Be prepared
Kashmir has been known for its varied and fresh water sources. These water sources are helping to preserve the fauna and flora of the region besides, providing for the substance of agricultural activity and in turn helping people survive in this geographically difficult area. However, a major concern has gained ground since many years now […]
The much needed POCSO courts
With an aim to ensure speedy Justice and ensure that child rights abuse cases are taken to logical conclusion, the Supreme Court has directed the Centre to set up dedicated POCSO courts on top priority. The apex court suggested that these courts will exclusively deal with cases of sexual offences against children. Interestingly, while majority […]
Pollution is affecting our heart health
The past several years have been quite bad on the environment front in Jammu and Kashmir. The data provided by various agencies which are monitoring quality of air and other pollution factors have been raising alarms about the bad air quality and increased pollution elsewhere. Kashmir valley in particular is facing a severe air pollution […]
Informing the youngsters
Lot of youngsters in Kashmir Valley had adopted a healthy habit of going to the gym to get their bodies in shape. The phenomenon may be great as regular exercising not only helps the young population to stay healthy but also keeps them away from various social evils including drugs and other addictions. Exercising regularly […]
Rehabilitate border residents
War brings miseries and for those who have been bearing the brunt of two hostile neighbours for decades, the uncertainties at the border are a grim reminder that their lives will be hit and hit hard. The past week or so was again a phase when the border residents across Jammu and Kashmir faced the […]
Wonders agri sectors can perform
The mainstay of Kashmir’s economy, Horticulture can prove to be a game changer for the much stressed economy. During the last fiscal data suggests that Jammu and Kashmir produced 2,631.687 Tonne. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,721.609 Ton for 2023. However, Horticulture is still one of the largest employment generating sectors […]
US-China trade war favours none
Two major world powers China and the United States are at loggerhead over mutual trade as the new US leadership under Donald Trump imposed a heavy tax on Chinese goods in the country. China also played tit-for-tat and announced imposition of huge taxes on goods procured from the US. For now the trade war between […]
The unending crisis
The 7.7 magnitude March 28 quake that hit a wide swath of Myanmar that is ridden with conflict and violence has caused significant damage to six regions and states, including the capital, Naypyitaw. The humanitarian needs of hundreds of thousands of survivors remain desperately pressing a month after Myanmar’s deadly earthquake, compounded by airstrikes that […]
United face against terror
April 22 is one of the darkest days Kashmir has witnessed since the past 35 years when terrorism and gruesome killings started here. The day reminds us of how ugly terror can be as not only lives are lost but entire families are shattered. Since the past 35 years Kashmir and most of its people […]
Resolving trade disputes
The world has witnessed a tumultuous phase since the day US President Donald Trump announced an aggressive campaign of taxes on foreign imports. The move led to unpredictability in trade across the globe with experts warning that decisions need to be taken to set things right. The head of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva […]
