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Prof Shakeel Ahmad Romshoo, Vice, Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and technology, Awantipora, Kashmir

Kashmir: IUST placed among top Indian universities in 20 years: VC Romshoo

A farmer cupping a Lotus flower in Wular Lake, Bandipora, Kashmir

Lotus bloom in Wular brings cheers to Nadroo, fish farmers of Kashmir

Manzoor Ahmed Wangnoo, chairman, Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation delivering a lecture

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Kashmiri environmentalist Manzoor Wangnoo revives twin lakes in Srinagar

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Zahid Manzoor turns his disability into a voice against drugs

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar At a time when society is grappling with the menace of drug addiction among its youth, a teenager from the Beerwah area of Budgam district in central Kashmir has transformed his adversity into a mission, becoming a voice against the use of drugs. Born with one leg, Zahid Manzoor, who is appearing in the ongoing Class X examination by the J&K Board of School Education, has already made a name as a fi...

Onaiza Drabu began her literary journey with folktale Himal Nagrai

Ehsan Fazili/ Srinagar An anthropologist, writer and translator, Onaiza Drabu’s latest book, The Big Book of Kashmiri Literature, a collection of 30 Kashmiri literary works over the past seven centuries, was launched in Srinagar late last month on September 24. The anthology of literary works in the Kashmiri language has gained accolades for the young writer and author, who has to her credit many written works, books and a...

Khanqah-e-Zadibal: Shia sect’s first Khanqah in Kashmir

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar Nestled in the densely populated area of Zadibal, Srinagar, stands the centuries old Khanqah-e-Mir Shams-ud-din Araki, dedicated to the renowned theologian, who visited Kashmir first as an ambassador and, later as a preacher at the dawn of 16th century. At a walking distance from the main Zadibal Imambara, the Khanqah is located over an elevated level looking at a horizontal line with the shrine of Sufi saint, She...

Mirwaiz Farooq leads first common Friday sermon in J&K

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar For the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, a common Friday sermon (khutba) was delivered across most mosques and Imambarghas (shrines), with Imaan (Faith) chosen as the first common theme. Mirwaiz Moulvi Umar Farooq led the initiative with his sermon from the historic shrine of Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani, commonly called Nund Rishi at Chrar-e-Sharief, in central Kashmir. In his sermon, Mirwaiz emphasi...

Women officers take on key roles in J&K administration and police

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar From district administration and tourism to public grievances and policing, women officers are increasingly occupying important positions in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a notable trend in the Union Territory’s governance over the past six years. The latest reshuffle in the civil administration and police has reinforced this trend, with women officers taking charge of key departments, districts and specialised...

'Khanqahs in Kashmir have been turned into pilgrimage centers'

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar Kashmir is known for Khanqahs, shrines, or mosques, as centers of religious gatherings, spiritual retreats, and reforms in the Sufi traditions, which have developed in different ways over the past about six and a half centuries. Originating from Sufism in Central Asia, the institution of Khanqah was meant for Shaykhs (Pirs) to mentor their disciples “in the purification of the heart and remembrance of God&rd...

Roohi Nazki's Chai Jaai elevates Kashmir's tea culture to next level

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar A striking familiarity with the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the British Cotswold tea rooms and an inherent longing for unique societal culture of Kashmir triggered the creation of Chai Jaai, offering over 60 tea varieties, making a mark through its journey of one decade. Having worked both in the J&K State Government and Corporate sector, Roohi Nazki shot into prominence by blending the two diverse cult...

Bulbul Shah: The first Sufi of Kashmir and His historic shrine

Ehsan Fazili / Srinagar Tucked away in the narrow lanes of downtown Srinagar, about 50 yards from the historic Nawakadal bridge, stands the shrine of Syed Sharf-ud-Din Abdur Rahman, popularly known as Bulbul Shah, the first Sufi saint to introduce Islam in Kashmir. Situated on the right bank of the river Jhelum (Veath) at Bulbul Lankar, the shrine marks the site where the Valley's first langar was established in the early 14th century ...

Bulbul Shah: The first Sufi of Kashmir and his historic shrine

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar Tucked away in the narrow lanes of downtown Srinagar, about 50 yards from the historic Nawakadal bridge, stands the shrine of Syed Sharf-ud-Din Abdur Rahman, popularly known as Bulbul Shah, the first Sufi saint to introduce Islam in Kashmir. Situated on the right bank of the river Jhelum (Veath) at Bulbul Lankar, the shrine marks the site where the Valley's first langar was established in the early 14th century as...

Khanqah-e-Faiz Panah: Where faith endured fire and time

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar Khanqah-e-Faiz Panah in Tral, dedicated to Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani (Shah-e-Hamadan), is one of the most significant Sufi shrines in Kashmir. It is among the 51 Khanqahs established by Shah-e-Hamadan and his son, Mir Mohammad Hamadani, across the region stretching from Kashmir to Kashgar. In Kashmir alone, it is one of the 16 Khanqahs built under the supervision of Mir Mohammad Hamadani. Located in the heart of Tra...

Hanjura accomplishes Kashmiri translation of Shah-e-Hamadan’s treatise

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar A Kashmiri translation of Zakhirat-ul-Muluk, the celebrated treatise on kingship and governance written by 14th-century Sufi saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani, popularly known as Shah-e-Hamadan, was released in Srinagar on the occasion of the saint’s annual Urs last month. The translation was unveiled at a function jointly organised by the Islamic Relief and Research Trust (IRRT) and the J&K Urdu Council, bo...

Kashmir emerges as yet another garlic hub of India

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar Over the last five years, Pulwama district in South Kashmir has emerged as one of India's major garlic-producing hubs, attracting traders from different parts of the country. More than 600 hectares of land in the district are currently under garlic cultivation, with farmers targeting a production of around 500 metric tonnes of the herb, which remains in high demand across Indian kitchens. India is the seco...

Zojila tunnel opens Ladakh to the rest of the world all through year

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar As the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari pressed a button and a portion of the rock cave in, it was not only removal of the last bottleneck in a road, but collapse of a wallthat nature had erected between Kashmir and Ladakh distancing their people, hampering trade and development. With this tunnel at Zoji La (Zojila) getting through Ladakh reached a step closer to all-weather road conne...

IAS officer Sehrish Asgar is epitome of excellence in life and work

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar At the age of 39, Dr. Syed Sehrish Asgar is a recipient of some of the highest civil and administrative honours for her outstanding work as a public administrator. An IAS officer of the 2013 Punjab cadre, originally from Jammu and Kashmir, she is regarded as an epitome of excellence and has emerged as a role model for aspiring civil servants, particularly young women across the country. A graduate in MBBS from Bat...

Prof Nilofer Khan, first woman Vice Chancellor of the Kashmir University

Ehsan Fazili/ Srinagar “When I reflect on my journey, I see it as a gradual, disciplined progression shaped by education, responsibility and family support. I belong to a generation in Kashmir where women were steadily entering higher education, but long-term academic careers, especially leadership roles, were still uncommon. Choosing to remain in academia required commitment and clarity about what I wanted to contribute, Prof Nilofe...

War in West Asia: Another Setback to Kashmir tourism?

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism industry finds itself on uncertain ground once again. Just as the sector was hoping to recover from last year’s disruptions, the ongoing conflict in West Asia has raised fresh concerns over possible shortages of cooking gas and fuel—both critical for the hospitality sector. The industry had already endured a difficult year following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on ...

Sarah Rizvi: The first Muslim woman IPS officer of Gujarat cadre

Ehsan Fazili/ Srinagar (Monday) Coming from the culturally rich Amroha district in Uttar Pradesh, Sarah Rizvi was brought up in Mumbai, where she studied and was inspired to opt for civil services; however, through a life full of challenges. The 2008 batch IPS officer of the Gujarat cadre, she is presently posted as Inspector General (IG) of Udhampur-Reasi Police range in Jammu and Kashmir, on an inter-cadre deputation. She took over i...

Single mother, top cop: Sara Rizvi’s remarkable rise

Ehsan Fazili/ Srinagar (Monday) Coming from the culturally rich Amroha district in Uttar Pradesh, Sarah Rizvi, was brought up in Mumbai, where she studied and was inspired to opt for civil services, however, through a life full of challenges. The 2008 batch IPS officer of the Gujarat cadre, she is presently posted as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Udhampur-Reasi Police range in Jammu and Kashmir, on an inter-cadre deputation. She to...

JK bureaucrat Anissa Nabi promotes fitness among women, youth

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar Anissa Nabi, A civil services officer in Jammu and Kashmir, wears many hats. Fulfilling her responsibilities as a Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) officer, she maintains her passion for fitness and promotes it among women and young people. She qualified for the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services in 2012 by securing the third rank and has held several positions in the government. She is posted as Chie...

ST status to Paharis gives J&K an all-time high of 17 UPSC qualifiers

Ehsan Fazili/Srinagar Affirmative action leading to the growth of a community is reflected in the all-time high qualifiers from Jammu and Kashmir in the prestigious UPSC-held All India Civil Services Examination, 2025. In all, 17 candidates from Jammu and Kashmir who qualified for the Civil Services, five are from the Pahari community, which was granted Scheduled Tribe Status two years ago. Besides, a 30-year-old visually-impair...

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