made into the headlines for drug smuggling through the...
Fuel pumps in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh may go dry due to farmer protests
The ongoing protest and disruption of train services by farmers in Punjab has caused a fuel crisis in the Union Territories of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh....
Gilgit-Baltistan protests Pakistan’s move to declare region its 5th province
After Pakistan’s move to declare Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) as its fifth province, protestors demonstrations have erupted across the region highlighting the intentions of Pakistani. Pakistan decided...
Melting glaciers can have major impact on economy of J&K and Ladakh
Between 2000 and 2012 a study was conducted along the Line Of Control (LOC) and Line of Actual Control (LAC) and a total of 12,243...
Enjoy the rope-way service in Jammu from Bahu Fort to Mahamaya Temple
The commercial operations on much-awaited ropeway service from Bahu Fort temple to Mahamaya temple that became a reality in July this year have started. The...
Covid-19 dealt a death blow to tourism sector in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh
The tourism sector, which is considered as a major contributor to the economy of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, has been the worst hit this year...
Muslim Gujjars, the formidable herders of J&K trusted by Indian army
Muslim Gujjars have traditionally remained a help to the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir working against terrorists in hostile conditions. Migratory Gujjars have to...
Major reshuffle in administration in Jammu and Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir government issued orders of transfer of 35 Kashmir Administrative Services officers on Sunday. According to an order, Hashmat Ali Khan, Special...
No end to the misery of refugee Kashmiri Pandits who left valley 30 years ago
19 January 1990 was the day marked as the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from Kashmir valley. The day was the worst nightmare for many Kashmiri...
The incessant lock-down of Kashmir’s democracy
In 1947, when Britishers left the India then it was just a collection of hundreds of princely states with no sense of nationalism or unity...
The caste hierarchy in Kashmiri Muslim society – An open secret
The political conflict in Kashmir has always taken a center stage to such an extent that several other socio-economic issues have been buried under its...
Did the jobs promised to Jammu and Kashmir go invisible?
Last year when the Union Government of India abolished Article 370 that preserved special status for Jammu and Kashmir and divided the state into two...
‘unique’ stone horses of Pir Panjal in Jammu that are unknown to many
The Pir Panjal mountain range got famous because of its clear views from Srinagar when the lockdown was imposed in the country due to the...
Motor Vehicle Act Changed: You need to carry this while driving in J&K
Some major changes have been made the Motor Vehicle Act, 1989 which will come in effect from October 1, 2020. According to the amendment, you...
Climate change may impact J&K and Ladakh severely in coming years
The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have gained popularity because of its climate. The climate of both the Union Territories is greatly...
Gilgit and Baltistan can cause fresh tensions between India and Pakistan
The tension at the border that took place due to a clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers is not cooling down and another tension has...
Unexplored sector of sport fishing in Jammu and why it is being ignored
Jammu has always been known for its variety of outdoor activities. Situated in the northern part of India, Jammu lies in the foothills of the...
Why Punjabi did not make it to official list of languages of Jammu and Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020 has got the assent after which Dogri, Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi and English have become the official languages...
Pakistan using drones to terrorize Jammu and Kashmir
With the ongoing engagements between India and China along the Line of Actual Control, the Chinese government has instructed Pakistan spy Agency ISI to send...
Bhaderwah, an epitome of beauty that has emerged as the best tourist destination
After the abrogation of Article 370 and terrorist attacks in Kashmir during recent times, tourists are not ready to visit Kashmir. Nowadays hardly any tourist...