Dealing with the corrupt
The government last week ordered a high-level probe into irregularities committed in implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(PMAY) in Kashmir Valley. The Housing & Urban Development ordered an independent enquiry into irregularities committed in implementation of the scheme after an officer, who was tasked to probe the matter, recommended a full-fledged inquiry into the matter. […]
Innovative idea
Enhancing rural employability is one of the key tasks of the government and various groups working in the employment sector. Though various options and alternatives are being worked out, one such is the decision to do away with the requirement of minimum educational qualification for obtaining a driving licence. The move was initially announced to […]
A tale of two DAKs
Kashmiris are in the habit of forming organizations that merely exist and contribute nothing towards the welfare or betterment of the tribe that they claim to represent. These organizations tend to become so egoistic that most of the time they end up splitting forming factions-again with the motive of self promotion and deceit. One such […]
Development at what cost
Addressing developmental needs in Jammu and Kashmir should be a priority. This means that various new projects need to be undertaken so that the infrastructural gaps that have crept in can be filled in. The region has been witnessing a developmental vacuum as is evident from the scenario that we are faced with. We have […]
Continuing education
One of the major dilemmas the authorities are facing during these testing times is the stand that needs to be taken as far as the education sector is concerned. The sector that has witnessed a closure for almost one and a half year now has raised several questions especially when it comes to deal with […]
Covid confusions
While we are fighting the deadly virus Covid-19 various suggestions and theories to help the infected persons recover have been making headlines. One such remedy that made quite a roar was the use of convalescent plasma (CP) therapy for treating coronavirus-infected patients in moderate stage of the illness. The move was initiated under the Clinical […]
Relentless interference
The cool environs and the serenity in the atmosphere particularly in Kashmir valley may no longer be a reality as one of the important asses, the glaciers in this part of the world are witnessing a fast shrinkage. The reasons can be varies but it is becoming a reality that glaciers are witnessing a change […]
Relieving the stress
No visual pain us more that the pictures that depict or show various picnic spots across Kashmir valley depicting a scene of desolation and gloom. These pictures come to us if by any chance any traveler, mostly locals make it to these places during these times of the pandemic and then forward the pictures to […]
Helping the economy
An agriculturist who served at a top slot for many years once told me that if any government is serious and sincere in making Jammu Kashmir’s economy self reliant and revenue generating then its sole aim should be securing the horticulture sector here. The mainstay of Kashmir’s economy, Horticulture can prove to be a game […]
A new low from US
The world is facing a deadly pandemic right now and in such a situation the bigger nations have a much bigger responsibility of emerging to the needs and requirements of the smaller nations to tide over the crisis situation. The bigger and developed nations have another responsibility which they have to share at this moment […]