The plan to make India drug-free by 2029 is being positioned as a national security and social stability priority. It rests on four pillars: intelligence-based enforcement, control of synthetic drugs,...

The protest by medical interns across Jammu and Kashmir has reached a decisive juncture, exposing the fragility of the health system when essential service providers are compelled to agitate for...

Himalayan arc, stretching across fragile seismic zones and weather-sensitive terrain, is today confronting a compounded risk that cannot be ignored. Glacial lake outburst floods and snow avalanches are no longer...

Urban development in Jammu and Kashmir has long been constrained by fragmented planning, limited financing, and the absence of integrated models that balance heritage, ecology, and modern infrastructure. The recent...

Ban on ten ghee batches across Jammu and Kashmir is not a technical notice buried in regulatory files. It is a blunt warning that unsafe food has already entered homes,...

Tourism in Kashmir has always thrived on its natural beauty, yet destinations with immense potential often remain neglected due to poor infrastructure. One such place is Drang, near Tangmarg, a...

Healthcare in Jammu and Kashmir has expanded through new medical colleges, nursing institutions, critical-care facilities, and digital platforms. Telemedicine has extended reach into remote belts. Infrastructure has widened access, but...

Seasonal respiratory infections are expected to rise during monsoon and winter, placing hospitals under added strain. The advisory issued for patient and healthcare-worker safety makes clear that infection prevention cannot...

Vision of quaternary healthcare, where the most advanced treatments are made available to all, is compelling. Yet the lived reality at the grassroots exposes a stark contradiction. In many districts,...

Move to prepare Jammu and Srinagar Municipal Corporations for entry into the municipal bond market represents a bold step towards reshaping urban governance in Kashmir. For too long, civic bodies...