Plastic waste is now a defining feature of Jammu and Kashmir’s landscape. Bottles, wrappers and bags are scattered along riverbanks, roadsides and open spaces, carried by rain into streams and...

Drug abuse treatment in India has long been defined by short-term interventions. Detoxification, counselling and discharge were treated as the conclusion of care. The new rehabilitation framework introduced in Jammu...

Dispute resolution in Jammu and Kashmir took a turn during the recent National Lok Adalat, where more than 23,000 cases were settled in a single day and settlements worth over...

Skill development in Jammu and Kashmir is entering a phase where intent must translate into measurable outcomes. The plan to restructure Industrial Training Institutes under a new skilling framework is...

Smart meters were introduced in Jammu and Kashmir with the promise of transparency, efficiency, and accountability in electricity consumption. That promise today lies broken. Over 50,000 meters remain defunct, leaving...

Policies on skill development and homestays are moving into focus as part of a wider agenda that also covers infrastructure, industry, agriculture, and connectivity.  Mission Skill framework proposes training across...

Inauguration of an international film festival in Jammu and Kashmir marks a decisive moment in the region’s cultural and economic journey. It is not simply a celebration of cinema but...

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...