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Safe Workplaces for Women

The review of POSH Act implementation in Jammu and Kashmir must be seen as more than an administrative exercise. It is a test of how seriously institutions value the dignity, safety and confidence of women at the workplace. A woman entering an office, institution, private establishment or field unit should never have to calculate the cost of…
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Ayurveda Colleges for J&K

The proposal for establishing new Ayurveda colleges in Srinagar and Jammu is a timely and meaningful demand that deserves serious administrative attention. It is not merely a request for adding two more institutions to the educational map…

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…

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…