Working on self reliance
The Covid-19 crisis and the subsequent lockdown that became the norm has 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 […]
Excel the pace
The two main issues that have still been left unresolved in most rural and even major townships across Jammu and Kashmir are providing safe drinking water to the people and helping them achieve a good network of roads. Jammu and Kashmir has abundant water resources. And most of it is pure in form as the […]
Create a task force for tourism revival
Since the greater part of the tourism season in Kashmir valley is almost over and the Covid-19 pandemic has ensured that very few tourist visits the place this season, the sector has already crossed all the limits of stress and unending loses. Tourism sector which provides jobs to lakhs of Kashmir’s youth for the entire […]
Formalize the project
The twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar have been witnessing a haphazard growth both in terms of economic development and urbanization. Though the two are interlinked but so far no attention was provided to provide any scientific intervention so that the growth trajectory could have been capitalized in a better way. The growth and expansion […]
Where there is a will, there is a way
Drug abuse and the people associated with this despicable trade are increasing with every passing day in Jammu and Kashmir. Every day we get to hear about the arrest of drug peddlers and recovery of narcotics or banned substances from their possession. The daily arrest and recovery of drugs from these peddlers indicates that youth […]
Changing treatment of pancreatic diseases
Dr. Vikas Singla Pancreas is a gland which is located behind the stomach in the upper abdomen and secretes digestive enzymes and hormones (including insulin–which regulates blood sugars). Alcohol consumption, smoking and gall stones are the major reasons for a rise in number of cases of pancreatic diseases among young working professionals as well. Acute […]
Get innovative
Due to the slump in the economy and a slow growth rate the jobs it seems have dried up for now and most of the able bodied men and women have been left wanting for employment. The situation that is prevailing right now has reached a point where avenues and resources have dried up. Presently, […]
Arrest the trend
Various issues confronting the society at large have attracted attention from social scientists and the people at large, but the rising number of suicides in Kashmir is being taken as a new normal with least attention being provided to control the rising menace. Ending one’s life is considered as a gravest sin in Islam but […]
Preemptive measures
Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a change in its weather patterns. Not only have winters turned harsher but the downpour during summer and autumn months too has witnessed an increase. The phenomenon has led to an increased worry among the entire population for various reasons including the increased water level in all major rivers and […]
The missing push
Several sectors in Jammu and Kashmir need immediate attention and transport is one among them. The sector can easily be termed as one of the worse sectors that has over the years witnessed neglect, apathy and lack of investment. What has made things worse for this crucial sector is the unending lockdowns since August 2019 […]