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A Policeman’s Supreme Sacrifice

When a policeman lays down his life in the line of duty, the loss cannot be confined to one home. It becomes a loss for the entire society he stood to protect. The sacrifice of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi in a terror attack in Anantnag is therefore not merely another tragic entry in the record of violence. It is a reminder of the price…
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Data-Driven Public Governance

Jammu and Kashmir is building an increasingly wide network of digital platforms across government departments. That is encouraging, but the real value of this transformation will not be measured by how many portals, dashboards or mobile…

Investing in J&K’s Future

Jammu and Kashmir has young people with ideas, ambition and the willingness to build something of their own. What many of them still need is a fair chance to take those ideas beyond the drawing board. That requires money, mentoring,…

Books Build Better Citizens

Education should never end with a textbook, a classroom lecture or an examination result. Its real purpose is visible in the habits young people develop, the choices they make and the responsibility they show towards themselves, society…

Building J&K’s Film Future

Jammu and Kashmir once occupied a special place in Indian cinema. Its mountains, lakes, gardens and villages were not merely attractive locations, but part of the visual memory of generations of filmgoers. For years, Kashmir appeared…

Remembering Kargil’s Heroes

Kargil Vijay Diwas is not merely a date on the national calendar. It is a reminder that the security and sovereignty of a country are protected by men and women who are prepared to place duty above their own lives. The victory of 1999 was…

A New Industrial Blueprint

Jammu and Kashmir’s industrial ambitions will ultimately be judged not by the number of projects announced, but by how quickly an entrepreneur can turn an investment proposal into a functioning enterprise. This is where the Bharat…

100 Days for Drug-Free J&K

Drug abuse in Jammu and Kashmir is no longer an isolated family problem that can be hidden behind closed doors. It has grown into a serious public health challenge, a threat to social stability and, in many cases, a security concern…