The structural decay of public education in Jammu and Kashmir has reached a tipping point, creating a landscape of ghost schools where empty corridors echo with the failure of systemic planning. Recent data presents a stark indictment of the region’s public schooling infrastructure: 146 institutions operate with zero student enrollment, while over 1,350 schools rely […]
J&K’s School Mergers
A sobering reality has laid bare the structural decay of the public education framework in Jammu and Kashmir. Official data presented recently in the Legislative Assembly reveals that since 2022, nearly 3,200 government schools have operated with fewer than ten students or none at all. More troubling still is the profound administrative paralysis it exposes: […]
The Unbelievable True Story of Qadir Ganderbali
From chasing down a notorious trans-border bandit in the snows of Gulmarg to being requested by Washington after the JFK assassination, his career reads like a spy thriller. But in the arena of mid-twentieth-century Kashmir, his actual achievements were eventually eclipsed by the ghost of his own legend. By Ajaz Rashid In the volatile theatre […]
Leading by Example on Energy
In an era where geopolitical volatility in West Asia heavily dictates global economic weather, India’s vulnerabilities as a major crude importer are frequently laid bare. Rising crude prices and a strained rupee place direct pressure on foreign exchange reserves. It is against this turbulent macroeconomic backdrop that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent, urgent appeal for […]
Not a Crisis, a Call to Action
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent ‘Nation First Appeal’ isn’t just about saving dollars, it is a masterclass in leveraging a billion-strong population to shield the economy from a volatile world. By Ajaz Rashid The air crackles with geopolitical tension. Half a world away from India’s shores, the Strait of Hormuz, the vital maritime artery of […]
The Cracking Rice Bowl
Kashmir is trading its historic food sovereignty for the high-profit lure of modern horticulture. While orchards bring immediate wealth, the region faces a future of total dependence on outside states for its most basic staple. By Ajaz Rashid The emerald-green landscape of the Kashmir Valley, defined for centuries by the rhythmic swaying of paddy stalks, […]
LG Joins Padyatra in Udhampur for Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir
Jammu, 27th April 2026: In the war against drugs, unity will be our shield, resolve our weapon. Let us commit to shaping a Jammu Kashmir where young people carve free destinies, families remain whole, communities thrive strong, and aspirations blaze anew. We stand unwavering for our youth, for our future,” the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha […]
IRP 21 Battalion Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign in Baramulla and Bandipora
Under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan, the IRP 21 Battalion is reaching out to parents, educators, and leaders to safeguard our youth. Baramulla, April 27: In a concerted effort to combat drug abuse and safeguard the youth, the IRP 21 Battalion has launched an intensive awareness drive under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan across the districts of […]
Medics in Terror Plot
It began with threatening posters, but the SIA uncovered a ‘psychological smoke-screen.’ Inside the investigation that dismantled a sophisticated medical cell: how doctors allegedly used their university access to plot the revival of an al-Qaeda affiliate, stocking precursors for a deadly TATP explosive. By Ajaz Rashid The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir filed a comprehensive […]
LG Graces ‘Big Impact Awards’ in Jammu
Through sweeping reforms, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fostered an ecosystem where India evolves from consumer to creator: LG Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called upon the entrepreneurs and distinguished personalities from diverse fields to channel their resolve to elevate diverse sectors in Jammu & Kashmir, rendering them more robust and humane. “In […]