Taxes, Fines & Broken Roads: Why Citizens Feel Overcharged and Underserved

Taxes, Fines & Broken Roads: Why Citizens Feel Overcharged and Underserved

Taxes vs Infrastructure in Kashmir: Why Citizens Feel Over-Penalized and Underserved By: Javid Amin | 23 April 2026 The Everyday Friction: Paying More, Getting Less Across India, a growing frustration is taking hold: citizens are paying more—through taxes, tolls, and fines—but receiving inconsistent infrastructure and services in return. From daily commuters navigating pothole-ridden roads to vehicle owners juggling compliance rules, the system often feels tilted. The core grievance is simple: if the financial burden is rising, why isn’t the quality of public infrastructure keeping pace? A Day in the Life:…

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Srinagar Smart City Project Plagued by Corruption: Two Senior Officials Under Investigation

Srinagar Smart City Project Plagued by Corruption: Two Senior Officials Under Investigation

Corruption plagues Srinagar Smart City Project; The ACB action comes at a time when the city continues to grapple with delayed and substandard execution of key infrastructure projects under the Smart City initiative Srinagar, Jan 10: A massive corruption scandal has engulfed the much-hyped Srinagar Smart City Project, with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) launching a full-scale investigation into allegations of illicit wealth amassed by top officials of Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) and registered cases against two senior officials besides carrying out raids at multiple places. The ACB action comes…

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