Fault Lines in Power Sector

It defies logic that twelve long years have not been enough to revive even a modest 9 MW hydroelectric project in Jammu and Kashmir. The Sewa-III Hydroelectric Project in Mashka, Basohli-once commissioned with optimism in…

Jammu and Katra Connectivity Crisis

Northern Railway’s announcement of the continued cancellation of 22 trains till March-April 2026, along with the short-term termination of 16 others, has come as a severe blow to Jammu and Katra’s fragile economy and connectivity.…

The Brick Conundrum

The judgment of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court upholding the powers of Deputy Commissioners to seize vehicles carrying unlicensed bricks has reaffirmed the constitutional validity of the Jammu and Kashmir Brick Kiln…

Pensioners’ Never Ending Woes

The UT Government owes a staggering Rs 4,468 crore in pending retirement dues to its former employees, which should serve as a wake-up call for the administration. These arrears-spanning GPF, gratuity, commutation, and leave salary-represent…

Rising Domestic Violence

The latest figures on domestic violence in Jammu and Kashmir present an alarming reality that demands urgent social and Governmental introspection. With over 2,800 cases reported in just two years and a staggering 121 per…

Mounting Vacancy Crisis

The revelation in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that as many as 2,960 gazetted and 14,993 non-gazetted posts are lying vacant across 32 Government departments has once again exposed the deep administrative paralysis gripping…

Vertical Lift to Nowhere

The proposed vertical lift from Peerkho to Mubarak Mandi-envisioned as a seamless mobility link connecting the historic core of Jammu city-stands today as a case study in bureaucratic indecision, flawed sequencing, and misplaced priorities. Despite…

Unutilised Tourism Grants

The dismal performance of J&K’s Tourism Department over the past two financial years is a glaring example of administrative inertia and fiscal mismanagement. Despite crores being allocated annually to strengthen tourism infrastructure and enhance visitor…

Loopholes in Mining Policy

The deliberations in the J&K Legislative Assembly have once again exposed glaring loopholes in the Union Territory’s Mining Policy. Legislators across party lines voiced strong criticism, describing the existing framework as “detrimental to livelihoods” and…

Alarming Unemployment Crisis

The revelation that over 3.61 lakh educated unemployed youth are registered with employment exchanges across Jammu and Kashmir is deeply unsettling. The number of unemployed, underemployed, and those who have stopped registering is far higher.…