A major demographic milestone began today as the official census process rolled out across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Chief Principal Census Officer Amit Sharma announced the successful launch of the modern digital "self-enumeration" phase. This portal allows citizens to securely log online and independently submit their household details over the next fortnight.  Following this, ground enumerators will conduct intensive three-day physical verifications starting June 1st to...

Following the discovery of a militant hideout and the recovery of IED batteries in Rajouri, the GoC White Knight Corps has conducted a high-level security review. The operation underscored the persistent threat along the Line of Control (LoC), prompting an immediate increase in surveillance. With the summer months approaching, the review focused on troop preparedness and strengthening counter-infiltration measures. Security forces remain on high alert to neutralize logistical networks,...

A catastrophic wave of unseasonal rain and severe hailstorms has ravaged the horticulture heartlands of Baramulla, Pattan, and Shopian. Local growers and the JKCSF report a staggering 70% loss in apple crops, threatening the livelihoods of thousands. This disaster has reignited a fierce debate over the lack of a safety net. Despite being a ₹10,000 crore industry, Kashmir’s fruit sector remains largely uninsured. Without a formal crop insurance scheme, farmers are left defenseless...

The administration is tightening the noose on the drug menace. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the arrest of over 730 smugglers, signaling a massive victory in the anti-narcotics drive. Moving beyond arrests, the UT is hitting traffickers where it hurts: their wealth. Authorities have begun seizing properties linked to the trade. In a bold move to dismantle financial networks, repeat offenders face the loss of permanent benefits, including the potential cancellation of...