Historic Ranji Performance
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…
Category: Editorials
Cancer Cases Rising Alarmingly
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…
Tourism Revival Gains Momentum
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,…
Accountability In Legal Handling
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…
Planning Paralysis Hurts Jammu
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…
Safeguarding Centuries Of Legacy
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…
Media Misinformation Crisis
The growing alarm in the Legislative Assembly over the circulation of fake videos reflects a crisis that extends far beyond partisan politics. When the Speaker assured members that a discussion on fake news was underway,…
New Era Smart Governance
Jammu and Kashmir’s rise as a national leader in digital governance marks one of the most striking administrative transformations in contemporary India. In just a few years, the Union Territory has moved from limited online…
Vacancies Amid Rising Unemployment
The disclosure that 77,099 government posts are vacant across 38 departments in Jammu and Kashmir is a stark reflection of a deeper governance and developmental crisis. At a time when the UT is grappling with…
Rafale Deal Strategic Boost
The decision by India to move ahead with the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets marks one of the most consequential defence modernisation steps in decades. Cleared under the leadership of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh…