Day: June 3, 2025

Fields of Change: How Horticulture is Thriving Amid Shrinking Farmlands in Jammu & Kashmir

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Fields of Change: How Horticulture is Thriving Amid Shrinking Farmlands in Jammu & Kashmir

A Silent Shift in Kashmir’s Rural Landscape Srinagar 02 June 2025: While the lush paddy fields of Jammu and Kashmir are slowly vanishing under the weight of urban sprawl and economic shifts, a quiet revolution is taking root—horticulture is not just surviving; it’s expanding. In a region historically known for its rice bowls and saffron fields, a fundamental restructuring of rural priorities is underway. As traditional agriculture recedes, fruit cultivation is rising, not only as a lifeline for rural incomes but also as a cornerstone of Jammu and Kashmir’s evolving…

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From Hero to Headline: The Rise and Fall of Judge Tejwinder Singh and What It Means for India’s Judiciary

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From Hero to Headline: The Rise and Fall of Judge Tejwinder Singh and What It Means for India’s Judiciary

A Judge Under Scrutiny Judge Tejwinder Singh was once hailed as a symbol of courage and fairness in India’s judicial system. Revered for his role in the 2019 Kathua rape and murder case verdict, Singh became a household name and a beacon of hope for justice seekers across the nation. But in a dramatic turn of events, the same judge now finds himself under a cloud of controversy. His compulsory retirement by the Punjab and Haryana High Court has stirred national debate over judicial accountability, integrity, and the fine balance…

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Mehbooba Mufti Advocates Kashmiri Pandit Return in Historic Meeting with J&K LG Manoj Sinha

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Mehbooba Mufti Advocates Kashmiri Pandit Return in Historic Meeting with J&K LG Manoj Sinha

A Long-Awaited Meeting Signals a Shift Toward Reconciliation In a politically significant moment, Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar. This was her first formal interaction with the LG in over five years, breaking a prolonged period of political silence between regional leadership and the UT administration. At the heart of this conversation was the dignified return and reintegration of displaced Kashmiri Pandits, a community that fled the Valley…

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