The prolonged failure to clear encroached land at Balolenullah in the Bari Brahmana industrial belt has become a troubling symbol of administrative paralysis. Nearly a decade after 522 kanals were earmarked for industrial expansion, barely…
The continued absence of a clear roadmap for the new hydropower policy underscores a deeper structural problem in governance and execution in Jammu and Kashmir. The initial announcement by Government last year had generated expectations…
The financial health of PSUs in J&K reflects a deeper structural crisis that goes far beyond balance sheets. The fact that a majority of these Government-owned enterprises continue to operate at losses year after year…
The announcements by LG to construct a temple dedicated to Adi Shankaracharya indicates a substantial change in the approach toward managing and enriching one of India’s most prominent pilgrimage destinations. The focus appears to be…
Jammu and Kashmir’s entry into the final of the Ranji Trophy is far more than a statistical milestone; it is a powerful statement of belief, resilience and sustained excellence. For a team that made its…
The growing cancer burden in Jammu and Kashmir is emerging as one of the most serious long-term public health crises facing the region. The 32,425 cases reported over three years, as disclosed by the Health…
The decision to reopen 14 tourist destinations across J&K marks a timely and strategic step ahead of the upcoming summer tourism season. Coming after a comprehensive security audit and high-level reviews involving national security agencies,…
The latest attempt by the Jammu and Kashmir Government to tighten litigation management reflects a familiar pattern-strong intent backed by detailed guidelines, yet shadowed by a history of uneven implementation. The new framework, with its…
The unfolding delay in finalising the statutory framework for urban growth in Jammu has become a defining governance failure with long-term consequences for the region’s economic, ecological and social stability. A Master Plan is not…
The recent disclosure by the Government in the Rajya Sabha regarding conservation funding highlights the critical role of the Archaeological Survey of India in preserving the civilisational legacy of Jammu and Kashmir. The restoration of…
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