The changing weather patterns
Kashmir valley is witnessing an unprecedented change in the weather patterns this year. Though we are in the midsummer, the frequent downpour and the dip in temperatures during the major part of the week is creating lot of concern among the people here. Besides, the sudden change in weather pattern and major hailstorms with heavy […]
Plugging the loopholes
When Union Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge) and Chemical & Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya visited the state last week, there was hardly any rumble of the event. Even some local news organizations reported the visit in some inner pages and the state government too did not bother to publicize his visit. However, given the […]
The rising airfares
As the heat wave intensifies across the plains in India tourism in Kashmir saw a fresh leash of life as the domestic tourist footfall increased tremendously during the past one week or so. The arrivals reached upto more than 6K per day as hordes of tourists were arriving in Kashmir to escape from the scorching […]
Too little, too late
Since the September 2014 deluge the people in Kashmir Valley have been living on the edge. Every time there is a prediction of a prolonged wet spell the people start worrying about the floods as the water level in major water bodies starts to rise considerably owing to the slightest of downpour. This fact proved […]
Taking students for granted
Every time the students community is scheduled to appear in any competitive examination a needless controversy is generated as the exam centres for these competitive exams are being located outside the valley for these hapless students. All this is happening despite repeated assurances by the state administration that adequate centres of all national level exams […]
No lessons learnt
Kashmir Valley is witnessing an unprecedented seasonal change. We are in the mid June and the temperature in Kashmir valley is much below the normal that would otherwise be experienced here during this part of the year. Apart from the change in temperature we are also witnessing an increased downpour during the last few months. […]
Increasing self reliance
Kashmir valley is dependent on its supplies from various parts of India as the area has proven itself to be a consumer state rather than a producing one. For our daily needs like fruits and vegetables and other eatables we have left ourselves on the mercy of outside states as Kashmir valley imports around three […]
What is the government upto?
The state of Jammu and Kashmir has been fighting against all odds when it comes to education sector. The state is one of the most backward states when we compare the facilities that are available for the students in terms of seeking better education. The situation is worse in the higher education sector as the […]
Justice delivered
The courts have finally delivered justice for the eight-year-old girl Kathua girl as six of the seven accused in the horrific gangrape-and-murder case were convicted by a court. Though a seventh accused, identified as Vishal — son of main accused Sanji Ram — was acquitted by the court, giving him the benefit of doubt, the […]
Better infrastructure needed
The summer season has arrived and with the arrival of summer season the government has announced the start of the tourism season. Though, the valley is not witnessing a good number of arrivals at this time but the government is well preparing for announcing major plans to attract tourists to the ‘paradise on earth’. However, […]
