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 […]
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LG Manoj Sinha hails the Budget 2026-27
The budget promises unprecedented empowerment for youth, women, and farmers: LG Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today hailed the Budget 2026-27 as pragmatic which he said will prioritize economic acceleration, create future-ready infrastructure, sustain growth momentum, chart path to $5 trillion economy milestone within few years and comprehensive fiscal strategy will balance growth ambition with social […]
The March of the Seventy-Seventh
As the dust settles on Kartavya Path and the tricolour continues to flutter in the January breeze, the 77th Republic Day offers more than just a spectacle of military might or cultural vibrancy. It serves as a critical checkpoint in India’s journey as a constitutional democracy. Seventy-seven years is not merely a number; it represents […]
77th Republic Day, J&K Redefines “Integration” Through Rail, Road, and Resolve
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 […]
The Crisis of Delayed Marriages
Has the quest for a wealthy spouse overshadowed the need for a good one? We explore how materialism is reshaping modern matrimony. By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon The quest to find a life partner is a journey historically defined by hope, excitement, and the universal longing for companionship. It is a search for a soulmate who […]
The Silent Ebb
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 […]
The Art of the Ask
The barrier to entry for asking questions has collapsed, but the art of the interview is in danger. Are “armchair interviews” democratizing media or fueling one-sided narratives? By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In the modern media landscape, the interview has escaped the confines of the newsroom and the corporate boardroom. It has become the background noise […]
A Healthy Change
The positive story coming out of Jammu & Kashmir that deserves everyone’s attention towards the betterment of healthcare. While we often hear about infrastructure or politics, a quiet revolution is happening in the hospitals and clinics of the Union Territory. Recent data shows that J&K has become one of the safest places in India for […]
Majeed Masroor’s Transition from Song to Social Critique
From the romantic airwaves of Yuvawani to the sharp social critique of his latest book, Majeed Masroor’s journey reflects the changing pulse of Kashmir. An in-depth review of a literary icon’s crusade against social decay By Rayees Ahmad Kumar The soundscape of Kashmir in the 1990s was distinct, defined not just by the turbulence of […]
The Debt Illusion
Has Kashmir’s Appetite for Luxury Outpaced its Reality? By Rafiq Dar In Kashmir, there is an old saying that cuts to the bone of the valley’s current economic temper: “If one rides a horse, the other one climbs the wall.” It is a proverb about envy, about the desperate need to match a neighbor’s stride, […]