Fight against TB needs more impetus
Just when we believed that the fight against Tuberculosis has been won, some hard facts have reminded us that the fight seems far from over. Presently, India accounted for the highest number of TB cases in 2024, followed by Indonesia, the Philippines, China, and Pakistan, the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 has claimed. This latest […]
Weather patterns are changing
As a recent study has indicated that there’s an 80 per cent chance that the world will break another annual temperature record in the next five years, and it’s even more probable that the earth will again exceed the international temperature threshold set 10 years ago, the fate of glaciers worldwide has again faced a […]
Homestays are a wonderful option
Homestay accommodations which were initiated to enhance the accommodation capacity for tourists across Jammu and Kashmir can prove to be a game changer in the tourism sector. This novel idea of providing staying space to the visitors reflects the European style which makes the visitors feel comfortable and enjoy the beauty of the place while […]
Kidney health cannot be ignored
Across the globe ailments that have been affecting the all-important human organ-Kidneys is witnessing an increased trend. Kashmir too has not escaped the phenomenon as kidney ailments have reported an upswing here as well. Ironically, Kashmir is experiencing a significant surge in kidney ailments, with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) cases doubling in the past decade. […]
Follow SC guidelines
On Friday the Supreme Court issued fresh measures to tackle the issue of stray dogs in institutional areas like educational centres and hospitals, and directed that such canines need to be trapped and should be moved to designated shelters. A three-judge special bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria passed a […]
E-governance makes things easy
Governments today focus on more efficiency and reforms in offering various services to the people. Be it the developed world or a region like ours which is still in a developing stage, the importance of seamless governance becomes all the more important. In Jammu and Kashmir the administration is trying to explore the full potential […]
The troubles continue for Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s troubles hardly seem to be over. As the country is grappling with challenges to see-off the difficult phases it had to witness over the past five decades or so, natural calamities are putting it to further tests. This week as the country lost around 25 people to a fresh earthquake, survivors are seen digging […]
We need to do our bit
The weather patterns across the globe are witnessing a change and Kashmir too has been no exception. Presently, we are witnessing an increased day time temperature which seems a bit concerning. Notably, from the past several years’ hot and humid conditions in peak summer months are becoming a routine in Kashmir. The summer months of […]
The stalemate in US continues
Food aid has potentially been delayed or suspended for millions of Americans for the sixth straight week now as the chances to end the impasse the Republicans and Democrats have been engaged in seem bleak. Though President Donald Trump is pushing senators to change senate rules to end the deadlock, Republicans have strongly rejected Trump’s […]
US taking harsh measures
Months after taking harsh decisions on trade tariffs the Trump administration has announced a roll back of a Biden-era policy decision and made re-vetting mandatory for foreign non-immigrant visa holders seeking extension of work permits. This decision by the US administration is likely to impact Indians as well. The new rules ending the practice of […]