Damaging the tourism industry
The concerns of the tourism trade have finally got an approval by a parliamentary panel which has spelled that the GST and the negative public campaign unleashed by various quarters against the region is killing tourism trade in Kashmir. Tourism trade in Kashmir has been on the receiving end. Not only have the tourist footfall […]
Where are the funds for Panchayats
Elections for the urban local bodies and Panchayts in Jammu and Kashmir were held with much fanfare. The union government as well as the state administration made it a point that the elections are crucial to be held as the funds that are allocated to the Panchayats and local bodies will get lapsed and will […]
Powered to darkness
If the state’s Power Development Department (PDD) knows anything better, it is implementing the curtailment schedule that it announces and implements it more that what is actually proclaimed. The PDD this year has failed miserably once again, and all the credit goes to the top bosses of the department for repeating the oft forgotten failure […]
The hoax called regional autonomy
The National Conference Chief has promised regional autonomy to Jammu, Ladakh and Kashmir regions if his party comes to power in the state. This promise has also been given a time limit of 30 days in case the party forms the next government. The regional autonomy slogan has been carved by the party in a […]
A big disservice
The Jammu and Kashmir Governor administration approved Rs 88,911 crore state budget for the fiscal 2019-20. The approved budget according to officials is expected to give a massive push to public infrastructure in the state and address the core areas that are key to the economy of the state. The focus of the budget 2019-20 […]
Proactive approach
Ever since Governor N N Vohra was replaced that too unceremoniously, the intentions of BJP led federal government became clear. The central government wants to move things at the pace and direction that it deems fit and as such 55 bills were cleared by the administration during the last few months. The bills that were […]
The failed intelligentsia
The massacre during the weekend at Pulwama where seven civilians, who were unarmed, were put to death has raised many questions about the way the armed forces have started to legitimize their operations in Kashmir. The deaths especially in south Kashmir have not occurred for the first time. This phenomenon has been turning into a […]
Draft Policy on Transgenders
The Government has made public its process of formulating a holistic welfare policy for the transgender persons in the state. The policy is aimed at providing a legal framework for the welfare of transgenders which will include their social inclusion, education, employment, healthcare and other related issues. The Social Welfare Department which will be part […]
More efforts needed
The State government has approved extension of payment date for outstanding power dues for businesses under Amnesty Scheme for one month. The decision in this regard was taken by the State Administrative Council. According to the SAC decision, the extension is, however, applicable with the modification that outstanding dues shall be paid in one installment […]
Tough days ahead
With uncertainty claiming its grip on the world markets, the global debt has once again shown an increase and it has reached an all-time high of USD 184 trillion. The worlds three major manufacturing and producing giants, the United States, China and Japan accounting for more than half of it. This increased trend has been […]