Culture
Epstein Secured Holy Islamic Tapestries for Island ‘Mosque’
Jeffrey Epstein secured sacred tapestries from Mecca for a 'mosque' on his private island, leveraging his connections.
Author: Tahir Rihat
Tahir Rihat (also known as Tahir Bilal) is an independent journalist, activist, and digital media professional from the Chenab Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known for his work as the Online Editor at The Chenab Times.
Legal
J&K Backward Classes Federation Flags OBC Certificate Rule Violations
J&K Backward Classes Federation raises concerns over OBC certificate income rules and caste classification.
International
Iran’s Hormuz Toll Threat Could Disrupt Global Shipping
Iran's threat to charge a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global shipping and energy markets.
Infrastructure
Chief Minister’s Bani Visit Postponed Due to Unfavorable Weather Conditions
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's visit to Bani for development project inaugurations was cancelled due to bad weather, disappointing locals.
Disasters
Trump, Putin Advocate for Short Ukraine Cease-Fire Amidst Skepticism
Trump and Putin have called for a brief Ukraine cease-fire, but past truces have failed amid accusations of violations.
Infrastructure
J&K Government Mandates Prepaid Smart Meters for State-Owned Entities
J&K Finance Dept mandates prepaid smart meters for all govt offices, PSUs, universities, and residential quarters.
Infrastructure
Ladakh Gets 5 New Districts to Boost Governance and Accessibility
Ladakh inaugurates five new districts to decentralize governance and improve public service delivery.
Disasters
Coast Guard Ends Search for Six Missing After Cargo Ship Capsizes
Coast Guard ends 11-day search for six crew members of capsized cargo ship The Mariana after typhoon.
News
J&K Election Body Reviews Panchayat Electoral Roll Revision Progress
J&K State Election Commission convenes a virtual review meeting on May 4 to assess progress on the 2026 Panchayat Electoral Roll revision.
Conflict
Russia’s Victory Day Parade to Skip Tanks Amid Ukraine War Toll
Russia's Victory Day parade will omit tanks and heavy armor, signaling the war in Ukraine's significant toll on military assets.