Safety is important
Road safety in Jammu & Kashmir has long been a ledger of half-measures. New signage here, a speed-breaker there, and yet the fatalities pile up. But one corner of this crisis is uniquely unforgivable: the daily gamble lakhs of schoolchildren take just to reach their classrooms. Notably, the Regional Transport Office’s recent crackdown has ripped […]
Creating increased opportunities
Kashmir known for its pristine beauty and rich culture has always attracted visitors in hordes. The region has for centuries entwined its economy with the arrival of visitors and as such tourism, film making and other related sectors flourished here and emerged as a key contributor to the regions’ wellbeing. However, since the past year […]
Whose rights are a priority?
Kashmir is faced with a severe crisis of rising number of canines. Not only is the huge rise in the number of dogs proving to be a health hazard for the common citizens but at times their presence on the streets and internal roads is proving to be a major risk as well. The count […]
Pollution impacts our health
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 environment specialists have been warning us […]
Throttling democracy
A win makes a person feel proud and elated, but a loss makes them show their true colours. This was proved right by the former Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee who tried to belittle the constitution by not resigning after facing a massive loss in the assembly elections. One has to be a […]
Need to keep them afloat
This year Kashmir has pinned high hopes on tourist arrivals. Not only has the local government been trying to woo tourists from mainland India but elsewhere efforts have been put in to get tourists back to Jammu and Kashmir. Now that the tourist season is all set to begin with some positive signals already being […]
Merry making for cherry farmers
Cargo train services to Kashmir are proving to be a major relief for the regions agricultural sector. Since the region produces various kinds of fruits in abundance their arrival in markets on time across the country had been an uphill task until now. However, the situation is changing as many perishable items produced here are […]
Youth are a huge resource
India has 356-400 million 10-24 year-olds, the number stands highest across the world. Apart from this over 50% of Indians are less than 25 years of age and 65% are more than 35 years. Given these figures India can boast about having a huge chunk of population that stands in their prime youth. As of […]
Tracks of progress
Kashmir has witnessed yet another historical moment when a direct passenger train service finally got to be started between Jammu and Srinagar. The day marks a beginning of a new chapter not only for passenger travel but the rail cargo service as well. The railways has for long been trying to strengthen the Kashmir’s horticulture […]
Conflicts benefit none
The conflict in West Asia since early 2026 – is already hitting India’s growth. The country’s oil supply besides, fiscal strain has been too worrying. The situation has reached a point that Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited (ICRA) has cut the GDP growth forecasts for FY27 to 6.5% from 7.1% earlier, […]