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 […]
Need to focus on changing weather patterns
The Himalayan region has been witnessing huge changes for many years now and the climate in various states and regions too is having an impact ranging from increased downpour to change in temperatures during summer as well as winter seasons. What we are witnessing here may be the same change that has already set in […]
The city needs a breather
From the past several years an effort is being made to ensure that most of routes in Srinagar and elsewhere are provided with e-mode of transport. Be it e-rickshaw or e-buses we see lot of such vehicles making rounds of the city roads. Last year as well as this year also several fleets of e-buses […]
Promoting local industry
The import of sheep from various states and regions to Jammu and Kashmir is always making news. For many reasons the sheep imports are growing with every passing day and one of the foremost reason is that majority of the population in Jammu and Kashmir consume meat which increases the imports every year. Since sheep […]
Empowering women entrepreneurs
One of the key tasks the government has taken into hand is empowering of women entrepreneurs across Jammu and Kashmir. For this various schemes and projects are being pursued to encourage women in the Self Help Groups from various districts across the UT. These groups are scripting numerous success stories towards transforming their lives and […]
Lighting up households
Power issues and the reforms the sector needs have been always making news in Jammu and Kashmir. The region which is dependent on most of its power needs on imports from the northern grid has been witnessing huge losses over the years and the subsequent governments have failed to address this crucial issue. The various […]
Involve youth in agriculture sector
With the growing population and increased number of visitors arriving in the 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 […]