Alia Sadiq

The indefinite hunger strike for the construction of the Government Degree College (GDC) Thathri campus began on Wednesday outside the SDM Office, Thathri, with social activist Manoj Kumar leading the protest. The agitation received support from youth leaders, former Municipal Committee councillors, and members of civil society, who said students have waited for years for a permanent college campus despite the institution being sanctioned long ago. Protesters demanded the immediate commencement of physical construction work, arguing that continued delays have deprived generations of students of adequate educational infrastructure and opportunities.

Harinder Cheema, a Punjabi singer from Kotla Dadheri village in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district, represents a new generation of artists building careers that extend beyond regional audiences while remaining rooted in their cultural identity. From releasing songs such as Dilasa, Bachpan, Dhi Ladli, and I Phone to preparing for his acting debut, Cheema's journey reflects the changing landscape of Punjabi entertainment, where digital platforms, international exposure, and regional storytelling increasingly intersect.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sparked widespread debate after sharing an AI-generated mock post portraying US President Donald Trump backing the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory, captioned "If only!". While supporters viewed the satirical post as a creative way to highlight the long-pending statehood demand, critics questioned its appropriateness on an official government account, triggering a fresh political and social media debate.

The Chenab Times has launched its official Android app, bringing faster access to regional, national, and international news for readers across Jammu and Kashmir. Designed as a regional-first news platform, the app features Read In Short summaries, personalized local news feeds, weather updates, saved reading, and offline English-learning games, offering a more convenient and engaging way to stay informed.

Doda MLA Mehraj Malik sharply criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in a Kashmiri post over prolonged power cuts that disrupted Eid ul Adha celebrations in Chenab Valley on the morning of the festival. "Omar soub, az aas eid, na aas power, na aas gas, lukav dichayi che power, mgr che chai na poweri. Che chui na shayd fusei, fusei laag nou," wrote the legislator, highlighting the absence of electricity and LPG gas in the region due to faults in 33kV and 132kV lines. The outages affected majority areas including Doda, causing inconvenience to residents during prayers and family gatherings.

WASHINGTON: The United States has formally completed its withdrawal...