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Friday, June 20, 2025
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Friday, June 20, 2025

Editorial - Page 5

Skilling Mission

Jammu and Kashmir’s Holistic Skill Development Plan (HSDP) has been launched with an aim to reshape the UT’s workforce and employment landscape through an integrated and inclusive strategy. The plan sets out
Jun. 19, 2025
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Virus Watch

While COVID-19 remains largely contained in Jammu and Kashmir, the health department has confirmed a recent rise to 15 active infections out of 18 recorded since January. Officials described the COVID-19 curve in J&K as stable and urged residents to
Jun. 18, 2025
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Hope Returns

In the aftermath of the tragic terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22, several

Proactive Protection

As temperatures surge across Jammu and Kashmir, the union territory faces an increasingly grave danger of

Farming Threat 

The sale of counterfeit fertilizers, seeds and pesticides in branded packaging has always impacted farmers across India. A considerable portion of the pesticide market is made up of non-genuine products which can
Mar. 22, 2025

Traffic Overload

Over the past seven years, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a sharp rise in vehicular traffic, with registered vehicles nearly doubling from 14.88 lakh in 2017 to 27.29 lakh by December 2024.
Mar. 20, 2025

Mushroom Boom

Mushroom farming has quietly carved a niche for itself in Jammu and Kashmir’s agriculture sector as an enterprise accessible, especially to those with modest means. Unlike traditional crops that demand vast fields
Mar. 19, 2025

Flood Resilience

Flood control in Kashmir continues to be a major challenge, especially in light of past disasters, such as the 2014 deluge. The Valley’s geographical and climatic conditions make it prone to extreme
Mar. 18, 2025

Encroachment Battle

The issue of land encroachment and the conversion of agricultural land for industrial and commercial purposes in Jammu and Kashmir has long been a pressing concern. Minister for Health and Education, Sakeena
Mar. 15, 2025

Dire Straits

Dal Lake, the jewel of Srinagar, was once famed for its pristine clarity. However, the lake continues to grapple with pollution. While recent government initiatives, such as connecting houseboats to sewage treatment
Mar. 13, 2025

Fresh Air

Air pollution is considered a major environmental threat by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Kashmir’s air quality too has been a growing concern, particularly during winter when dense fog blankets the valley.
Mar. 12, 2025

Entrepreneurial Shift

Jammu and Kashmir’s demographic landscape, with over 58% of its population in the working-age bracket, offers a strategic advantage in redefining its economic trajectory. This potential is increasingly being channelled through a
Mar. 11, 2025

Reclaiming Lives

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is gearing up to launch a Union Territory-wide campaign against drug addiction, a growing menace particularly in the Kashmir valley. The initiative, spearheaded by the Chief Secretary,
Mar. 8, 2025

Prescription Clarity

The Directorate of Health Services Jammu (DHSJ) has issued strict guidelines instructing all government doctors to adhere to standardised prescription norms in their respective institutions. This directive comes in response to increasing
Mar. 5, 2025
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