Promoting justice, protecting individual rights

Reforms in law are needed from time to time. These reforms can prove to be beneficial for several reasons, as updation of laws reflect changing societal values, norms, and technological advancements. Initiating these reforms can help ensure that laws are fair, equitable, and provide justice for all individuals. Besides, streamlining laws and procedures can improve […]
Food safety is a must

The controversy surrounding the import of processed meat into Jammu and Kashmir has left most of us baffled. The way some unscrupulous elements have been playing with the lives of the common citizens here for the sake of earning some easy bucks has made us realise that the entire matter could not have touched such […]
Need to understand nature

Jammu and Kashmir is a difficult terrain area besides being surrounded by a huge mountainous range all around. The geography of the area makes it vulnerable to natural calamities and the fact that we have been fiddling with nature makes things all the more complicated and unpredictable as well. Cloudbursts are one such phenomenon which […]
Creating a research ecosystem

In today’s world knowledge holds the key. Nations which have a strong hold on institutions providing knowledge attract the best of talent and simultaneously growth as well. Given the scenario that is emerging post the digital revolution countries are stressing on creating a research ecosystem that involves fostering a collaborative environment that promotes innovation, knowledge-sharing […]
Tackling cyberattacks

Cyberattacks are emerging as the new threats to the present set up especially in the developing countries. The cyberattacks have been often misused by anti-national and other such elements to destabilise the country that becomes the target of such attacks. Therefore, tackling and preventing cyberattacks requires a multi-faceted approach that involves individuals, organizations, and governments […]
Addressing fee fixation in schools

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. In Jammu and Kashmir the Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee (FFRC) is responsible for regulating the fee structure of private schools […]
Ending canine menace

Stray dog menace has been one of the key concerns of municipal authorities across India. Various cities and towns where the presence of the stray dogs has increased to unmanageable levels have been reporting increased cases of dog bites and some ceases of rabies as well. In Jammu and Kashmir also the issue is of […]
A positive sign

The covid pandemic has been around for quite some time now. Even though we do not witness a huge number of cases as we did during the days when the pandemic brought the entire world to a grinding halt, but surely some cases across many regions are being reported on regular intervals. Since, researchers and […]
Mission that needs rejuvenation

Kashmir has the distinction of producing some unique crops which have not only earned a name for the Valley but for the produce as well. One such cash crop that stands out boldly is the Saffron, which has been one of the most talked about crop raised in the Kashmir Karewas. However, Saffron production in […]
Feeling the pain

The past few weeks or so have been a phase of great relief for those people in Kashmir region who faced the ire of terrorists as their near and dear ones were targeted on one or the other pretext. Thousands of people across the length and breadth of Kashmir were targeted since 1990-mostly for their […]