Good bye MGNREGA, welcome VB GRAM-G Act

By: Farooq Ahmad Lone (Retd IAS) July 1 marks the commencement of the VB GRAM-G Act, opening a new chapter in India's rural development journey....

Tracing the ancient roots of Kashmir’s apricots, peaches and almonds

By: Farooq Ahmad Lone (Retd IAS) Archaeobotanical evidence from Kashmir’s prehistoric sites offers insights into how some of the valley’s most cherished fruit trees arrived,...

A life in service: The enduring legacy of Fayaz A. Shah in J&K’s Revenue administration

By Mohammad Amin Mir The quiet retirement of a public servant rarely captures the sweeping attention that accompanies political transitions or high-profile appointments. Yet, in...

The Russian poplar “summer snow” is a menace in Kashmir

By: Farooq Ahmad Lone (Retd. IAS) Come spring, Kashmir Valley is enveloped in what appears to be a gentle snowfall at some places. Wisps of...

The way I saw Dubai – a travelogue

By Er. Mohammad  Ashraf Fazili (Former Chief Engineer, J&K Govt) In this part of my travelogue I will talk about my incredible experience of travelling...

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