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Monday, October 12, 2026
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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,
Oct. 12, 2026
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GST Reforms

The 57th meeting of the GST Council has once again brought the relationship between taxation, economic growth and fiscal federalism into focus. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the meeting in New Delhi in his capacity as Finance Minister of Jammu
Oct. 10, 2026
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Shared Habitat

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

Global Spotlight

Valley is gearing up for the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon. The event is an

Beyond IFFJK

The way ahead is clear: IFFJK should not be allowed to remain a four-day celebration that ends with the closing ceremony. Its first edition has created momentum, and that momentum now needs
Sep. 12, 2026

Bollywood Reconnect

Kashmir’s long association with Bollywood is entering a new chapter. Filmmakers, actors and musicians camped in the Valley for the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK). During interactions with the
Sep. 11, 2026

Keep Promise

The decision of MBBS and BDS interns across the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir to call off their strike and resume duties is welcome. More importantly, it offers the government an
Sep. 10, 2026

Flood Lessons

Twelve years have passed since the devastating September 2014 floods shook Srinagar and large parts of Kashmir. The catastrophe disrupted lives, destroyed homes and businesses, damaged infrastructure and exposed serious gaps in
Sep. 9, 2026

New Window

The first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir has begun in Srinagar with considerable fanfare. The four-day festival has brought cinema, culture and creativity to the Valley. But its significance goes
Sep. 8, 2026

Film Future

The Jammu and Kashmir International Film Festival, which is all set to start today, can become much more than a cultural event. It can open a new window for Kashmir. With around
Sep. 7, 2026

Waterway Push

Rivers and lakes were once important transport routes in Jammu and Kashmir. The Jhelum connected communities and supported movement of people and goods. Local lakes also played an important role in daily
Sep. 5, 2026

Rural Healthcare

India’s doctor-to-population ratio looks encouraging on paper. The national estimate is around one doctor for every 811 people. This is better than the World Health Organisation’s recommended ratio of one doctor for
Sep. 4, 2026

United Response

Terrorism remains one of the biggest threats to peace. It does not respect borders. It does not recognise geography. Its impact can reach far beyond the place where an attack takes place.
Sep. 3, 2026

Film Frontier

As the countdown enters its final days, excitement is building around the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir. The four-day festival, scheduled for September 7 to 10, promises to be
Sep. 2, 2026
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