Complacency is dangerous
While the medical experts continue to insist that coronavirus can be defeated, or at least contained, only if people take strict precautions in terms of following the Covid-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), there are some alarming reports suggesting that some people still don’t take the risks involved seriously and roam around without taking the necessary […]
Healing ailing health sector
While the Lieutenant Governor administration is trying to do its best to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and has, by and large, performed well, the health sector here faces some chronic issues that are to be tackled with a long-term plan. Presently it is appreciable that the […]
Give credit where it is due
Thankfully the number of Covid-19 positive cases and related deaths has been witnessing a downward trend from past few weeks. The credit for this goes to the people of the Union Territory, majority of whom are listening to the counsel of health experts and are following the Covid-19 SOPs. The credit is also due to […]
Let authorities & citizenry wake up
World Environment Day
As the people all over the globe are observing World Environment Day amid the Covid-19 pandemic, we in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in Kashmir Valley too need to spare some thoughts and ponder upon what we have done to a place which otherwise was known as Paradise on Earth. Though the pandemic has impacted every […]
Name and shame the killers
The murder of BJP Councillor Rakesh Pandita in Tral on Wednesday needs to be condemned by one and all. Rakesh Pandita, as per reports, had visited the residence of a friend where suspected militants opened fire on him killing him on the spot and injuring his friend’s daughter. In Pandita’s death, one more Kashmiri family […]
Paying tributes to Covid warriors
As the number of Covid-19 positive cases and related deaths has started coming down, the section of the society that needs to be saluted is that of Covid warriors. Doctors, nurses other medical staff and also the ground workers of social welfare department besides teachers who are deputed for Covid related jobs. The health workers […]
Addressing mental health issues
It is heartening to note that the divisional administration has finally launched Taskeen, a tele-counselling platform for psychological support of Covid-19 affected children. A team of psychologists and resource persons on alternate days shall provide counselling to address fear, anxiety and other mental stress related issues among the Covid-19 affected children by providing them psychological […]
Some good news, finally!
The reports suggesting that Shopian and Ganderbal districts have achieved the 100 percent target of vaccinating people above the age of 45 years is both encouraging and inspiring. It is encouraging to see people doing away with the vaccine hesitancy and coming forward to get a jab and this positive attitude is undoubtedly going to […]
Welcome welfare scheme
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has launched a special scheme for financial assistance to families which have lost their only bread-earner due to COVID pandemic. A Special Cell has been created in Social Welfare Department to identify and track support to these families over time. Under the scheme SASCM or Special Assistance Scheme […]
No nonsense, only science please!
Though we live in the age of science, Covid-19 pandemic has exposed some serious weaknesses within the humankind. Science has revolutionized the world and eased the human lives. However, during the pandemic, it was observed, particularly in this part of world, there are elements who try to do anything and everything to negate science. In […]
