The solemnity of Lok Bhavan’s swearing-in lawns and the angry commotion inside Nawa-i-Subh present a vivid study in the fragile calculus of power. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s decision to expand his cabinet by inducting four senior legislators was framed as an exercise in consolidation, a calculated balance of regional equity, gender representation, and seasoned legislative […]
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Omar Abdullah Expands Cabinet, Inducts 4 New Ministers
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to four new ministers at Lok Bhavan to strengthen the Omar Abdullah-led administration. However, the induction triggered sudden protests at the party headquarters over the exclusion of veteran legislator Mubarak Ahmad Gul. By Ajaz Rashid In a major administrative and political restructuring of the Jammu and […]
LG Addresses Valedictory Session of J&K GCC Summit 2026
Jammu Kashmir is open and ready for Global Capability Centres. I am fully confident that in the next 10 years, Global Capability Centres can become a vital part of Jammu Kashmir’s industrial ecosystem: LG Sinha Jammu: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today addressed the Valedictory Session of the J&K Global Capability Centre (GCC) Summit 2026. […]
Beyond Concrete and Commuting
For decades, the streets of Jammu and Kashmir’s twin capitals have narrated a frustrating tale of civic schizophrenia. No sooner is a pristine layer of blacktop laid than another utility agency arrives with excavators, tearing apart public money and commuter patience in equal measure. The chaotic tangle of overhead wires overhead and scarred asphalt underfoot […]
The Next Harvest
Venture-backed agri-tech often caters to sprawling commercial estates, leaving small and marginal farmers behind. Shifting toward cooperative ownership models and affordable hardware ensures that the digital transition leaves no community stranded. By Ajaz Rashid Urging financial institutions, academic bodies, and private-sector venture partners to actively dismantle systemic funding barriers, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha made an […]
Mobilizing Youth for National Progress
Young people are already defining the realities of today, not just waiting for tomorrow. Equipping them with real civic agency, modern skills, and financial autonomy is essential for enduring growth. By Syed Mustafa Ahmad Youth represent an indispensable pillar of any civilized, progressive, and enduring society. They are not merely the inheritors of tomorrow; they […]
Classrooms Holding Ground
The latest official figures presented to the Legislative Assembly reveal an encouraging trend in school education: dropout rates have dropped across primary and upper primary tiers, paired with measurable gains in board examination performance. At the primary level, early school departures fell from 1.6 percent to 1.1 percent over the past academic year, while the […]
The Crack Beneath Paradise
Beneath the serene waters of the Jhelum and the postcard valleys of Kashmir, a colossal geological engine is grinding into silence. Deep underground, pressure is mounting along silent fractures and above ground, millions inhabit concrete traps built over quicksand. By Ajaz Rashid Across the bowl of the Kashmir Valley, life unfolds against an idyllic canvas […]
The Cost of an Extra Holiday
Kashmir’s students already navigate severe weather closures, administrative disruptions, and extensive breaks. Slicing away another school day deprives young minds of the vital continuity they need to compete globally. By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “In this age, education is the remedy for the ailments of the nation.” These timeless words of wisdom from Allama Muhammad Iqbal […]
40,000 Seats, Zero Excuses
The revelation presented before the Legislative Assembly that more than 40,000 posts remain vacant under the direct recruitment quota is both an alarming administrative indictment and a stark reflection of lost opportunity. In a region where youth unemployment has consistently simmered as a socioeconomic flashpoint, keeping 40,672 public sector positions unoccupied represents not just an […]