Traffic management needs push
While management of traffic across Kashmir region has been proving to be a tough challenge for the administration and the police, the issue is getting complex with every passing day. Though some betterments is visible in some areas of Srinagar city but the real test of traffic management and the efficacy of the entire system […]
Lowering the age
The lowering of age limit to get the mandatory Covid-19 vaccine to 45 years is a aelcome step. This move will surely help the government expand the inoculation drive amid a surge in new cases with the doubling time having sharply reduced since the start of this month. The decision to lower the age limit […]
A year after
It is more than a year now since the coronavirus pandemic made its presence felt. Not only did the virus kill lakhs of people across the globe but it also led to dismantling of world economies with the world facing numerous challenges for survival. Though most of the countries have come out of the lockdowns […]
Yet another closure
Rains and closure of Jammu-Srinagar highway have become synonymous with each other. On Monday when it started to rain the authorities announced the closure of the highway and even went further a bit by asking people not to try to travel on the highway on Tuesday as well. The miserable condition of the highway has […]
The threat remains
Since the beginning of March many states have been reporting increased cases of coronavirus infections. In places like Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, West Bengal and some north eastern regions the authorities had to impose several restrictions which include night curfew and other forms of restrictions. Though these measures have been started, still the increased number […]
New ecosystem needed
Job creation and getting jobs for the educated and able bodied youth has emerged as a big challenge in today’s world given the scenario and the situation that has risen after the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. Not only are the global economies witnessing a downslide but the corporates that generate massive employment across the globe […]
Move beyond words
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan made a case for economic benefit for the two countries, India and Pakistan if they agree on peace as a peaceful region will give India direct access resource-rich Central Asia through Pakistan. Peace has been on the agenda of the two countries since the past few weeks after a ceasefire […]
Bloom expected
It is almost after a break of 19 months that some activity is being witnessed in the tourism sector. Though the trend that has been witnessed during the first three months of the year have made the tourism players to believe that the season will be quite fruitful. It is after a lengthy lull that […]
Curbing tobacco use
Of late the administration and the police has risen to the dangers of cigarette smoking and the use of tobacco products especially the younger generation. Since the past few weeks we are witnessing that the administration has been gearing up and telling its field agencies to control the use of tobacco. The hazards of smoking […]
Fragrance of success
One of the sectors that can help achieve best possible results as far as job and avenues creation for the young are concerned is the essential oil industry. The industry has a tremendous scope to grow in Kashmir division as well the Doda, Poonch and Kishtwar region. One such product that can make a difference […]