Failure to curb corruption
Various surcharged movements highlighting the menace of corruption and ways to end it have failed to get the desired results as the menace of corruption has not been put to an end. The recently released Berggruen Governance Index 2019 mentions that India ranked poorly on business regulation, public health and civil justice. The report looked […]
Serious threat from stray dogs
Kashmir has been facing a serious threat from the stray dog menace and more so the situation is turning worse with every passing day. Reports’ pouring from various surveys point out that Srinagar city alone has a population of more than 30,000 stray dogs. The dog menace has resulted in several issues which should have […]
Drug menace
Not even a single day passes when newspapers do not report arrest of drug peddlers in Jammu and Kashmir. On an average four people are arrested on daily basis and recovery of drugs and substances is also reported by the police. The daily arrest and recovery of drugs from these peddlers indicates that youth in […]
Deferring the polls
The much hyped and talked about Panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir — scheduled to be held next month were postponed late last night as the Chief Electoral Officer cited the law and order situation prevalent in the region. The announcement however, is in contrary to the claims of the administration that normalcy is returning […]
Luring the investors
As the Jammu and Kashmir administration plans to organize the first ever global investor summit calling for massive investment in the region, various plans are in the offing to turn the event successful. The admin has initiated grand road-shows which were kick started on Monday from two big metro cities of Bengaluru and Kolkata. The […]
2G is here to stay
The administration has extended the 2G mobile data service and fixed line internet connectivity wherever provided across the union territory till February 24. This decision was taken on Saturday after ascertaining the situation on ground. The order by the administration also reiterated that internet service providers (ISPs) have been given directions to ensure access to […]
Dal Lake makes news once again
The Dal Lake like its beauty and charm is occupying the news shelves once again. This time because the government is mulling to declare the Lake and its surrounding areas as an eco-sensitive zone. The decision comes after the world famous lake has shrunk to less than half its original size with its capacity down […]
Traffic mess giving headaches
The transport sector both in Urban and Rural areas across Jammu and Kashmir is in a mess. Even a maverick police officer who was deputed more than a year back to head the traffic department failed to generate any visible change. The only change that has been noticed is the increased number of challans and […]
Union Ministers report
Now that the 30 Union Ministers who visited Jammu and Kashmir last month, have submitted their feedback to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on the implementation of various development schemes here after the abrogation of Article 370, the move has generated an approbation among the people who were promised development, investment and opportunities. As many […]
Need to be practical
The administration announced this week that Jammu and Kashmir is all set to have its own horticulture policy. The move is a welcome one as horticulture sector is the prime contributor towards the state’s economy. The policy which focuses on bringing in betterment for the region including the growers has however forgotten the biggest bane […]
