By Chasfeeda Shah The first full-fledged budget of Jammu and Kashmir post-Article 370 has landed with both thunder and tremors. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, wearing both the fiscal and political mantle, presented a ₹1.12 lakh crore roadmap he calls “progressive” and “people-centric.” But the echo in the Assembly—and on the streets—says otherwise: is this a […]
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Campus Relocation Sparks Controversy
The proposed relocation of NIT Srinagar to Pulwama has ignited a debate, with concerns over land use, accessibility, and economic impact. By Er. Mohammad Iqbal Shah Peerzada A heated debate has emerged surrounding the proposed relocation of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar to Pulwama, igniting a spectrum of opinions and concerns. While some […]
Promises, Protests, and Political Crossfire
Omar Abdullah’s first budget since the abrogation of Article 370 promises jobs, subsidies, and reforms—but critics warn it’s long on populism and short on substance. By Tauheed Ahmad After a politically turbulent six-year period, the Jammu and Kashmir government has finally tabled its first full-fledged budget since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Chief […]