Abandoning Darbar Move – Why? Why Not?
Taking important decisions regarding Jammu and Kashmir in a hurried manner have become a new norm since New Delhi bifurcated the state into two Union Territories (UTs) and revoked its internal autonomy on August 5, 2019. Since then a range of political and administrative decisions were taken by just issuing circulars or statements either from […]
Does Social Media Really Make People Social?
Social media, such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter et al is now an indispensable part of professional as well as social life. These networking sites provide not just a wider marketplace for aspiring business people but also serve as a space of entertainment. It helps people to connect with their loved ones or socialise especially […]
Demystifying causes for growing incidence of suicides in Kashmir
Suicide deaths are not new to Kashmir. Self-inflicted deaths and attempts to end life have been reporting from across the Valley for a quite long time now. However, an alarming member of suicides has occurred during the past two months or so in various parts of Kashmir. The latest incidents occurred in north Kashmir’s Bandipora […]
In ICU, on ventilator support — businesses in Kashmir gasping for breath!
Continued disruptions since Aug 2019 have led to loss of livelihoods big time
Like in other parts of the world, the pandemic has impacted every aspect of social life in Kashmir as well. However, the growing unemployment and loss of livelihoods have surfaced as a great challenge to society here. Due to the consecutive lockdowns, Kashmir has lost most of its businesses, causing drastic unemployment in every sector. […]
Parenting amid the pandemic
Parenting is not an easy task even in normal times, and the pandemic has made it a more challenging job. Since the situation created by the Covid has affected the children’s lives too, most of the parents find it difficult to handle their kids. They are experiencing enormous lifestyle changes in their children; many of […]
With all focus on pandemic, non-Covid patients too need some attention
Since most of the main hospitals across Kashmir have been designated as Covid dedicated hospitals and the main tertiary care facility centers have also closed down their OPDs and non-emergency services in the wake of Covid-19 spike; the non-Covid patients are rendered suffering for their treatment. Barely a week after Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) […]
Businesses look toward Admin for effective hand-holding
As pandemic plays havoc with Kashmir economy …
The pandemic is creating havoc in Kashmir as its shock is far beyond the spread of the disease. Besides impacting the well being of one and all, the pandemic has impacted the livelihood of the weaker sections of the society —daily wagers, small trades, laborers, street vendors, hawkers, salespersons, waiters, receptionists, shikara walas, bus drivers, […]
HEALING THE HEALER: Spare some thoughts for Covid Warriors too
Like in every pandemic-hit part of the world, health workers —doctors, nurses, aides, laboratory technicians, helpers, peons, and so on— in Kashmir have been on toes since the WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), in January last year. Against all odds, they are working hard in these times of crisis. And […]
Oxygen Availability: As of now it is OK, BUT…
Do we have sufficient medical Oxygen available in Jammu and Kashmir to tackle the challenges and threats posed by the second wave of the pandemic, which is showing a worsening impact with each passing day? Since Oxygen is a crucial treatment for many Covid patients because the virus affects lung function, this question is frequently […]
Dal – The victim of official apathy, public indifference
The Dal Lake in Srinagar, the second largest lake in Jammu and Kashmir after the Wular, remains frequently in news for its degrading and deteriorating conditions. Though a full-fledged autonomous body, Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) was established in 1997 for preservation, management and conservation of this body, it continues to be in a […]
