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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

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

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

Enough is enough

Shock, anger, and outrage! This sums up the mood of the valley currently. A savage rape of a 12-year-old girl in Bandipora has shamed Kashmir again. Kudos to Bandipora Police for prompt
Aug. 11, 2026

Debt restructuring 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has again come to the rescue of financially-challenged Jammu and Kashmir. The Centre has restructured the entire debt of the Union Territory. In addition, the government has
Aug. 10, 2026

Save glaciers!

Climate change is for real. Winters are becoming milder, and summers are getting hotter. Jammu and Kashmir is warming at a higher rate than the world average. The average temperature of Jammu and Kashmir has increased
Aug. 1, 2026

Save our daughters!

Even before the wounds of Budgam could heal, another rape of Kashmir’s daughter has shaken the vale. Two beasts not only raped a young woman but also filmed the deplorable act. The
Jul. 30, 2026

Revive bat industry  

Finally, the Jammu and Kashmir government has woken up to the plight of the Kashmir bat industry. Once the valley’s pride, the industry is gasping for breath. Sensing the crisis, Chief Minister Omar
Jul. 29, 2026

Only the beginning

It is curtains for the 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir initiative. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched the campaign on April 11 to rid Jammu and Kashmir of drug and substance use. July 21
Jul. 21, 2026

Cancer care  

A long wait has finally come to an end. Jammu and Kashmir has declared cancer a notifiable disease. A notification has already been issued in this regard. Earlier, eighteen states declared cancer a notifiable
Jul. 15, 2026

Flashfloods

Flashfloods have wreaked havoc in the Chenab Valley. The under-construction 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project was severely damaged when mounds of debris entered the site. A massive flow of water and mud
Jul. 10, 2026

Welcome!

The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra kicked off in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of 4800 devotees in Jammu. The first darshan of the
Jul. 4, 2026
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