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Stop Forest Encroachment

The continued encroachment of nearly 20,000 hectares of forest land in Jammu and Kashmir, despite clear High Court directions, is a serious warning for both governance and ecology. Forest land is not unused space. It is a public asset, an environmental shield and a natural inheritance that belongs not only to the present generation but also to…
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Give Hockey Priority

The ALFA HOCKEY Inter-School Tournament in Srinagar has brought renewed attention to a sport that carries both history and promise in Jammu and Kashmir. Hockey has long been associated with discipline, speed, teamwork and national pride,…

Jobs for Sportspersons

The selection of 223 outstanding sportspersons for Government employment under the sports quota is a landmark moment for Jammu and Kashmir’s sporting community. It is more than a recruitment exercise. It is a strong public recognition of…

Cinema Returns to Kashmir

The decision to host the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir from September 7 to 11 is a welcome and powerful step, but it must be treated as more than a ceremonial cultural event. It is an opportunity to restore Jammu…

Credit for Farm Growth

Agricultural credit is one of the strongest tools for transforming Jammu and Kashmir’s rural economy, but it must now be delivered with greater speed, ambition and accountability. The review chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has…

Before Monsoon, Fix Gaps Now

Jammu and Kashmir’s monsoon preparedness cannot be treated as a routine seasonal exercise. It must be handled as a serious governance responsibility, especially in a region where floods, flash floods, landslides, cloudbursts and road…

Tourism vision for Gool

The successful organization of Gool Mela at Narsingha Meadows is a strong reminder that tourism in Jammu and Kashmir cannot remain limited to a few well-known destinations. The real beauty of the region lies equally in its rural…