Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two individuals, including a Forest Department employee, in Kishtwar district for allegedly providing support to militants. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into a case involving charges under the BNS, UAPA, and Arms Act.

A Pakistani national apprehended in north Kashmir's Kupwara district has been repatriated to Pakistan-held Kashmir. The handover took place on Thursday at the Teetwal Friendship Bridge after completion of legal procedures.

Justice Sanjeev Kumar Shukla inaugurated a new Court Complex in Bhaderwah, Doda district, aimed at strengthening judicial infrastructure and improving access to justice. The facility is expected to enhance efficiency and public trust in the legal system.

As garbage continues to pile up across Kishtwar amid an ongoing sanitation workers' strike, social activist Burhan Dar has stepped forward to lead a voluntary cleanup drive. While expressing support for the workers' demands, Dar says public health cannot be ignored. His efforts have drawn widespread praise on social media, sparked criticism of elected representatives and ignited a broader conversation about accountability, civic responsibility and leadership during times of crisis.

Tehsildar Drabshalla, accompanied by Naib Tehsildar Kuntwara and revenue officials, visited flood-affected areas of Dalhoti and adjoining villages in Kishtwar district to assess damage caused by recent flash floods and heavy rainfall. During the visit, officials reviewed losses, interacted with affected families, and assured relief, compensation, and early restoration measures while urging residents to remain cautious during the ongoing monsoon season.

For decades, the developmental discourse of Jammu and Kashmir has remained trapped in a binary narrative centred on Srinagar and Jammu, overlooking the vast mountainous regions of the Chenab Valley, Pir Panjal, and peripheral hill districts. Despite contributing significantly through hydropower, agriculture, tourism potential, and natural resources, these regions continue to face chronic deficits in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and economic investment. This article examines the structural neglect of Jammu and Kashmir's peripheral highlands, explores the paradox of resource extraction without proportional local development, and argues for targeted policy interventions to ensure equitable growth, regional empowerment, and inclusive governance.

Police in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, have busted an online drug supply network, seizing 2,000 pregabalin capsules. The operation is part of the ongoing crackdown against drug abuse and illegal pharmaceutical intoxicant trafficking in the region.