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From Policy to Progress: Government’s Impact on Kashmiri Women

From time to time, successive central governments have played a key role in empowering women in turbulent Kashmir, with some leaders creating historic change in the lives of Kashmiri women. Darakshan Hassan Bhat Every government has played a role and left a legacy in history. Various revolutions were brought about by different governments in power,

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Vande Bharat-Connecting Kashmir

The inauguration of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link marks a historic milestone, showcasing decades of engineering excellence and national commitment. Spanning 272 km with 36 tunnels and 943 bridges, the USBRL now offers Kashmir all-weather rail connectivity, redefining the region’s economic, social, and cultural integration with the rest of India. Ahmad Fayaz The Prime Minister Narendra

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North Kashmir’s Quiet Revolution Against Addiction

Sahil Manzoor Once gripped by the silent spread of drug abuse, North Kashmir is now witnessing a powerful community-led transformation. Rather than surrendering to despair, families, especially mothers, are rising as front-line warriors. In towns like Baramulla, Kupwara, and Sopore, women are forming informal support groups, gathering in homes and community spaces to share pain,

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Transforming War Zones into Tourist Destination.

The war and infiltration zones have been converted into offbeat tourist destinations, and some of them are now on the world tourism map. This is how the Indian Army helped in restoring peace along the borders. Syed Showket For decades, the breathtaking beauty of Kashmir was overshadowed by conflict and unrest. Families hesitated to plan

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Indian Army’s Initiatives for Women’s Empowerment in Eastern Ladakh

By empowering the women of Eastern Ladakh, the Indian Army is not only defending the land but also the country’s soul. Within that defence lies a new vision of patriotism, one that raises, includes, and heals. Aafiya Bhat The women of Eastern Ladakh are living examples of toughness, grace, and relentless spirit, a peculiar blend

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World Day for Cultural Diversity

Such Historical days go unnoticed in the Modern times. Which is a matter of grave concern for the mankind on earth loosing ethnicity, Cultural values, humanism, and social values of Humanity  Syed Aaliya Culture is the life of every society. Culture consists of our languages, customs, festivals, food, music, art, values, and beliefs. Human beings

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BATTLEFIELD TOURISM: TITHWAL DAY (22 MAY)

Rakshanda Gul Imagine standing on a piece of land where history itself unfolded where bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism marked every inch of the soil. This is not your typical tourist destination of beaches or mountains; it’s a place where the echoes of the past still resonate. Welcome to Tithwal, a small, unassuming village in the

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Father, the Silent Hero

Celebrating World Father’s Day by honouring the strength, sacrifice, and silent love of father’s around the world. By recognizing our fathers, we recognize the silent architecture of our lives—the pillars who hold up the sky with bare hands and hopeful hearts. RakshandaGul It usually does not start with some dramatic fanfare–no great proclaimations, no immediate

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Indian Strikes on Terror Sites in PoJK and Pakistan

“If you hit us, we will hit you too—guided by this resolve, the Indian Army responded with unmatched precision, sleepless courage, and unwavering commitment to defend the nation’s honour.” Syed Aaliya Operation Sindoor Indian precision military strikes were carried out on May 7, 2025 against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Pakistan.

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Sopore’s Apple Economy: Strengthening the Backbone of Kashmir’s Horticulture

Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat Sopore, situated around 45 kilometers north-west of Srinagar in the Baramulla district of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is the lovingly referred to “Apple Town of Kashmir. Situated in the embrace of the Himalayas, is not only famous for its beauty but also for being the horticultural center of the state.

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