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The Dixon Plan was a proposal made in 1950 to resolve the long-standing dispute over Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan. The plan was suggested by Sir Owen Dixon, who was appointed by the United Nations as a mediator after the first India–Pakistan war over Kashmir. After visiting the region and holding talks with
In the calm yet challenging landscape of South Kashmir, the village of Sallar has long depended on its Primary Health Centre (PHC) as the first point of medical care. Situated on an important route leading to Pahalgam and the Amarnath Yatra, the area serves not just locals but also tourists and pilgrims. Today, residents say
Tahoor and Mahnoor, two sisters from Shalimar, Srinagar, have brought pride to their family and the region by achieving outstanding results in the Class 10th and Class 12th examinations respectively. Both sisters secured an exceptional 499 out of 500 marks, marking one of the highest achievements in the region. The sisters come from a family
A Srinagar-based dental doctor, Dr. Rouf Jeelani, has made an emotional appeal to the government, seeking urgent help to airlift his critically ill wife from Mecca in Saudi Arabia to Srinagar for specialised medical treatment. Dr. Jeelani had travelled to Saudi Arabia with his wife to perform Umrah when she suddenly suffered a stroke during
Shab-e-Miraj: A Night of Faith, Hope, and Divine Connection Shab-e-Miraj is one of the most special and deeply meaningful nights in Islamic history. It marks the miraculous journey of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he travelled in a single night from Makkah to Jerusalem and then ascended through the heavens by Allah’s command. For Muslims around
The distinction between a disciple and a companion is not merely terminological, but reflects two fundamentally different conceptions of knowledge, authority, and moral agency. Throughout intellectual and religious history, discipleship has commonly denoted a hierarchical relationship in which the student’s primary obligation is the faithful reproduction of the master’s teachings. By contrast, the Islamic notion
Who Is Princess Leonor? Spain’s Young Heir Preparing to Make History At just 20 years old, Princess Leonor is already carrying the weight of history on her shoulders. Born on October 31, 2005, in Madrid, she is next in line to the Spanish throne and could become Spain’s first ruling queen in nearly 150 years.
A small group of so-called climate activists from Srinagar and other posh areas are calling for the cancellation of the proposed Pahalgam railway project, claiming that “Pahalgam does not need a train.” This raises a simple but serious question: who gets to decide Kashmir’s future? Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel The answer is
Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment Javed Rana said that the National Conference leadership can take a decision on cabinet expansion at any time. Speaking exclusively to Kashmir News Service, Rana said that under the leadership of party president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, a decision on expanding the cabinet can
A Letter to Mohammad Ahmad KhanSon of the respected Qur’anic teacher, Mrs Sehrish Tashfin By: Dr Mohammad Akram NadwiOxford5/1/2026 Dear Mohammad,It gives me great pleasure to know that you are working hard in your studies, striving to practise your religion sincerely, and showing obedience and respect to your parents. These are beautiful qualities, and they