FRESH ASSESSMENT
The Union Home Ministry’s move to seek a fresh assessment of bunker requirements in Jammu and Kashmir’s border areas reflects a sobering lesson drawn from recent hostilities. Operation Sindhoor, marked by unprecedented Pakistani shelling of civilian zones, exposed both the vulnerability of border populations and the critical role protective infrastructure plays in preventing displacement […]
Change of Land Use
The recent draft Change of Land Use (CLU) Policy proposed by the Revenue Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh is a timely and necessary intervention. For years, the absence of a uniform land conversion framework has encouraged ad-hoc development, delayed approvals, and created uncertainty for both residents and investors. By introducing […]
Steady decline
The steadily declining water level in Kashmir’s lifeline, the Jhelum, is a stark reminder of growing vulnerability to climate variability. With the gauge at Sangam dropping to an alarming 0.56 feet—exposing large stretches of the riverbed—the impact of the prolonged dry spell is no longer abstract; it is visible, immediate, and deeply […]
ADMINISTRATIVE LAPSE
The recent suspension of cardiac procedures at Jammu’s Government Super Speciality Hospital (SSH) is more than an administrative lapse, it is a crisis that has placed human lives at stake. When authorized suppliers of stents, pacemakers, balloons and other critical devices halted supplies over unpaid dues nearing several crores, the Cath Lab, which handles nearly […]
Waqf Governance
The recent closure of the upload window for the UMEED Central Portal marks a milestone in India’s long-pending effort to bring Waqf governance into the digital era. Launched during the summer of this year, the portal represents one of the most ambitious attempts by the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs to centralise information, streamline processes, […]
New Assignment
The recent decision Jammu and Kashmir Government to designate the J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE) as the State School Standards Authority marks a major stride toward strengthening educational governance in the Union Territory. Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, this move places J&K among the growing group of States and UTs […]
POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT
The recent e document submitted by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) marks a significant moment in Ladakh’s ongoing quest for political empowerment and constitutional safeguards. By presenting a detailed framework that includes a draft Statehood Act, Sixth Schedule provisions, and specific legal arguments, including proposed Article 371-K, the Ladakh groups […]
Challenge to Public Health
Pancreatic cancer, long regarded as one of the most lethal malignancies, continues to pose a formidable challenge to public health, primarily because it remains silent until reaching an advanced stage in UT of Jammu and Kashmir. Doctors in Kashmir warn that the disease is slowly but steadily rising across the region, driven by lifestyle […]
FOOD SUPPLY ECOSYSTEM
The 2025 FPO–Hospitality & Farmers’ Benefit Summit has spotlighted a long-overdue shift in India’s food supply ecosystem: direct, structured partnerships between Farmer Producer Organizations and the hospitality sector. At a time when hotels and restaurants are increasingly prioritising clean, sustainably sourced ingredients, the government’s push for institutionalised procurement linkages is both timely and transformative. […]
Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest Night as Cold Wave Deepens Across Valley
Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district recorded its coldest night of the season as temperatures plunged to –3.2°C, the Meteorological Department reported on Monday. The sharp fall marked a fresh spell of intense cold across the Valley, with several areas dipping well below freezing. According to the Met office, tourist destinations and higher-altitude regions witnessed even harsher […]
