Unlocking J&K’s Mineral Wealth

The first-ever limestone block auction to be conducted by the J&K Government marks a watershed moment in the Union Territory’s economic evolution. Spanning nearly 314 hectares across Rajouri, Poonch, and Anantnag, this auction is not…

Trade Unions’ Annual Returns

The Labour Department’s decision to issue notices to 335 unions for failing to submit annual returns under the Trade Unions Act, 1926, marks an important push toward accountability in the labour ecosystem of UT. While…

Long-Pending Labour Reforms

India’s long-awaited transition to a unified, modern labour framework moved decisively forward with the notification of the four Labour Codes-a reform package that has been pending since 2020. This marks one of the most ambitious…

Recovery Blueprint through PDNA

The UT Government’s decision to launch a comprehensive Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) following the devastating rains, flash floods, cloudbursts and landslides between August 14 and September 5 is not merely an administrative exercise-it is an…

MGNREGA’s Lifeline for Flood-Hit J&K

The Government’s decision to approve 150 person-days under MGNREGA for Jammu & Kashmir is more than an administrative revision-it is a timely intervention that directly addresses the unprecedented distress caused by this year’s monsoon floods.…

J&K’s Logistic Push

The Lieutenant Governor’s assertion that Jammu and Kashmir is steadily emerging as an investment-ready, competitive destination reflects a decisive shift in the Union Territory’s development paradigm. Over the past decade, massive investments in industrial infrastructure,…

Vigilance Inside Jails

The raids conducted by the CID (Counter-Intelligence) Jammu at the high-security Kot Bhalwal and Poonch jails underline a hard but often overlooked truth: the battle against terrorism is fought as much inside prisons as it…

Long Pending Flood Protection

The High Court’s stern rap on the authorities over the nine-year delay in completing the Tawi barrage and associated flood-protection measures is not just a judicial reprimand-it is a reminder of how dangerously complacent authorities…

Harnessing Small Hydro Power Projects

The issuance of Letters of Intent for 20 small hydroelectric projects across the Union Territory marks more than just another administrative milestone for Jammu & Kashmir-it signals a decisive shift toward a pragmatic and self-sustaining…