“Gusty winds are not uncommon in the Valley during the spring season, and yet there seems to be no structured warning system or public communication mechanism in place to advise...

“Students and businesspersons from Jammu and Kashmir, many of whom moved to Maharashtra in pursuit of education and economic opportunity, find themselves particularly vulnerable in the aftermath of Pahalgam like...

“The people of Kashmir, who have themselves been victims of violence for decades, stand in solidarity with the victims. Their sorrow is genuine; their condemnation of the attack is unequivocal....

“Compensation must not be treated as a mere formality. It should be timely, adequate, and reflect the actual damage incurred. Previous instances have shown that delays in relief measures lead...

“Instead of healing, people are being handed trash—poison masquerading as medicine. In rural and remote regions of Kashmir, where access to healthcare is already fragile, the circulation of fake or...

“A society that cannot pay its teachers what they deserve shouldn’t be surprised when they leave—or worse, when students stop aspiring to be educators.” At a time when nations across...

“Many Government employees, particularly newly recruited ones, have not received their first-time salaries due to the financial year-end in March.  This unfortunate situation could have been anticipated and addressed by...

“For students from economically weaker sections, the soaring tuition fees act as an insurmountable barrier. Education, a fundamental right, is being transformed into a privilege enjoyed by the affluent. This...

“Selective implementation has raised concerns about the government’s commitment to its pre-election promises, especially when a more inclusive approach could have reduced the burden of the hiked power tariff on...

“The mandate delivered by the people of Jammu & Kashmir in assembly elections last year too was for restoration of statehood a commitment reiterated by Prime Minister of the country...