‘Trump Tariffs’
The cat is out of the bag as President Trump declared a 10 per cent baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States. In announcing the reciprocal tariffs, Trump was fulfilling a key campaign promise by raising US taxes on […]
Unending road mishaps
The festival of Eid has passed and once again it has left us with a reminder that people across the region have to put in more efforts and concerns to ensure that they drive safely and follow traffic rules and regulations. During Eid festivities dozens of incidents have come to fore where people especially the […]
The ever increasing traffic woes
The plight of traffic scenario in Kashmir is known to all. Not only the cities, but major towns and other places across Kashmir valley are witnessing the menace of traffic jams particularly during peak rush hours of morning and evening. The issue of traffic jams has become so complex that commuters have to waste hours […]
Reduce dependency on supplies from outside
With the growing population and increased footfall of visitors to Kashmir valley, the demand for fresh vegetables and fruits is witnessing an upward trend. Though this is a positive development but the demand and supply principle is making things uncomfortable as the Kashmir valley is mainly dependent on its supplies from various parts of India. […]
Suicides are detrimental
Stress is consuming us all. Every section of the society-be it the working class, the students, professional or even the house wives, we are all stressed up. The situation has turned so grave that innumerable suicides, due to stress are reported across the country. People of all ages, the younger or the elderly are resorting […]
Water is life
The recent dry spell across Jammu and Kashmir has made us to realise the true importance of water. The region which boasts of abundant water resources was running deficient in rains by more than 80 percent and as a result most of the springs that cater to the needs of the people ran dry. The […]
Potholed roads, a serious concern
Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a good progress when it comes to increasing and enhancing road network. Not only have many unconnected areas been joined to the existing road network, but efforts have also been put in to improve road connectivity across the length and breadth of Jammu and Kashmir. However, all said and done […]
Putting lives at risk
As Pakistan is going tough on Afghan citizens directing them to head back to their native country, many rights groups have raised concerns that lives are being put at risk as they fear reprisal by Taliban militia against these afghan citizens. Pakistan has set a March 31 deadline for the deportation of all foreigners living […]
The slump in economy
Trade and commerce across the globe is witnessing a severe slump with major economies facing the heat. Economists and experts in the field have been raising these alarms since almost two years now, but the situation does not seem to improve. As of now the global economy is growing steadily in the face of war, […]
Governance at doorsteps
The governments world over have been pushing hard to bring in 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. Recently a major step towards achieving […]