Merit in Focus
A cabinet sub-committee in Jammu and Kashmir, tasked with reviewing the J&K’s reservation policy, has completed its report. The committee’s findings will be submitted to the cabinet for further deliberation and decision-making. This development follows widespread debate and controversy surrounding the UT administration’s decision to grant 10% reservation to the Pahari community, which increased the […]
Train to Tourism
Kashmir’s tourism industry is poised for a potential revival, thanks to the recent launch of the Vande Bharat Express train service. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the industry faced a significant setback, but experts believe that the new train service, along with enhanced security measures and promotional efforts, will help revive tourism in Kashmir. The […]
Ice breakers
The recent meeting between PDP President Mehbooba Mufti and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlights the complexities of Jammu and Kashmir’s political landscape. The discussion, which touched upon various issues, including the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha celebrations, underscores the ongoing efforts to normalize life in the region. While the meeting may have provided a platform for Mehbooba Mufti […]
Waterlogging woes
Srinagar’s waterlogging woes resurface with alarming regularity; as recent heavy rains have once again exposed the city’s inadequate drainage system. The submerged roads and flooded streets are a testament to the authorities’ failure to address this perennial issue. The lack of effective drainage infrastructure and poor urban planning have turned Srinagar’s streets into rivers. The […]
Amarnath Pilgrimage
The Amarnath Yatra, a revered pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, is set to commence on July 3 and conclude on August 9. In light of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, the government has intensified security measures, deploying 581 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), comprising approximately 52,000 personnel. […]
Second Line of Defense
Due to the growing threat of Jammu region, the Union Home Ministry has decided to train and arm all those border residents whose areas are coming between borders and highway. The training is being provided to villagers by BSF including women near the border posts. J&K police have identified the villages and the training in […]
Rail Division
The government’s notification of Jammu as a new railway division marks a significant milestone for the region. This development is expected to enhance railway infrastructure and services in Jammu and Kashmir, providing improved connectivity and convenience for passengers. The new division will likely boost economic activity, facilitate trade, and promote tourism in the region. […]
Difficult Journey
Before the Baisaran terror attack on April 22, Kashmir was brimming with tourists and many of them were going to border areas of Kashmir. Slowly on the tourist map the Salamabad a crossing point on the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan near Uri was becoming a popular tourist destination. On social media […]
Border villages silent and deserted after lull in shelling
By: Maqsood Ahmad Uri: The border villages continue to remain deserted as hundreds of families have migrated to safer places, though in the past few weeks there has been a pause in the shelling between India and Pakistan After the recent civilian killings and injurious even to minors, the families living close to the […]
Road Ahead
Although Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is trying to get the tourism industry back on track, due to the limitations, he may see the road ahead bumpy. He started tourism campaign from Pahalgam and reached to Gulmarg to reassure tourists about safety and security in Kashmir. When a television channel reporter asked Omar Abdullah at […]