Under Utilisation of Tourism Funds

The revelation by the Union Tourism Ministry in the Lok Sabha regarding the underutilisation of funds allocated for tourism projects in Jammu and Kashmir under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a matter of serious concern.…

Enhancing Pilgrim Services

The introduction of an exclusive helicopter booking quota for senior citizens and specially-abled pilgrims by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is a welcome move that reflects the Board’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.…

Challenges Plaguing Gram Nyayalayas

The concept of Gram Nyayalayas, or village courts, was envisioned as a groundbreaking step towards providing accessible and affordable justice to rural citizens. Designed to ensure that legal recourse is not a privilege confined to…

JDA’s Crisis of Accountability

The ongoing investigation into the missing files from the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) has exposed a troubling pattern of negligence, favouritism, and potential corruption within the institution. Despite the registration of an FIR and the…

Preserving Ladakh’s Ecosystem

The report submitted by the Ladakh administration to the NGT offers a glimmer of hope in an era where environmental degradation and deforestation have become pressing global concerns. The data reveals that Ladakh, a cold,…

Disability Pensions

The Supreme Court’s tough stand against the Centre for dragging retired armed forces personnel to court over disability pension claims is a stark reminder of the bureaucratic insensitivity that often plagues our systems. The court’s…

Terror Strikes Kashmir Again

The tragic incident in Behibagh, Kulgam, where a retired Army soldier, was martyred, and his wife and niece were injured in a terror attack, is a stark reminder of the persistent violence that continues to…

Rural Bank Heist

The heist at the Suid Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank in Dachchan, Kishtwar, has sent shockwaves through the banking sector and the local community. Masked thieves looted nearly Rs 19 lakh in the dead…

Strategic Push for Critical Minerals

The approval of the National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) by the Government marks a significant step toward self-reliance in key resources necessary for India’s green energy transition. With a total outlay of Rs 34,300 crore…

Balancing Growth and Fiscal Discipline

The Union Budget 2025-26 outlines the financial roadmap for the upcoming fiscal year. The key focus areas include infrastructure development, social welfare, economic growth, and fiscal consolidation. One of the standout features of this budget…