Jammu Kashmir: Power Demand Projected to Rise 50 Per Cent Despite Outdated Infrastructure
While the power sector continues to function with ‘decades old infrastructure’, Jammu Kashmir is likely to witness growth in power demand by nearly 50 percent in a decade. According to the official documents, authorities have projected that Jammu and Kashmir will likely have an extra power demand by 49.42 percent by the year 2034-35. The […]
Zanskar in Focus
In the UT of Ladakh, the Central government is trying to do the necessary linkages of local products with the rest of the markets. Recent registration of “Local Butter (Zanskar Mar)” with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) marks a transformative moment for the Zanskar Valley and its rich but often overlooked […]
ECONOMIC RECOVERY
India’s labour market continued to show resilience and gradual improvement during July–September 2025, as per the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The data reflects higher female participation and a dip in unemployment, signaling sustained economic recovery […]
UNIQUE REVIEW
The Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir recently chaired a meeting of the Unique Identification Authority of India Implementation Committee (UIDIC) to review Aadhaar-based initiatives and strengthen the authentication ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on achieving universal Aadhaar coverage, enhancing citizen-centric services, and introducing technological and policy reforms for efficient service […]
Positive Push
In a positive push for Kashmir’s carpet industry, the Union Ministry of Textiles has sanctioned ₹51 lakh for the procurement and distribution of 100 additional Modified Modern Steel Carpet Looms under the ‘Wool Processing Scheme’ of the Central Wool Development Board. This initiative follows the recent distribution of an earlier batch of 100 looms, […]
Revival of Darbar Move
The revival of the traditional Darbar Move under Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s administration has infused Jammu with a deep sense of nostalgia and celebration. The symbolic return of the government’s winter offices marks not just a bureaucratic shift, but a cultural and emotional reconnection between the twin capitals of Jammu and Srinagar. Crowds […]
OFFBEAT DESTINATIONS
While the J&K government is trying to develop offbeat destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, the central government should come out with some special scheme for their development. Recently the J & K government said that there is no exclusive central scheme for developing offbeat destinations highlights a critical policy gap. While iconic tourist spots like […]
Fresh Dialogue
After months of stalemate, the dialogue between the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and representatives of Ladakh finally resumed in New Delhi recently, reviving hopes for a peaceful resolution to the UT’s long-pending demands. The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) reiterated their key issues, restoration of Statehood and inclusion under the […]
Fresh Dialogue
After months of stalemate, the dialogue between the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and representatives of Ladakh finally resumed in New Delhi recently, reviving hopes for a peaceful resolution to the UT’s long-pending demands. The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) reiterated their key issues, restoration of Statehood and inclusion under the […]
Leh Moving to Peace
After the recent violence in Leh town, UT of Ladakh is slowly getting back its peace with the help of administration. Slew of measures in Ladakh are responsible to normalize the situation. Recently six leaders, including a Congress Councillor and a woman activist, were released on bail after three weeks of detention in connection with […]
