Being unfair to the fair sex
Women in Kashmir have been witnessing neglect at various levels. Though lot is being said to improve their conditions but all these slogans and speeches have brought very little change on ground. In Jammu and Kashmir, the conflict and the societal pressures have ensured a lesser working space for the fairer sex. Though empowerment of […]
Utility of lockdowns
We have been made to face yet another lockdown as the Covid-19 cases witnessed a steep hike during the past more than a week now. The deaths too have been recorded at an increased rate with around nine to ten deaths taking place every 24 hours. This is the baseline and based on this very […]
What is the admin upto?
Kashmir has had its tryst with tragedies since long. Be it the turmoil or natural disasters we have always had our share of loss and desperation. But this time around, that is when the world is fighting Covid-19 pandemic, Kashmir is yet again paying a heavy price. Just yesterday we have had 10 deaths due […]
Saving the younger generation
The hazards of smoking are known to all. Smoking cigarettes is a known health hazard however, for obvious reasons the governments both at the federal or the state level have failed to act against it. But when it comes to a place like Jammu and Kashmir cigarettes have proved to be more devilish as it […]
Fighting Covid-19
The fight against Covid-19 is going on globally. While the developing world is watching a breakthrough on developing a vaccine with bated breath the developed world is claiming some achievements on human trials. Researchers at the University of Oxford believe they may have a breakthrough in their search for a COVID-19 vaccine after the team […]
The frontline deserters
Imagine living in a society where people turn testing situations into publicity gaining opportunities and earn laurels and praises for the work that has been messed up rather than completed. Examples of showing utter disregard to professional and societal commitments are turned into big feats and achievements, and all this is done with some so […]
Self reliance can help
The Covid-19 crisis and the subsequent lockdown in Kashmir has once again reminded us the importance of being a self reliant region. Since we belong to a place that is landlocked and faced with various compulsions, our dependence on external supplies is making us vulnerable at all times. Kashmir is dependent on its supplies from […]
Let us learn to follow SOPs
We are fast approaching the 200 mark on Covid-19 deaths, besides 11K mark on positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir. Since the numbers are pretty high given our healthcare facilities and infrastructure, the best way people can ensure a decline in the number of fatalities and positive cases is to follow the guidelines and SOPs […]
Generating employment
Enhancing rural employment is one of the key tasks of the government and various groups working in the employment sector. Though various options and alternatives are being worked out, one such is the decision to do away with the requirement of minimum educational qualification for obtaining a driving licence. The move was initially announced to […]
Do we need another lockdown?
It has been more than three months that Covid-19 forced all of us to stay back at home and avoid getting infected by the deadly virus. The lockdown announced by the union government and implemented by the states and Union Territories meant that the spread was controlled to manageable levels. Though Jammu and Kashmir had […]
