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Editorial- Page 6

Cry, my Kishtwar!

Jammu and Kashmir has again been shamed. An in-charge headmaster raped a 15-year-old girl, resulting in pregnancy and her death following an abortion attempt in Kishtwar. Police have arrested accused Khalid Ahmed
Aug. 23, 2026
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Step in right direction 

Jammu and Kashmir is steadily expanding the institutional and market ecosystem for traditional crafts. The government is focusing on upgrading laboratories development of craft villages. Pashmina Testing & Quality Certification Centre has been upgraded with five advanced equipment categories, including a Projection
Aug. 22, 2026
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Healthy J&K

Food adulteration, misleading claims, and overuse of preservatives and artificial colors are making India sick. Junk food,

Drug-free India

Drugs are eating into the vitals of our society. We are losing fertile minds and precious

India-EU FTA

India–European Union Free Trade Agreement has augured well for Kashmir’s fledgling handicrafts sector. Called the mother of all deals, the India–EU FTA gives a decisive boost to labour-intensive sectors such as textiles,
Jan. 30, 2026

Growing cybercrimes 

Jammu and Kashmir government has tightened defence mechanisms to curb cyber fraud and online financial scams. Chairing the 36th Union Territory Level Coordination Committee meeting, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has called for
Jan. 29, 2026

Welcome snowfall

Finally, snow has draped Kashmir in white. Though the upper reaches witnessed snowfall on New Year’s Eve, the plains were longing for a similar feat. The weather god seems to have heard
Jan. 28, 2026

Budget 2026-27

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has started wide-ranging consultations on the forthcoming budget. Omar, who also holds a finance portfolio, met legislators, trade bodies, tourism stakeholders, educationists, agriculturists, horticulturists, entrepreneurs, and other public
Jan. 25, 2026

Agri reforms

Agri reforms Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a new agricultural boom. The Centre has earmarked ₹5,013 crore for the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme. HADP is designed to transform agriculture from subsistence-driven practices
Jan. 20, 2026

New hirings

Hotels have started hiring employees after massive layoffs post-Pahalgam attack. This follows an increase in the tourist footfall in winter. With snowfall reviving Kashmir’s winter charm, hotels have started reopening and recalling
Jan. 18, 2026

 Lights, camera, action!

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is once again hard-selling Jammu and Kashmir to filmmakers. The government is working hard to improve infrastructure to make Jammu and Kashmir an attractive destination. Omar has pitched
Jan. 17, 2026

Healthcare infra

Healthcare facilities remain a top public service priority of the government. A wide spectrum of hospital projects is being executed by the Health & Medical Education Department to improve healthcare facilities in
Jan. 13, 2026

Tech-enabled education

Jammu and Kashmir has achieved yet another feat in its pursuit of `universalization of education’. Fourteen of the 20 districts have been declared fully literate. This is a major step toward achieving
Jan. 10, 2026

Traffic management

  Police deserve kudos for taking smart measures to ease traffic chaos in Srinagar. For years, navigating Srinagar’s streets has been a nightmare. Endless jams, honking horns, and encroachments have become the
Jan. 9, 2026
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