Dear Readers, Contributors, Well-Wishers: Today marks a momentous milestone for all of us at The Kashmir Horizon. As we step into our 18th year of publication, we look back with...

“For decades, Jammu and Kashmir has faced widespread development delays, leaving numerous vital projects—including hospitals, roads, bridges, and schools—unfinished despite frequent political promises and announcements.” For decades, the people of...

“Political parties in J&K are prioritizing public protests and blame games over democratic dialogue. Morality demands that they resolve alcohol ban debate through formal policy discussions in Legislative Assembly and...

Adv. Falak Khan Drug abuse today stands as one of the gravest socio-legal challenges confronting India, and its growing footprint in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) has added a new dimension...

“The 2020 covid lockdowns revealed that blanket disruptions carry unsustainable costs; future strategies must prioritize sector-specific continuity—especially for education and healthcare—to mitigate long-term societal damage’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent...

The shift of private education from a civic public good to a profit-driven enterprise has reframed students as customers and parents as revenue sources, prioritizing financial gain over accessibility to...

For Jammu & Kashmir, adopting smart electric buses is more than an environmental upgrade; it is a vital economic strategy. Given the region’s dependence on imported fuel and its fragile...

“Closed-door interactions between private school groups and J&K officials raise fears that profit-driven interests are being prioritized over public welfare, undermining trust in the state's educational governance.’ The growing proximity...

“The persistent tension between private and public schooling reflects shift of education toward a business-centric model. Most private schools are managed by entrepreneurs; their operational priorities naturally favor profitability and...

“While World Press Day highlights journalism's role in protecting democracy and truth, the digital era has complicated this mission. Platforms like Facebook have blurred the lines between rigorous reporting and...