Shahid Sheikh: Keeping Kashmir’s Musical Heritage Alive
In the heart of Downtown Srinagar, 30-year-old Shahid Sheikh is preserving Kashmir’s rich musical heritage through the traditional craft of harmonium-making and repair. What began as a childhood interest has gradually become his profession and identity. Shahid works alongside his father, who has been involved in this craft for many years. Growing up, Shahid closely […]
Srinagar engineer launches WildPing.org, a free alert platform to protect communities from wildlife attacks
Srinagar, October 13,2026-A software engineer from Srinagar has developed a free wildlife alert platform intended to help residents stay safe from wild animal attacks. Mudasir Ali created WildPing.org after losing his mother in a bear attack in 2020, a short distance from their home. The platform has been launched at a time when Kashmir has […]
Anantnag’s Seerat Rafiq Authors Book ‘Firaq’, Expresses Life Experiences Through Poetry
Seerat Rafiq, a resident of Bijbehara in Anantnag district, has authored a book titled Firaq, weaving her emotions, personal experiences and feelings about her parents into poetry. The book features a collection of selected ghazals and nazms that reflect the joys, sorrows and experiences that have shaped her life. Seerat said she began writing in […]
Shahid Muzafar Mugloo: Taking Skydiving to New Heights in Jammu and Kashmir
The breathtaking beauty of Jammu and Kashmir can now be explored from the sky. Shahid Muzafar Mugloo, a young man from Srinagar, has taken an important step towards promoting skydiving in the region by completing his skydiving licence course in Russia. Shahid completed his schooling at Army Public School, Pahalgam, and pursued his undergraduate studies […]
Sifar Cafe Draws Tourists Following Its Feature in Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Leo’
Sifar Cafe in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir has emerged as a popular attraction for fans of Tamil cinema after featuring in Thalapathy Vijay’s 2023 blockbuster film Leo. The cafe became part of the movie’s visual landscape during a month-long shooting schedule in Kashmir, creating a connection between the film and the destination. Visitors, […]
From Lansi to Class 12: Ravi Kumar’s Journey of Determination and Inclusive Education
Ravi Kumar, a visually impaired student from Lansi village in Udhampur, is pursuing his Class 12 education at Government Higher Secondary School, Krimchi. Despite complete visual impairment, Ravi has continued his studies with determination and has performed well academically through his own hard work. Ravi joined the school in Class 9 and has successfully […]
700+ Youth Rehabilitated at Kulgam Drug De-Addiction Centre | A Model for Kashmir
The Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam said, the Drug De- Addiction Centre going on in Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir, is a very important step from a rehabilitation perspective. More than 700 yoouths have been rehabilitated. The centre is not limited, to rehabilitation alone, their continuous counselling also takes place. And continuous follow-up also happens. The […]
Mission YUVA Mega Job Fair in Sopore today; over 500 employment opportunities on offer
Sopore, June 30,2026- In a significant initiative to boost youth employment and connect job seekers with leading employers, the Mission YUVA Mega Job Fair will be held today at Government Degree College (GDC), Sopore, offering more than 500 job opportunities across multiple sectors. Scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM, the job fair will bring […]
Srinagar’s Atiqa Mir becomes First Indian and Asian female racer selected for Formula 1 Academy
Srinagar, June 18,2026- In a historic achievement for Indian motorsport, 11-year-old Atiqa Mir from Srinagar has become the first Indian and Asian female racer to be selected for the prestigious Formula 1 Academy. Speaking about her journey into racing, Atiqa credited her father, a former Formula Asia driver, for inspiring her passion for motorsport. “I […]
Meet J&K Tral’s Karate Prodigy Sehajpreet Singh
Meet J&K Tral’s Karate Prodigy Sehajpreet SinghKarate Champion kid Sehajpreet Singh from Tral, Jammu & Kashmir was interested in sports since the age of ten. I observed boys doing Karate and I got ineterested, he said. And that’s how I statrted playing Karate at District level. At the Junior level I won gold medal. Then […]