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The Power Development Department boasts a 250 percent surge in revenue and a crackdown on theft. Yet, with an 800 MW deficit and failing infrastructure, the lights are still going out. Why financial gains haven’t translated into a reliable grid for the Valley. By Riyaz Bhat With the end of 2025, the power sector in […]

“Safar Taveel Hai, Bhoj Bhi Bari Hai. Par Har Surat, Yeh Safar Jaari Hai.” (The journey is long, the burden is heavy. But at all costs, the journey continues.) With these poetic words resonating through the august House, the Finance Minister rose to present the Second Budget for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir […]

In his first address to the newly elected Assembly, the Lieutenant Governor laid out a vision anchored in Economy, Ecology, and Equity. In a landmark address marking the commencement of the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir laid out a sweeping vision for the Union Territory, defining the […]

From the termination of the Indus Water Treaty to the arrival of the first freight train in the Valley, the 77th Republic Day address outlines a radical shift in strategy. The message is clear: the era of managing conflict is over; the era of aggressive integration has begun. The 77th Republic Day celebrations in Jammu […]

Can Kashmir’s Vanishing Blue Veins Be Saved? For centuries, the Kashmir Valley has been defined by the rhythm of its waters. From the sweeping expanse of Wular Lake to the intricate, willow-lined veins of the Jhelum River, the region’s identity is as much liquid as it is solid. But today, a quiet crisis is unfolding […]

From “snail mail” to cloud computing and digital addressing infrastructures, the Department of Posts is undergoing a radical reinvention. By Ajaz Rashid For generations, the image of the Indian postal system was immutable: the sturdy red letterbox standing sentinel on a street corner, the rhythmic thud of a date stamp, and the uniformed postman on […]

From governance reforms and infrastructure milestones to tourism revival and social welfare, 2025 marked a year of steady movement for Jammu & Kashmir. As the sun sets over the peaks of the Zabarwan Range this December, the reflection on the waters of the Dal Lake carries more than just the golden hue of winter. For […]

In a decisive blow to the ‘backdoor culture,’ the government terminates 103 illegal F&ES appointees, upholding its ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy against corruption. By Ajaz Rashid In a decisive crackdown aimed at restoring the sanctity of public institutions and upholding the merit of aspiring youth, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday terminated the services of […]