Smart Farming for Self-Reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s launch of two transformative agricultural schemes – the Rs 24,000-crore Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and the Rs 11,440-crore Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses – marks a crucial step in…

Implement Modern Trade Rules

Tourism has long been one of the mainstays of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy, sustaining livelihoods and promoting the region’s image across the world. Yet, the sector continues to be governed by a set of archaic…

Rekindling India-Afghanistan Ties

In diplomacy, there are no permanent friends or foes-only enduring interests. This timeless principle finds clear expression in the evolving dynamics between India and Afghanistan. The visit of Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to…

Ensuring Life Saving Drugs

The directive of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court to the Managing Director of the Jammu and Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited for ensuring the availability of life-saving drugs exposes a deeply troubling…

Mission Terror-Free J&K

The Union Home Minister’s recent security review on Jammu & Kashmir-and his assertion that the terror ecosystem in the Union Territory has been “almost crippled”-is not empty rhetoric. It is the latest milestone in a…

USA Return to Afghanistan

The Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, where eleven nations-including India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, and Central Asian republics-collectively denounced attempts to deploy military infrastructure in Afghanistan and its neighbourhood, mark a rare and crucial convergence…

Bridging India’s Skill Gap

The launch of the Rs 60,000-crore Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through upgraded ITIs marks a historic milestone in India’s journey toward building a skilled and employable workforce for the 21st century. The ambitious…

DPC Stalemate in Edu Deptt

The ongoing delay in conducting the DPC for Class IV employees in the Jammu district’s School Education Department is a glaring example of administrative apathy and systemic injustice. Three years have passed since hundreds of…

Govt Fulfils Relief Promises

The release of Rs 171 crore as an advance instalment under the PM-KISAN scheme marks a decisive moment in the Government’s ongoing efforts to provide relief and reassurance to the flood-affected farmers of Jammu and…

National Law University

The proposal for establishing a National Law University in J&K marks a significant step towards strengthening legal education and justice delivery in the UT. The formal submission of a detailed blueprint by the Departments of…