Supreme Court’s latest observations on euthanizing rabid, incurably ill, or demonstrably dangerous stray dogs have reopened a debate that Kashmir has lived with for years. The Valley’s streets tell a...

The investigation into land transactions in Gulmarg is not only about financial irregularities but about the future of a fragile environment and a vital tourism economy. Gulmarg has long been...

The forthcoming re-examination of NEET (UG) in Jammu and Kashmir is not merely an academic exercise; it is a defining moment for the credibility of institutions entrusted with shaping futures....

The vast network of road and tunnel projects now unfolding across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh represents a decisive rewriting of the region’s geography. For generations, mountains and passes dictated isolation,...

Recent interventions by the transparency watchdog reveal a deeper malaise in the functioning of the Right to Information framework. What was designed as a straightforward mechanism to empower citizens and...

The smart border project represents a deliberate attempt to reshape the way national frontiers are secured. For years, the approach has been defined by fencing, patrols, and checkpoints, but the...

The promise of crop insurance for Kashmir’s orchardists arrives against a backdrop of repeated devastation, yet the cautious reception from growers reflects a long history of unmet assurances. Apple cultivation,...

The malfunction of Gulmarg’s gondola was not just a technical snag; it was an episode that exposed the fragility of an icon woven into Kashmir’s tourism identity. Hundreds of tourists...

Power sector in Jammu and Kashmir has reached a critical juncture, registering its highest-ever revenue realisation of over Rs 5200 crore in the financial year 2025–26. The milestone reflects a...

The sudden announcement of Srinagar Airport’s phased closure has pressed a panic button that should never have been touched. What ought to have been a carefully managed exercise in runway...