Unlocking Potential
Kashmir’s grape sector has significant potential to emerge as a stronger contributor to the region’s horticultural economy, but unlocking that potential requires a decisive shift towards scientific and sustainable cultivation. The interaction between renowned grape expert and ‘Grape Man of India’ Anil G. Meher and growers in Ganderbal is therefore a welcome initiative. […]
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Ladakh
An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck Leh in Ladakh early Thursday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at 6:05 am at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre located at 36.881 degrees north latitude and 74.402 degrees east longitude, the NCS said. There were no immediate reports of […]
Beyond Money: How Blockchain is Redefining the Global Economy
Throughout history, economic and geopolitical power has been determined by control over land, natural resources, industrial production, and financial systems. Today, a new technological revolution is challenging these traditional foundations. Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are reshaping how value is created, exchanged, and governed, potentially altering the balance of global economic power in the twenty-first […]
Artificial Intelligence: A Change in Knowledge Acquisition, Not the End of Knowledge
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Large Language Models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, has sparked an important debate: Are we witnessing the end of knowledge, or simply a transformation in the way knowledge is acquired? While some fear that AI will make human learning obsolete, the reality is far more nuanced. […]
Truck Carrying Poultry Overturns in South Kashmir
Hundreds of poultry birds were killed after a truck carrying them overturned near the Khudwani bypass area in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday, officials said. According to officials, the vehicle met with an accident while passing through the bypass stretch, resulting in the death of a large number of birds on the spot. The […]
Advisory Committee
More than ten months after the Jammu and Kashmir Government announced the constitution of a multi-stakeholder Advisory Committee for tourism, its continued absence raises uncomfortable questions about intent and execution. Tourism is not a peripheral sector in the Union Territory; it is an economic lifeline. When such a crucial reform mechanism remains unconstituted, the gap […]
DEEPENING DISTRESS
The recent meeting between the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha underscores the urgency of addressing the deepening distress in Kashmir’s tourism sector. Tourism remains the backbone of the Kashmir’s economy, supporting thousands of livelihoods directly and indirectly. Any prolonged disruption, therefore, has wide social and economic consequences. […]
Snowfall Disrupts Road, Rail and Air Connectivity Across Kashmir
Traffic on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended in both directions on Friday morning following fresh snowfall in and around the Navyug Tunnel, officials said. They said the Kashmir Valley witnessed fresh snowfall since late last night, severely impacting road, rail and air connectivity. An official said that vehicular movement between Jammu and Srinagar […]
SIGNIFICANT STEP
The recent decision empowering Lieutenant Governors and administrators of five Union Territories to authorise searches and seizures against misleading medical advertisements is a significant step toward protecting public health. By extending the powers under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, the Centre has closed an administrative gap that often delayed enforcement in […]
CONTINUED FOCUS
The recent visit of Union Home Secretary to Jammu and Kashmir signals the Centre’s continued focus on maintaining a firm grip over the evolving security landscape in the Union Territory. His detailed discussions with Lieutenant Governor and comprehensive reviews with the leadership of the Army, police, paramilitary and intelligence agencies underline the seriousness with which […]
