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Southern Connect

We all know that Jammu and Kashmir has enormous potential to attract tourists from across India, but realising this requires sustained promotion, better connectivity with different markets and a wider range of
Oct. 13, 2026

GCC Opportunity

Jammu and Kashmir’s search for new avenues of economic growth have to go beyond traditional sectors such as tourism, horticulture and handicrafts. While these industries remain vital to the Union Territory’s economy, the changing nature of the global business environment
Oct. 12, 2026

GST Reforms

The 57th meeting of the GST Council has once again brought the relationship between taxation, economic

Shared Habitat

J&K is facing a serious human-wildlife conflict. More than 17,000 incidents have been recorded in the

Regulatory Shift

The transition to the four new Labour Codes in Jammu and Kashmir is an important administrative exercise. However, its real test will lie in how effectively the new framework improves the everyday
Sep. 26, 2026

Stray Menace

Srinagar’s stray dog menace requires a measurable strategy. Official data places Srinagar’s stray dog population at about 64,416, based on a scientific survey conducted in 2023. Between June 2023 and September 2025,
Sep. 25, 2026

Shrinking Holdings

The shrinking average operational landholding in Jammu and Kashmir is a sign of a deeper change taking place in the rural economy. The average operational holding has declined from 0.595 hectares in
Sep. 24, 2026

Legislative Focus

The starting of the Autumn Session has once again raised an old concern: whether legislative time is being used for the purpose for which the Assembly exists. Protests and slogans are part
Sep. 23, 2026

Clean Governance

Coming across reports of bribery, fraud and misuse of official position has become increasingly common. Recent cases in Jammu and Kashmir show why corruption remains a serious challenge to governance and public
Sep. 22, 2026

Trust Matters

The decision of National Health Mission employees (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir to suspend their strike and return to duty is a welcome development. Earlier this month, the MBBS and BDS interns
Sep. 21, 2026

Semiconductor Opportunity

Semiconductors have become one of the most important resources in the modern world. They are small, but their role is huge. Almost every major technology depends on chips. Mobile phones, cars, computers,
Sep. 19, 2026

Kashmir’s Challenge

The resolve to build a drug-free India by 2029 must become a practical mission in Kashmir. The Vision Document 2026-2029 launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs provides a clear framework. But
Sep. 18, 2026

People First

The debate over the duration of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session raises a larger question than whether the House should sit for seven days or a month. The real issue is
Sep. 17, 2026

Health Check

The review of healthcare reforms on Monday chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is an important step, but the real test will be how quickly and effectively the proposed roadmap is implemented
Sep. 16, 2026