June 28, 2025 | Kashmir POST

Parag Jain Appointed New R&AW Chief: Operation Sindoor Architect to Lead India’s External Intelligence

June 28, 2025 Editor

Parag Jain Appointed as New R&AW Chief: Architect of Operation Sindoor Takes Helm of India’s External Intelligence In a strategic leadership shift at the heart of India’s intelligence infrastructure, the Government of India has appointed senior IPS officer Parag Jain as the new Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), India’s premier external intelligence agency. Jain, a 1989-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Punjab cadre, will officially take charge from July 1, 2025, for a fixed term of two years, succeeding the outgoing chief Ravi Sinha, whose…

Future-Proof Careers: What Jobs Will Exist in 10 Years and Why Traditional College May Become Obsolete

June 28, 2025 Editor

The Changing Landscape of Work and Education By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 28 June 2025 The global workforce is undergoing a radical transformation. From bustling city boardrooms to rural farms and digital workstations, every corner of the employment ecosystem is being reshaped by the unstoppable waves of technology, shifting social needs, and evolving economic realities. In the face of this monumental change, one question dominates career planning conversations: What jobs will actually exist in 10 years? This is more than just speculation. Reports and expert forecasts indicate a fundamental…

Omar Abdullah Champions Kashmir Tourism Revival at SKICC: Project SPREAD, MICE Tourism, and Infrastructure Expansion Highlighted

June 28, 2025 Editor

Omar Abdullah Unveils Bold Tourism Revival Vision for Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar In a landmark address at the Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Revival Dialogue held at SKICC Srinagar, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah delivered a rousing call to action, reaffirming his government’s commitment to making Kashmir India’s premier tourist destination. With the serene Dal Lake in the backdrop and SKICC brimming with hoteliers, tour operators, travel influencers, and international delegates, Omar reflected on the emotional turbulence the region has weathered—particularly the tragic Pahalgam attack in April that disrupted tourism…

Two Senior DPAP Leaders Return to Congress in Jammu & Kashmir, Express Deep Remorse

June 28, 2025 Editor

Two Ghulam Nabi Azad-led DPAP leaders return to Congress in Jammu & Kashmir with remorse In a move laden with political symbolism and strategic implications, two senior leaders from the Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) have officially returned to the Congress party in Jammu & Kashmir, expressing heartfelt regret over their decision to leave. A Homecoming Marked by Contrition Former ministers Taj Mohiuddin and Ghulam Mohammad Saroori—both influential figures in J&K politics—were welcomed back into the Congress fold at its party office in Srinagar. The event was…

Drug Addiction in Jammu & Kashmir: A Growing Crisis Among Youth

June 28, 2025 Editor

The Valley’s Silent Epidemic By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 28 June 2025 From the snow-covered peaks of Gulmarg to the bustling lanes of Srinagar, a new and devastating crisis is gripping Kashmir. Beyond the political headlines and tourist snapshots lies a growing darkness: drug addiction. Jammu & Kashmir, once known for its scenic serenity and cultural richness, is now battling one of the worst drug crises in the region—and the numbers are a call to urgent action. According to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment, over…