Policy with intent
The focus of the administration in Jammu and Kashmir these days is fixed entirely on curbing the drug menace besides ensuring a comprehensive rehabilitation policy for those who have fallen victims to the drug menace. In this direction a major step towards strengthening the fight against substance abuse and ensuring long-term recovery of affected individuals, […]
Disaster ready mechanism
Jammu and Kashmir is exposed to the vagaries of weather round the year. From harsh winters to severe hot summers, the region experiences all types of weather and the related issues associated with it. Last year’s floods, cloudbursts, and landslides in several parts of the UT were a harsh reminder. Natural disasters do not send […]
Zojila Tunnel: A New LifelineZojila Tunnel: A New Lifeline
Asia’s longest tunnel project at Zojila is a major breakthrough in road connectivity for Kashmir and Ladakh region. Once fully ready, this 14.2 km bi-directional tunnel under the Zojila Pass at 11,575 feet will change the geography of connectivity between Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Notably, for decades, the Srinagar-Leh highway closed for nearly six months […]
Agricultural Financing should be encouraged
Jammu and Kashmir can achieve greater heights in the field of agriculture as the region has a distinct topography that is suited for various crops that are not only high yielding but can fetch higher revenues for the UT. Therefore, there is a need for giving a major push to agricultural financing so that the […]
Sanitation gains in JK
Jammu and Kashmir has changed fast in the last few years. The twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar have been at the center of this shift. Year after year, both cities have shown visible improvement in waste management. Door-to-door garbage collection is now in place, public waste disposal points have increased, and city authorities are […]
Enhanced literacy will increase productivity
Education in today’s world is essential for personal growth, social progress, and economic development. Education not only empowers individuals with knowledge, skills, and critical thinking it also enables them to make informed decisions and take control of their lives. Importantly, India is progressing in almost every field and increasing literacy and education too has been […]
Ensure a greener and colder planet
The planet is getting hotter, and the calendar of superhot days is growing longer. Data from World Weather Attribution and Climate Central shows the world is on track to add nearly two months of dangerous heat each year by 2100. The cruel part is who pays the price. Small, poor, ocean-dependent nations will face the […]
Land Hunger must be controlled
From the past four decades or so Kashmir Valley is witnessing a huge change in its land use. Not only have residential areas grown across the length and breadth of the valley, but commercial complexes and structures too have come up along the highways and major towns. This unwanted and unplanned growth has meant that […]
Tracks that shape our future
Railways extending its presence in the Kashmir region have already started to show good results. The rail lines have always meant more than transport. Wherever tracks go, growth follows. They are the cheapest, most reliable, and least weather-dependent way to move people and goods. That is why every region with rail sees markets expand, schools […]
Why repeat the same mistake every year
Kashmiri’s have been very stubborn to change. This statement proves right after every Eid-Ul-Adha festival when the same old mistake of getting careless with the remains of sacrificial animals comes to fore. Across Kashmir families perform Qurbani as an act of devotion. Meat is distributed, bonds are renewed, and charity defines the spirit of the […]