Taking students for granted
Every time the students community is scheduled to appear in any competitive examination a needless controversy is generated as the exam centres for these competitive exams are being located outside the valley for these hapless students. All this is happening despite repeated assurances by the state administration that adequate centres of all national level exams […]
No lessons learnt
Kashmir Valley is witnessing an unprecedented seasonal change. We are in the mid June and the temperature in Kashmir valley is much below the normal that would otherwise be experienced here during this part of the year. Apart from the change in temperature we are also witnessing an increased downpour during the last few months. […]
Increasing self reliance
Kashmir valley is dependent on its supplies from various parts of India as the area has proven itself to be a consumer state rather than a producing one. For our daily needs like fruits and vegetables and other eatables we have left ourselves on the mercy of outside states as Kashmir valley imports around three […]
What is the government upto?
The state of Jammu and Kashmir has been fighting against all odds when it comes to education sector. The state is one of the most backward states when we compare the facilities that are available for the students in terms of seeking better education. The situation is worse in the higher education sector as the […]
Justice delivered
The courts have finally delivered justice for the eight-year-old girl Kathua girl as six of the seven accused in the horrific gangrape-and-murder case were convicted by a court. Though a seventh accused, identified as Vishal — son of main accused Sanji Ram — was acquitted by the court, giving him the benefit of doubt, the […]
Better infrastructure needed
The summer season has arrived and with the arrival of summer season the government has announced the start of the tourism season. Though, the valley is not witnessing a good number of arrivals at this time but the government is well preparing for announcing major plans to attract tourists to the ‘paradise on earth’. However, […]
More cooperation needed
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi as of now seems to be a total failure as many states are complaining about funds not being transferred on one pretext or the other. While in some cases the states are blaming centre for lethargic approach towards fund transfer, in certain cases, the centre is altogether blaming states for […]
No helmet, no fuel did not work
Given the rise in road mishaps and the deaths and injuries that occur due to it, the government has come up with a unique plan to ensure use of helmets among two wheeler users. The move initially kick started from Srinagar was aimed at discouraging the two wheeler drivers from avoiding the use of helmets. […]
Why mental healthcare has been ignored
Kashmir valley has been faced with a crisis like situation in terms of the mental healthcare facilities that are available here. The sector has witnessed official apathy as well as the burdening increase of patients as the Valley is faced with a conflict situation since the past three decades now. However, what is worrisome is […]
Simplifying Kashmir
The new Union government has finally taken charge and few faces have come up which are quite new to the crucial assignments they have been handed over. One is the taking over of the Defence Ministry by veteran BJP leader Rajnath Singh and the other is Ministry of Home Affairs which is in direct control […]