Gondola needs a strict safety audit
The more than 300 tourists will always remember the Monday Gondola ride that turned panicky due to a technical fault the ropeway experienced. The ropeway that has been operational for decades now has very little of such experiences to share. But what happened yesterday was sheer bad luck and maybe a lapse as well. For […]
Our environs need special care
The untimely rains and even snowfall during the last week of May this year is signifying a huge change in weather patterns. At a time when the entire country is grappling with a severe heat wave people across Kashmir region are worried about cold conditions not only during night hours but even during daytime. Just […]
Warning we can’t afford to ignore
Mainland India is presently grappling with severe heat wave conditions. Several states have been witnessing unbearable heat for the past many days and the weatherman has been asking them to be prepared to witness more harsh days ahead. The situation this time around is proving to be more severe as the night temperature has been […]
Don’t let climate change turn disastrous
On Wednesday the UN General Assembly did something rare. It turned climate science into a legal question and then every nation was made to take the issue seriously. By a vote of 141-8, with 28 abstentions, the 193-member body endorsed the International Court of Justice’s July advisory opinion that failure to protect the planet from […]
Prices should remain under control
As crowds fill the markets on the eve of Eid festival, the Valley’s bazaars are once again reflecting the warmth, excitement and tradition ahead of the festive days. Though the much needed spark is missing but shoppers have started thronging the markets. With less than a week left for Eid celebrations, markets across Kashmir have […]
SC’s verdict is apt
The Supreme Court’s verdict on Tuesday was not about dogs alone. It was about the State’s forgotten promise of public safety. By holding that the “right to live with dignity encompasses the right to live freely without threat from dog bites,” a bench of the SC said ending years of legal ambiguity and placed human […]
The killer smoke in our rooms
In most Indian homes, the fight against mosquitoes begins at dusk with a matchstick. A spiral of mosquito-repellent incense, glowing red in a corner, promises a bite-free night for less than Rupees two. But the very cure we light for comfort is filling our lungs with a chemical cocktail that regulators, doctors, and researchers are […]
Involve children in outdoor activities
Over the years patterns in leisure activity have witnessed huge changes. While most of the younger generation tends to get involved in indoor activities, the phenomenon is leaving a huge mark on their health and overall wellbeing. Ironically, most of the children in today’s world are not engaging in activities that are held outside the […]
Job creation demands precision planning
One promise sits at the top of every government’s to-do list in Jammu and Kashmir: jobs. Yet year after year, the numbers tell a stubborn story. The Union Territory’s unemployment rate has stayed well above the national average for six straight years, and the gap isn’t closing. The data is stark. In 2024–25, J&K’s unemployment […]
A welcome move
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has banned the export of sugar till September 30 this year with immediate effect, a move which would help enhance domestic availability and contain prices. Though the move will have its setbacks, the policy decision favours the common man as the essential commodity will be easily available and […]