G20 event to boost tourism
The preparations for holding of G20 event in Kashmir are going on in full swing. While the security establishment is busy taking steps and devising strategies to ensure a smooth and peaceful event, the other stake holders too are busy warming up to ensure a smooth event. India has assumed the Presidency of G20 on […]
Readying for G20 event
The Lt Governor administration is all set to hold the Kashmir chapter of G20 in Srinagar and preparations are being made I full swing to make this event a successful one. The even is historical in many respects. The Kashmir, that had been, from past several decades, identified with violence and disturbance is going to […]
… gone to the dogs
The ever increasing population of stray dogs in Kashmir Valley, particularly in Srinagar city is a great challenge the population here is face to face with. As the number of dog attacks cases is on the rise in Srinagar, with dozens of such cases being reported to the Anti Rabies Clinic at SMHS Hospital here […]
Road safety
There is hardly any day when someone doesn’t die or get hurt in some traffic accident. The roads in Jammu and Kashmirhave become death traps. Every day we talk about deaths and injuries in road accidents and every day we discuss loopholes that characterize the traffic management in Jammu and Kashmir. Be it faulty road […]
Modernising madrasa education
There has always been a huge disparity between students educated in modern classrooms and their counterparts educated in madrasas and darulalooms. Modernizing these religious institutions is very important and crucial so that the students who attain education from these don’t feel out of place once they join the mainstream life. Reforms of these institutions is […]
Bollywood to boost tourism in Kashmir
During past few days, the local media here has been abuzz with the news of Bollywood actors shooting their movies in Kashmir Valley. Shah Rukh in Sonamarg made headlines. People, particularly those affiliated with tourism sector, are happy because more film shootings here would attract more tourists and thus help the local economy. Kashmir used […]
Human trafficking and Women’s Commission
Human trafficking is a global menace and Jammu and Kashmir is no exception. It is a biggest challenge facing the humanity and therefore needs a comprehensive and result-oriented response by the governments, that be, and the society as a whole. As rightly pointed out by the Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, during the inauguration of the […]
Saving the society
It is shocking to notice that the youth in Kashmir are falling prey to drug abuse at an alarming pace. The youths, who should have been on the forefront of nation building, are becoming victim to killer drugs and thus not only ruining their own lives but that of their families too besides doing disservice […]
Challenge of drug abuse
A few days back a woman was murdered in Sopore area of district Baramulla. Shockingly it was found that she was killed by her own son who, as per police records, is a chronic drug addict. The social media was flooded with reactions – angry, upset, disturbing and of all kinds. Fact of the matter […]
Bettering surface communication
Union Minister for Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari’s announcement that a tunnel will be constructed at Pir Ki Gali on Mughal Road has been hailed by one and all. During his visit to review the progress on Zojila tunnel, the minister said that Rs. 6000 Crore Mughal road project consists Rs. 5000 Crore for construction […]
