Unity without sincerity
The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) which has emerged after political leaders were set free from detention in Kashmir valley after months of detention post the abrogation of article 370 on August 5, 2019 have failed to prove their sincerity as the alliance has proven that it lacks cohesion. It was after much deliberation […]
Will we ever see an end?
On Friday the Line of Control (LoC) again witnessed spilling of blood on both sides of the divide. Not only did the security men die on both sides but this time around civilians including minors were also targeted with impunity. What is adding salt to the injuries is the rhetoric that continues on both sides […]
Growing intolerance
The past few years have been witnessing a growing intolerance among the society in mainland India. This intolerance has been witnessed across the board with the government itself resorting to such moves that have promoted prejudice and diminutive mindedness. The government since the past few years has been involved in taking major decisions that have […]
Democracy shamed
US President Donald Trump is in no mood to concede defeat in the wake of election results that were announced few days back. Trump and his aids have publicly made their intention clear of not conceding to the poll results which has not only divided the nation but also put the entire poll exercise to […]
Rent fixation
The administration in Srinagar has ordered fixing a rent fixation committee for rooms and places of residence hired by students in Srinagar city. This move has come as a relief for the students but will this act of the government find acceptance in real sense needs to be looked into as well. The District Magistrate, […]
Gearing up for tough times
It has been almost a year now and the Covid-19 pandemic has been taking a heavy toll especially on our economies. World over the situation is grim and various researches and reports are suggesting tough days ahead for the common man. Though various governments have been initiating some measures to control and check recession and […]
A bad loser
The US elections are over and after nearly four tortured days of counting yielded a victory for Joe Biden, however what has come as disrepute is that President Trump is still insisting the race not being over. Trumps refusal to accept his loss has proven that he is a bad loser. Even when the election […]
Demand for potable water
As Kashmir valley witnessed a scanty rainfall this summer hundreds of villages spread across Kashmir region complained of not getting enough potable water. Even when winter season is approaching fast, people in many areas are still complaining of water shortage and the administration’s failure to provide people with adequate supply of drinking water. Just yesterday […]
Justice has to be timely
The numbers of cases keep piling up in various courts for disposal and this phenomenon has been a routine for many years now. At the end of the day it is the common man who suffers as the courts are the last respite for his hopes to come alive. In Jammu and Kashmir as many […]
Price fixation war
Kashmir has been a huge market for mutton since centuries now. Meat in all forms, besides chicken and fish has been the staple diet for the population here and these products remain in demand all through the year. Since the rates of these products have always been a tricky issue it is only meat where […]