Justice should be timely
We are living in that part of the world where people irrespective of their economic and other constraints get involved in legal battles. Petitions of all types are being filed in lower, high and even the Supreme Court. The situation is such that approximately 5 Crore cases are still pending in various courts, which are […]
Radical reforms needed
We all are aware about the importance of NEP 2020. The national policy on education is not only a significant step towards transforming India’s education system, with the potential to promote economic growth but is also aimed at enhancing global competitiveness and improving learning outcomes. The document is therefore, a landmark policy aimed at transforming […]
Can we afford the change?
Over the past one decade Kashmir region has been witnessing huge changes in its environment and subsequently the weather patterns. This phenomenon has touched almost all aspects of life, however one sector which is bearing the brunt of this change is the agriculture sector. Kashmir as we all know is an agrarian economy where the […]
Setting health targets
People across the world are becoming health conscious. Not only are people adopting an active lifestyle but are equally stressing on eating what suits our body. In Kashmir we are faced with a complex issue of ill health particularly among the younger generation. The young people have been getting addicted to junk or fast food […]
Clean Plant Centre can work wonders
The Union government is working on the process of establishing a Clean Plant Centre for the Valley. The move will enhance quality and production of apple and other products. Since high density apple production has increased six-fold in Kashmir the need to have a Clean Plant Centre will further augment the quality of the produce […]
Need to enhance green cover
The past few years have been pretty bad on the weather front in Jammu and Kashmir. Our seasons are witnessing a major change with winter months getting colder every year and the summer months witnessing a spike in temperatures making the situation quite worrisome for all of us. The region which was otherwise known as […]
Concern for border residents
Civilian safety is of utmost importance especially in those areas which are either close to the border or fall long the LoC. The importance of ensuring safety of civilians in these areas was proved when India and Pakistan engaged in a skirmish few weeks back. Since we are faced with the problem of engaging with […]
Coping with seasonal change
Summers are proving to be too hot in Jammu and Kashmir. The previous as well as the present summer is again reflecting on the fact that the seasonal change is here to stay. The summer of 2025 has proven to be hottest for Srinagar, with the city recording its warmest June in 47 years, raising […]
Working for well-being of community members
Kashmir is facing a growing mental health crisis, with loneliness, failed romantic relationships and intense parental pressure emerging as major causes behind the rising number of suicides. Experts have expressed serious concern over the trend, describing the situation as dangerous and calling for serious measures to be taken to tackle the menace. Notably, self-strangulation and […]
Preserving our environment
From the past several years hot and humid conditions in peak summer months is becoming a routine in Kashmir. The summer months of June to late September are becoming unbearable as people grapple to keep themselves cool. Kashmir over the years is witnessing less snowfall during winters as well. The winter months remain mostly dry […]
