Kashmir’s horticulture sector, worth nearly Rs 10,000 crore annually, continues to stand exposed to the vagaries of nature without any formal insurance cover. The recent hail storms that swept across...

The establishment of a Security Operations Centre in Jammu and Kashmir is not only a step forward but also part of a larger global narrative. Across the world, governments and...

The medical entrance examination, meant to be the most sacred gateway to the nation’s healing profession, now stands tainted by allegations that strike at the very heart of trust. What...

The fragile snowpack across the Himalayas this winter has once again exposed the delicate balance between climate variability and water security in Kashmir. Though precipitation in March and April has...

Holistic Agriculture Development Programme has emerged as a structural intervention in the rural economy of Jammu and Kashmir. It has established more than one lakh units across all districts, reaching...

The announcement of new allocations for rural road projects in Jammu and Kashmir is not just about infrastructure; it is about rewriting the geography of opportunity. With projects worth thousands...

Supreme Court’s verdict on the Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) scheme marks a decisive moment in the long, fraught battle between the aspirations of thousands of job seekers and the constitutional imperative of...

The disclosure of rampant illegal constructions across Kashmir’s tourist destinations is not just a bureaucratic detail; it is a warning signal about the fragile state of governance, ecology, and tourism...

The integration of migrant ration cards into the National Food Security Act database is not merely an administrative reform; it is a profound statement of inclusion. For decades, displaced families...

Marking a decisive shift from conventional policing to precision enforcement, a multi-layered anti-drug strategy has been unveiled in Jammu and Kashmir, signalling a determined effort to dismantle the narcotics ecosystem...