Needed a tough law
We all consume food to survive. In today’s world when everyone is hard pressed for time we have taken an easy route to get the food we consume by visiting food outlets or eateries so that we get the things of our choice and that too at our convenience. However, while doing so we fail […]
Need for a low cost airline
As the Jammu-Srinagar national highway of late has been giving a tough time to commuters during the days of downpour, the increased airfares during the days of highway closure is providing us all the reasons for starting a low cost airlines for the region. Technically speaking the highway has remained closed for many days during […]
Climate change
Since the Himalayan region has been witnessing huge changes for many years now 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. According to a latest survey, regions of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand […]
Yet another challenge
The way covid-19 is increasing its challenge with every passing day we need to understand that getting ready to deal with the situation is the only answer to fight the disease and its impact. Right now covid-19 and more so-arrival of Omicron has set the alarm bells ringing across Jammu and Kashmir. Beside, the rate […]
Omicron threat
Since the world is grappling with the new covid-19 variant Omicron many regions across the globe have come to a standstill. The new variant has a high transmission rate which makes it all the more dangerous and threatening. Though Jammu and Kashmir remained untouched for some time but the Omicron variant has made its presence […]
Needed a scientific solution
Quite often we get to hear from various quarters about the increased pollution levels especially during winters when farmers resort to stubble burning or other sections of the society resort to open burning of waste materials. The burning of garbage in open spaces is a major concern for all of us. Not only in Jammu […]
Good performance
Various sectors have shown some improvement since the past year as some key deficiencies in various departments were provided for implying some progress. One such sector is the health care sector that has emerged as the leading performer in terms of incremental performance as per data released by NITI Aayog in the fourth Health Index […]
Dubai initiative
The Jammu and Kashmir government is making efforts to attract global investors so that a new phase of development and progress can be kick started in the region that has witnessed tremendous neglect over the past seven decades. This week the visit to UEA by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha provided an opportunity to get several […]
Apples turning sour
From the past several weeks the apple traders, growers and dealers are a worried lot. They have been protesting the arrival of Iranian apples in various mandies across the country which has put the sale of apples from Kashmir and Himachal at an all time low. The protesting traders have been reporting a loss of […]
Avoiding mishaps
We are right now going through winter season and fire mishaps become a routine across Kashmir valley during these months. The reason being use of heating gadgets and other means to keep warn which quite often lead to fire mishaps and loss of life and property. Similarly alongwith the households and other residential and office […]