Tackling smog
The harsh winter chill has brought a new crisis for the residents of Kashmir as most of the cities and towns are witnessing a rise in air pollution levels, chocking the residents during this dry winter days. The Valley is currently under a temperature inversion that locks pollution close to the ground. The cold air […]
Winter brings lot of health challenges
Winter has arrived in Kashmir with all its severity. The harsh days ahead for the people residing here mean lot of worries, troubles and concerns. One such concern is the increase in ailments associated with cold weather. Notably, the drop in temperatures during winter isn’t just a concern for comfort—it can pose significant risks for […]
The growing numbers
India a vast country is faced with a huge challenge of managing its vast population. Presently, the country’s total population stands at 1.44 billion equalling 18 % of world’s people with a growth rate of 0.9 % per year meaning that 13 million people are added annually to the population list. Studies are suggesting that the country’s population is […]
Importance of food safety
The importance of food safety is known to all. During the present times when human greed has exceeded all limits people associated with food trade are using all measures to derive maximum profits from their businesses even if it means compromising with the health of the people. The past few months have been quite harrowing […]
Encouraging the artisans
Just few days back the administration honoured 38 outstanding craftsmen and artisans with the UT-Level Artisan and Weaver Awards–2024 for their exemplary contribution to preserving and innovating Jammu and Kashmir’s celebrated handicraft traditions. The awards conferred by Handicrafts and Handloom Department were presented at a grand ceremony headed by Deputy Chief Minister. The decision to […]
Air pollution is killing us
A recent report ‘India Satellite Data Assessment Part 1’ has highlighted a serious crisis at hand in Jammu and Kashmir. The report says that J&K is among several northern Indian states (including Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand), where annual PM2.5 concentrations on average surpass the NAAQS limit of 40 micrograms […]
Ensuring efficiency, better transportation
Safe and efficient vehicles are being ensured across the country so that a better transport system is put in place and pollution levels across the regions too are brought down to acceptable levels. In Jammu and Kashmir too efforts are being put in to ensure that old and unfit vehicles are replaced in a phased […]
Need regulations on fee fixation
Fee fixation in schools has been quite a daunting task for the authorities here as many private schools have been increasing the fee without taking the major stakeholders-that is the parents on board. Though the issue of fee and other charges fixation by private schools remains always in discussions, but as of now the school […]
Elders command respect, not abuse
People irrespective of their age, sex, race religion or background can face abuse at any point of time. However, physical and mental abuse of the elderly is becoming quite common during the present times. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. This mistreatment is […]
Aroma of success
Mushkibudji, Kashmir’s very own rice brand is making headlines once again. Once on the verge of getting extinct, this aromatic variety of rice grown exclusively in Kashmir now commands a price band of Rs 25,000 per quintal and is winning praise at international markets also. Mushkibudji isn’t just a rice—it’s a fragrant piece of Kashmir’s […]