Supreme Court’s recent observations on the state of criminal trials in Jammu and Kashmir have once again brought into sharp focus the chronic delays that plague the justice delivery system...

India’s decision to divert domestically produced natural gas to priority sectors such as LPG, CNG, and piped gas may be a measure born of necessity, but for Kashmir the consequences...

The challenge of unemployment has long weighed heavily on the educated youth of Jammu and Kashmir, where aspirations often collide with limited opportunities. The educated lot, armed with degrees and...

Jhelum dipping below the zero-gauge mark in early March is more than a hydrological anomaly; it is a stark warning of the climate crisis unfolding in Kashmir. A dry winter,...

The decision to introduce a stringent litigation management framework marks a shift in how the machinery of governance approaches the law. For far too long, repeated delays, casual handling of...

Agriculture has long been the quiet backbone of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy, often overshadowed by the more visible allure of tourism. Yet, the truth is that the fields, orchards, fisheries,...

The silent crisis of hearing impairment in Jammu and Kashmir is far more than a medical statistic rather a growing social and developmental challenge that threatens communication, education, and community...

In the heart of Kashmir, where valleys echo with both beauty and hardship, health care remains one of the most pressing concerns for its people. Government assurances of strengthening medical...

The roads of Jammu and Kashmir have long carried both promise and peril. For years, the rising tide of vehicles and the growing aspirations of young drivers seemed destined to...

Solid waste management has long been one of the most pressing challenges in rural Jammu and Kashmir, and the recent announcement of a comprehensive plan covering all blocks and panchayats...