The shrinking space
Maraaz, the local name given to south Kashmir areas like Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian, and Pulwama is considered as a crop producing belt that catered to the needs of the entire valley. Though the demand for staple food, rice stands at 900,000 quintals per year, this region alone produced 500,000 quintals. This produce is obtained from […]
Safety of children is paramount
Road safety measures in Jammu and Kashmir have been facing several questions over the years. Though some changes have been brought but still lot needs to be done to make roads and commuting much safer. Another important aspect related to road safety is the student safety norms as lakhs of students travel in school owned […]
They need love and respect
Though a harsh reality but most of us do not admit it openly or do not wish to make it public either. The issue which we are discussing is about the elder population as most of them feel ignored by families during this fast age. The most of the elders around us feel that times […]
Absorbing the shocks
It was on October 8, 2005 that the entire Kashmir region shook as the region was hit by a massive earthquake that proved to be one of the deadliest earthquakes the entire South Asia’s region has witnessed. The impact of the shake was so huge that around 1500 people across Jammu & Kashmir were reported […]
Crafting a bright future
We may not have reached a point where we can claim that the golden period of handicrafts in Kashmir has witnessed a return. However, given the past developments that have occurred during the past two years we can claim that the handicrafts sector is recording a comeback. As of now 18 crafts are GI-registered out […]
No need to protest modernization of transport sector
Public transport sector in Jammu and Kashmir needs lot of improvement even today. Though smart city buses and e-vehicles are becoming a reality in the UT, but still lot more needs to be done so that the sector achieves its desired level. Jammu as well as Kashmir has witnessed very slow growth in public transport […]
Leaders of change
Women are emerging as a force to reckon with in the rural landscape across Kashmir. These silent warriors drive food production, preserve craft traditions, and run micro-enterprises, often balancing 18-hour workdays. Their cash income from small sales, handicrafts, and kitchen gardens gives them financial independence, though they still face barriers in decision-making, wages, and market […]
Let us think about ending poverty
The growing consumer markets around the globe may be a reality in a materialist world but another harsh realism tells us that most of the people in poor nations cannot afford a two square meal. As on date the global extreme poverty rate is projected at 10.0% in 2026 as 847 million people still live […]
Tirade against drug abuse
The tirade against drug abuse and its promoters initiated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha across Jammu and Kashmir is an initiative that was overdue. The past few days since the tirade was kickstarted on April 11 in Jammu not only have dozens of drug dealers been apprehended but a message is going down to the […]
Shifting weather patterns
The weakened western disturbances, delayed monsoons, and global warming are driving huge changes in various parts of the globe. These changes have been reported in the Asian region as well. Here the Himalayas too are warming at twice the rate of the Indian subcontinent, intensifying extreme precipitation events. Besides, the increased precipitation the region is […]