Solid waste management should be a priority
Jammu and Srinagar cities have witnessed tremendous change in almost all sectors as the twin cities have put special emphasis on up-gradation of infrastructure and betterment of services provided to the people. The twin smart city projects implemented here not only stresses on improving the infrastructure in every part of the city but it also […]
No lessons learnt
As we celebrated Eid-ul-Adha, the festival of sacrifices, we again missed out on several important issues that we are made aware of before the beginning of the festival and yet we tend to repeat the mistakes every year. Every year on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha health and environmental experts raise serious concerns over the improper […]
A historical moment
What else could have Kashmir Valley got as an Eid gift from no other than the Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an all season rail connectivity to the region promising new avenues for growth and development became a reality. . Considered as one of the modern wonders the 272 Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project constructed […]
Need for cleaner environs
We all are aware about the need to have safe and clean environs for ensuring a healthy lifestyle for the people. However, given the ever increasing use of machines and continuing industrial activity the pollution levels have been witnessing huge growth raising concerns among health experts. Recent studies and practical knowledge attained by the specialists […]
A dream comes true
It is almost after a wait for eight long decades that the Jammu-Srinagar rail link will turn into a reality and this dream project will help resolve the connectivity issue Kashmir, Ladakh and other regions falling on this side of the Banihal range experienced. Kashmir has since ages been deprived of its share of development […]
Make the exercise meaningful
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has instructed all central government-run hospitals not to permit medical representatives in the hospital premises. The decision has been taken with a view to prevent Medical representatives from meeting doctors in central government hospitals to safeguard patients’ interests and maintain ethical standards. The meetings between medical representatives and […]
Smoking capital of India
Just last week we observed the ‘World No Tobacco Day’ with much fanfare and loud commitments to get rid of tobacco use, and halt its ill impact on the health of the citizens here. However, the ground reports and data suggests that mere observance of the day and loud shouts will not serve the purpose […]
Earth’s water towers are in danger
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 […]
Upgrade in skills needed
As routine jobs have been drying up across the globe the need for skilled and technical jobs has been witnessing a demand. Same stands true for Jammu and Kashmir where the demand for skilled labor is high, particularly in sectors like tourism, agriculture, handicrafts and small scale industries. As tourist arrivals are become a regular […]
Catch the Rain Campaign
Jammu and Kashmir has been rich in water resources since ages. Not only do we have long spiralling rivers moving along the valleys and mountains but lot of other perennial water sources like natural springs and geysers have been providing water for all our day to day needs besides agricultural activities. However, during the past […]