Need to keep them afloat
This year Kashmir has pinned high hopes on tourist arrivals. Not only has the local government been trying to woo tourists from mainland India but elsewhere efforts have been put in to get tourists back to Jammu and Kashmir. Now that the tourist season is all set to begin with some positive signals already being […]
Merry making for cherry farmers
Cargo train services to Kashmir are proving to be a major relief for the regions agricultural sector. Since the region produces various kinds of fruits in abundance their arrival in markets on time across the country had been an uphill task until now. However, the situation is changing as many perishable items produced here are […]
Youth are a huge resource
India has 356-400 million 10-24 year-olds, the number stands highest across the world. Apart from this over 50% of Indians are less than 25 years of age and 65% are more than 35 years. Given these figures India can boast about having a huge chunk of population that stands in their prime youth. As of […]
Tracks of progress
Kashmir has witnessed yet another historical moment when a direct passenger train service finally got to be started between Jammu and Srinagar. The day marks a beginning of a new chapter not only for passenger travel but the rail cargo service as well. The railways has for long been trying to strengthen the Kashmir’s horticulture […]
Conflicts benefit none
The conflict in West Asia since early 2026 – is already hitting India’s growth. The country’s oil supply besides, fiscal strain has been too worrying. The situation has reached a point that Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited (ICRA) has cut the GDP growth forecasts for FY27 to 6.5% from 7.1% earlier, […]
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 […]