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Welcome development

Welcome development

In a measure development, that would give boost to the economy of Jammu and Kashmir, country’s one of the oldest apex body Assocham has assured full support to Jammu Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) and will globally promote the local products and bring investment into the Union Territory. As pointed out by Chairman Assocham J&K […]

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Fighting the menace of drug abuse

Fighting the menace of drug abuse

With every passing day the drug abuse and trafficking is emerging as the biggest challenge that Kashmir society is face to face with. Watching daily reportage of Kashmir based local dailies, regarding drug abuse and drug trafficking, the situation is very dangerous as more and more people, particularly the youth, are falling to this menace. […]

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Violence and democracy

Violence and democracy

As rightly pointed out by the President Ram Nath Kovind, during his convocation address, Kashmir has all along been an abode of peace and harmony and violence was something never heard. Unfortunately in 1990, the gun culture was introduced here and thus the outstanding tradition of peaceful coexistence was broken. Violence, which was never part […]

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About roads and the traffic

About roads and the traffic

While chairing a meeting to review the progress of works on NH-44, Chief Secretary has observed that the rate of progress of road-widening/maintenance works is unsatisfactory which is causing inconvenience to the commuters. He also pointed out that the problem is further aggravated by rash and indisciplined lane driving leading to frequent traffic jams; shortage […]

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Preserving cultural heritage

Preserving cultural heritage

It is heartening to note that the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has acknowledged the fact that Jammu and Kashmir possesses an unparalleled wealth of cultural heritage and has admitted that the same wealth remains mostly unexplored and thus stressed that it needs to be showcased to the world. It goes without saying that the Union […]

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Eid & Covid appropriate behavior

Eid & Covid appropriate behavior

Once again Muslims all over the world are celebrating Eid ul Azha amid Covid 19 pandemic. This Eid inspires the Muslims to be ready to sacrifice their dearest things for the broader cause of righteousness. Sacrificing animals is just symbolic but the basic message is to be prepared to do anything for right causes. In […]

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Facing the challenges of drug abuse

Facing the challenges of drug abuse

In these columns, the menace of drug abuse and drug trafficking has been discussed umpteenth times, even to the extent of sounding repetitive, but the crisis in the society is so serious that it needs this repetitiveness. It is satisfactory to note that the government is working on the issue seriously and JK Police too […]

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Don’t let good work of Covid Warriors go waste

Don’t let good work of Covid Warriors go waste

As the number of Covid-19 positive cases and related deaths has started coming down and on July 12, thankfully, not a single Covid 19 death was reported in the Union Territory, the section of the society that needs to be saluted is that of Covid warriors. Doctors, nurses other medical staff and also the ground […]

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Covid-19 – Don’t invite 3rd wave!

Covid-19 – Don’t invite 3rd wave!

With the easing of situation on Covid-19 front, the UT administration has ordered further relaxation in restrictions in 16 of the 20 J&K districts. Barring Srinagar, Kupwara, Reasi and Doda districts, weekend curfew has been lifted. While people are jubilant that the restrictions have been eased and thus they can resume their economic activities, medical […]

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Connectivity is the key

Connectivity is the key

The Union Territory administration is all geared up to construct new roads in Jammu and Kashmir and to black top some 8000 kms of road length. It goes without saying that surface communication is vital for human development and progress and in this backdrop the government’s efforts to connect all the areas through roads are […]

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