The changing lifestyle factors and eating habits in our society have immensely increased the prevalence of obesity dramatically in recent years. According to WHO, ‘most of the world's population live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight.’ It is a fact that obesity has become a global problem and Kashmir is not an exception to that. Medical experts are of the opinion that the cases of obesity are showing an alarming increase among the young generation, over the years. Many health surveys have reported that approximately 35% of adults and 15–20% of children and adolescents are obese in the valley. However, the findings shouldn’t come as a surprise given the fact how changes are taking place in our living styles. The way we are adapting ourselves to new trends and modes of living, these kinds of diseases or health ailments are bound to increase. Known to all is that abnormal increase in the weight of a person is due to the excessive fat accumulation

In a shocking incident, a 38 year old woman was allegedly murdered by her in-laws in the Bemina area of Srinagar city. According to the post mortem report the deceased has died due to asphyxiation. In this connection police have registered a case of murder against the accused and so far arrested five family members (in-laws of the deceased) including the husband for further investigation. The family of the deceased alleged that women was often harassed by her in-laws in one pretext or another and are responsible for her death

Upbringing plays a vital role in character-building. If children are left on their own, they will do what no parent would approve of. Freedom is good, but unlimited freedom is an evil. In the name of modernity, parents cannot, rather should not forget their responsibilities. Nobody can succeed in polluting the minds of children unless parents wittingly or unwittingly allow it. Nowadays, so-called modern parents take less pains in teaching their children how to live a morally upright life and leave everything to teachers and educational institutions. The job cannot be entrusted only to the clergy or the teachers.

All over the world 28 June is observed as the World Nature Conservation Day. Many events and programmes are held on this day all across the globe highlighting the importance of healthy environment. This day also aims to create special attention among people about the importance and need to preserve the environment and natural resources for the survival of human life on planet e

Recently, while chairing a meeting to review the action plan for effective implementation of the scheme for ‘Revival, Restoration, Preservation and Maintenance of Ancient Cultural Heritage’ in Jammu and Kashmir, the Honourable LG Manoj Sinha directed the Culture Department to adopt value-based conservation.

On a specific tip off, team of Geology and Mining Department conducted a raid along River Ravi in Jammu on Tuesday. During the raid one poclain machine (excavator) and a dumper used for illegal mining were confiscated by the authorities. Over the years, unabated mining has become a major environmental issue in the valley. It has a direct bearing upon the losses in the Union Territory.

A report published in Rising Kashmir on Monday divulged the information that Srinagar has witnessed 163 road accidents from January 2022 to May this year, in which 10 people lost their lives and 174 got injured.

Recently a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by Advocate Altaf Khan in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court seeking ban on manufacture, storage, sale and distribution of spurious drugs distributed by unregistered companies in Jammu and Kashmir. Taking cognizance of PIL, High Court (HC) issued a notice to government functionaries including Additional Chief Secretary Health & Medical Education Department for filing of response to the contention raised in the PIL. As per the PIL,”the unregistered companies are manufacturing the drugs and the distributors legally not entitled to distribute such medicines are sending the fake, spurious and misbranded drugs in every nook and corner of J&K besides there is no system to control the menace of self-medication in the union territory…

In order to bolster the agriculture and horticulture sectors, the UT of Jammu & Kashmir on Monday signed the tripartite agreement with Sikkim Government and Sikkim University for collaboration on training, technology, capacity building and extension activities for saffron and other temperate crops.

Recognizing the timely importance of food, energy and livelihood requirements is the hallmark of any developed democratic society. Over the years, J&K government has been working on a comprehensive plan regarding the optimum availability and usage of the natural resources by incorporating climate change into the UT’s future policy initiatives.

It is one of the miracles of the Qur'an that it has successfully expressed feelings which cannot be expressed in normal words

The Fields Medal is awarded as recognition to young mathematicians who are not over forty but have done work in mathematics that deserves applause and appreciation

As the Eid-ul-Adha approaches, even the commodities that do not depend on monsoon, rains and crops have started flaunting price tags depicting numbers double than what was a month back. It is a shame that Kashmiris resort to such deplorable practices on festive occasions just to earn some easy bucks. On Eid-ul-Adha the consumption of mutton in the valley is high owing to the sacrificial offering which is rigorously observed by Muslims all across Jammu and Kashmir.

The annual pilgrimage for the Holy Cave of Amarnath in South Kashmir’s Himalayas has just begun after the gap of two years due to coronovirus pandemic. The Amarnath cave is located 3800mts above the sea level. This time we are expecting more than eight lack pilgrims to visit the holy cave. So far at least three lack yatris have registered for the pilgrimage.

The globalization of knowledge has brought mammoth changes in most of the aspects of our lives. Over the years, the way people live, communicate and interact or do their business have been revolutionised by the easy access to information and technology.

June 26th was observed as The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking across the globe. This year the theme of the day was ‘Addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crisis’. The main aim of this day is to strengthen action and raise awareness in achieving the goal of a world free of drug abuse

The turn in weather has caught us all off guard. For the past some days the clouds have shaped up dangerously. Incessant rains have led to a dangerous situation as the threat of floods in Kashmir valley is still looming large. The level of water in Jhelum and other water bodies are frighteningly pointing towards that as the Jhelum River has crossed flood declaration mark at Sangam even as the weather has started to improve slightly. Although the Meteorological Department has forecasted that weather will likely improve from Wednesday afternoon and we may pray for things to change for better in terms of weather but at the same time we should be prepared to meet the challenge in case rains refuse to stop. This is not for the first time that this situation has emerged as the result of torrential rains that have been casting a shadow over valley for the last few days. In this age and day of technology the weather forecast is readily available with a common man and the government should have

Recent targeted killings of innocent civilians including outsiders and minorities evoked large condemnation and protestations by the Kashmiri Muslims. Kashmiris hit the streets in large numbers to protest against killings.

Being moderate in our day to day affairs is very important in order to live a peaceful life. The religion of Islam promotes and encourages moderation in all aspects of life. Many religious experts are of the opinion that moderation is a center point between two extremes. Thus being moderate helps a person to live a balanced and purposeful life. Furthermore, it is a positive and admirable trait to be within reasonable limits. Also moderation refers to an admirable character that falls between two opposite ideologies.

According to the World Health Organization, there are currently more than 1 billion disabled people in the world. Most of the developed countries provide maximum opportunities to this section of population. But, unfortunately in this part of the globe, disabled people are still suffering from discrimination, poverty and social stigma in society. Though granted a legitimate space in a democratic set up, disabled people have often bracketed as ‘burden’ and more often than not seen fighting for their genuine and lawful rights. Why is this? There is much talk about schemes and programmes being chalked out to bring this unfortunate section of our society at par with others, in terms of rights and opportunities, but till now, things remain as a distant dream.

In 2002 International Labour Organization launched the World Day Against Child Labour and since then the day is observed every year on June 12, wherein governments and social action groups coordinate and cooperate to fight against child labour in the world.

In any civilized society, it is the prime responsibility of the state to address problems that afflict people at large. The thrust as we know for any social welfare institution is empowerment of various sections and groups that are exposed to high risk of being exploited or suffering from certain disadvantages

While laying foundation stone of various projects under Srinagar Smart City on Monday, the Honorable LG Manoj Sinha reiterated the fact that Smart City Projects will restore values of art and cultural heritage of J&K. He also said that the aim of the new projects is to ‘transform Srinagar from crowded city to one of the most pedestrian, cycle-friendly cities in country’. These are promising statements and must be appreciated. We all know that Srinagar is historically as well as culturally important and, therefore, deserves proper handling.

Comes the summer and the road repair/restoration work witnesses a full swing in valley given the fact that roads in Kashmir receive a severe beating in winter period. It is a stark reality that none of the roads in Jammu and Kashmir qualify to be called as ‘all weather’ roads.

June 5 was observed as the World Environment Day and this year the theme of the day was ‘Only One Earth’. The main focus of this day is to create awareness about the adverse impact on environment and the need to preserve it. It is a fact that protection of environment has gained a lot of importance lately at all four levels – the state level, country level, regional level and at international level. From politicians to school kids, every one speaks and writes on the issue. For the rest of the year, however, we don’t hear or see much on the issue. Even if some ‘Save Environment’ campaigns are started, they soon run out of steam. There is a need to move beyond the rhetoric of environmental protection and implement a proper action plan for change.

Every year, 1st June is observed as the International Child Protection Day. The main focus of this day is to highlight the importance of child safety and discuss the ways to achieve total well being of children in both developed and developing countries. The International Day for Protection of Children was established on 1 June 1950 following the Women's International Democratic Federation's congress in Moscow that took place in 1949. It is a fact the children are considered as the most vulnerable lot facing many problems and inhuman practices especially in the developing countries.

World No Tobacco Day is celebrated on 31st May every year. For this year the theme adopted by the WHO is ‘Protect The Environment’. According to WHO, ‘The harmful impact of the tobacco industry on the environment is vast and growing adding unnecessary pressure to our planet's already scarce resources and fragile ecosystems.’ The main focus of this day is to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and the ways to get rid of tobacco epidemic world over. On this day different government departments, educational institutions and non-governmental organizations across the country organize seminars and rallies to highlight negative aspects of tobacco consumption.

Last week, in a shocking incident, a woman was allegedly bashed to death by a self proclaimed ‘faith healer’ while performing ‘exorcism rituals’ on her. This incident occurred in South Kashmir’s Shopian District. During the initial investigation police have arrested three persons so far including the faith healer, husband and the brother of the deceased women. The news of this incident spread like a wild fire and was followed by severe public outburst demanding exemplary punishment to those who are involved in this heinous act. Other than fair investigations, these type of incidents calls for a thorough scrutiny of social apparatus, institutions and lacunas amidst the changing face of the society. In the last three decades, changes have been observed in almost all societies throughout the world, the U

In a recent interview with RISING KASHMIR, an internationally acclaimed medical scientist, Prof Dr. Syed Amin Tabish, talked in detail about various issues pertaining to healthcare scenario in India vis-à-vis issues facing healthcare delivery, medical education and offered some innovative ideas to strengthen it. He also revealed that lifestyle disorders contribute over 61 percent of all deaths in India and every 12th Indian is a diabetic as India ranks second in the list of countries with the highest diabetes patient’s ratio in the world. These stats are alarming and portray a very grim healthcare scenario in India. It is a fact that unhealthy food habits of people have given rise to many lifestyle disorders over the years and there are many factors responsible for e.g. bad habits, lack of exercise, smoking, high calorie intake, too much of junk etc. All these factors play a significant role in the mushrooming of life style disorders.

In the wake of rising fire incidents in the valley, J&K government ordered fire safety audit of all the government buildings with immediate effect. According to an official statement issued on Saturday, a meeting was convened by Principal Secretary wherein it was revealed that the fire safety audit of all the government buildings would be completed immediately in Jammu and Kashmir. This is a much needed step taken by the administration and must be appreciated but still much more needs to be done in that regard.

There is no doubt in the fact that the government cannot accommodate all those who are in search of jobs. In fact our youth waste lots of time and energy while being madly after a petty government job. Need is to find alternatives that can open up new paths and explore new fields of economic activity. Howsoever complex the structure of modern day economy may be, fact remains that the basics of economic activity remain the same. Coordination between human and material resources is still the real engine of any economy.

Last week, Falahudarain, a local NGO launched a week long drug de-addiction campaign in Bramulla district with the intent to curb the hovering drug menace in Kashmir. The campaign also tried to create awareness among the students and people at large about the serious ramifications of drug abuse in the valley. It is a good step taken by this NGO, but it needs backing and intervention of other sections of the society as well. While many programmes that highlight the adverse affects of drug abuse and addiction are held in the UT throughout the year by governmental and non-governmental organizations, it does not appear to assuage the problem. In J&K drug abuse has become a major challenge for the authorities to tackle. Over the years, the graph of drug abuse in J&K has been rising at an alarming rate. According to some reports J&K has over 600,000 drug affected people and that contributes 4.6 percent of the total population. This is a grave concern and demands greater attention from all q

In a recent incident of violence, a young Kashmiri Pandit, Rahul Bhat was killed by the terrorists in broad day light while he was performing his official duties. This is a despicable act and must be condemned at any cost. The people of Kashmir by and large strongly protested against this heinous act. Also, J&K administration has constituted a SIT to investigate the killing of Rahul Bhat.

The death of a woman from kreeri Bramulla who was allegedly killed in a domestic violence incident has sent shock waves in the valley again. The family of the deceased is accusing the women’s husband and her in-laws to be responsible for the death.

Director General Horticulture Kashmir on Monday revealed that the horticulture season is expecting a bumper crop of cherry and strawberry this year due to the favourable weather conditions.

With mercury rising throughout India, Kashmir Vale has been honored with a fresh surge of guests arriving for summer retreat. Moderate temperature and rejuvenating environs have always been irresistible appeals to the people outside. Over the years, Kashmir valley is being thronged by travelers and tourists especially in summer season. As per government sources, an estimated 80 lac tourists visited Kashmir in the last few months. Almost all the hotels and lodges are running on full capacity and flight operations have been increased manifold by the administration. Service providers operating at different hotspots also say that it is a ‘fully-packed’ summer season. Though large inflow of tourists depict the return of peace and normalcy in the valley, still

Giving advice is always helpful and is considered as an act of good virtue. In Islam, the concept of advice is extremely significant. It is a fact that the whole religion of Islam is encompassed with advice.

People of Kashmir valley today join their Muslim brethren in other parts of the world in celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of holy month of Ramadan. The festive mood could be seen days in advance as people flocked the markets to buy eatables, clothes and gifts. On the auspicious day

There has been a surge in the canine attacks in Srinagar and its adjacent areas. Few days ago at least 41 persons, including 9 tourists were bitten by stray dogs at Boulevard Road near Gagribal area of Dalgate Srinagar. The hospital reports suggest that there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of dog bite cases, over the years. The reports suggested in the last ten years the Srinagar and other parts of the Valley reported 58,000 dog bite cases.

People living in any civilized society have the potential to progress to higher levels of social, cultural, and moral development. Furthermore, the role and importance of family in a civilized society is of utmost importance. Family is considered as a fundamental component of any social set up. It plays an important role in any socio-economic situation but unfortunately the control of family and school is waning day by day. It is the institution of family that performs multifaceted functions and helps in the socialization of individuals.

Ahead of Eid festival, traffic cops can be seen struggling on roads in order to streamline the massive vehicular traffic. Every now and then commuters in Srinagar city witness traffic nightmare as the snarl-ups have become a routine affair. Amid the traffic mess, cops can be seen trying to manage the traffic but with great difficulty. This is a phenomenon now observed in Srinagar city before every major festive occasion. Despite the government and traffic authorities proactive measures to ensure complying of road safety measures, a large number of people in Kashmir continue to flout the rules. At most intersections traffic cops helplessness is understood as pulling up the violators could possibly exacerbate the problem and cause severe jams. As of now the only deterrent that traffic authorities have in their hands is challan or the authority to seize vehicles which is rarely used.

Over the years, the valley is witnessing a surge in the number of fire incidents and there seems no end in that regard. In the latest incident, the fire that broke out in congested Namchibal area of Fateh kadal consumed six residential houses making life difficult to the affected families. As per the officials, Srinagar city has reported 146 fire incidents during the first three months of 2022.

Every year, World Earth Day is observed all over the world on 22 April. The main objective of this day is to raise awareness among the people about the importance of saving planet earth from many challenges like pollution, climate change and deforestation. This day also aims to garner support for environmental protection.

Knowledge and information is very important for the socio economic development of a nation. If people are serious enough about acquiring knowledge and information, it is an indicator of a healthy society. In the civilized societies reading habits are inculcated in the younger generation from the very beginning. In our valley things are not as encouraging on this count as the kind of emphasis that is being given to career related education leaves little space for a taste like book reading to develop. It is very sad to find out that the entire scheme of things, that we call education, revolves round a few fixed themes and doesn’t try to expand its horizons. From the very beginning to the apex institutions of learning we make our students confine their studies to some text books and some odd notes that help them get through their exams.

Over the years, there has been an alarming increase in the social ills in our society. Drug addiction, suicides, dowry deaths and other unlawful and immoral activities are eating the very core of our cultural identity. Our women folk are under tremendous pressure; the pressure is such that in certain cases they won’t hesitate ending their lives. In the recent times the rate of suicide has also shown an abnormal increase in our society. Moral degradation and disregard for life has never been as huge as it is these days.

Soaring prices of essential commodities is a serious concern. According to numerous newspaper reports, the cost of basic commodities has risen sharply during this Ramadan. These reports maintained that prices of vegetables, fruits, meat, chicken and other items were up by 20 to 60 percent than what the government has approved.

The elderly or the senior citizens is a very important subject in every society of the world. It is a fact that elderly are not respected and are not wanted in some Western societies.

Natural resources are necessary for our survival and it is almost impossible to think of life on earth without them. Due to population explosion and global urbanization, the earth's resources are being exhausted at an ever-increasing pace by humans. It is a fact that the advancement in science and technology has revolutionised the human civilization and the

Marriage is a chapter of life, a contract which in its essence promises joy and benefits for those who seek. It is a salient feature of human civilization that is institutionalized in every society and culture on the foundations of worldly significance and respect for human relations.

With mercury rising throughout India, Kashmir Vale has been honored with a fresh surge of guests arriving for summer retreat. As per government sources, an estimated 80 lac tourists had visited Kashmir in the last few months. Almost all the hotels and lodges are running on full capacity and flight operations have been increased manifold by the administration. There are innumerable accounts of the influence that Kashmir Valley has had on non natives for centuries now.

Globally, World Health Day is observed every year on April 7. This day is celebrated in order to raise awareness among the people about importance of healthy living and address different health related issues faced by the people all across the globe. The theme of World Health Day, 2022 is ‘our planet, our health’. On this occasion seminars and symposia are held by premier health centers around the globe. Kashmir is no exception; on this day multiple events and programmes are organized at different levels and by leading health institutes of the valley to mark the occasion.

The month of Ramadan is observed with profound respect in Kashmir for its utmost significance as revealed in the Holy Quran. For a large section of population in J&K, the month is about blessings, about introspections, about purification and to observe restraint.

The way modern technology and present day scientific advancements are merged with educational purposes, it is expanding the reach of knowledge in space and time. Not only has it revolutionized the manner and method of education but the overall process has undergone a tremendous shift. Introduction of these new techniques into educational field has immense benefits.

Crimes and decadence are indicators of how well the society is performing. As social norms are being continuously redefined standards deviations from acceptable, severe and elusive are prone to be infused in the society at large.

Yesterday, Honorable LG Manoj Sinha flagged off ‘Spring Run for Drug Free Srinagar’ from the world famous Dal Lake. This event was part of the District Administration's IEC efforts to raise public awareness about drug abuse and its harmful effects in the society. Around 1500 people mostly youth took part in the Spring Run and

The field of medicine is expanding fast, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic that has forced countries to spend more on medical research. The diseases which at one point in time looked incurable are easily treated today. The system of medical practice that is prevalent today treats the diseases by using remedies which produce effects that are different from the disease. It evolved continuously from last two centuries thereby helping the people in getting rid of so many diseases. However, the prolonged use of the medicines has shown adverse effect on the body. Before that a conventional system was in place. The conventional system emphasized preventive and healing therapies along with various methods of purification and rejuvenation.

International Day of Forests was celebrated on March 21 in order to recognize and raise awareness about the importance of forests in our lives. This year the theme of the day is "Forests and sustainable production and consumption." The importance of forests is undeniable and the role they play in sustaining human life is immense. By far we are aware and perhaps seen where it can lead us if we continue to plunder our forest reserves. It is a fact that human survival is at stake amid the growing problems of global warming and environmental pollution. Our forests are source of income for number of families. The forests, which are known as green gold, have been exploited to the hilt by forest smugglers and looters, over the years. The human interference in forest and in wildlife habitats has not only disturbed the natural ecology but has forced the wild animals to turn towards human dwelling which has resulted in the increasing number of man-animal conflicts. The role of the political lead

The traditional society which has always paid tribute to its copious culture, its art, its legacy, its ethnicity, its values and norms is now heading towards a perceivable state of degeneration and decadence. Dilemmas due to formal controls are obstructing smooth functioning of informal controls that this society has given to itself to stay its course.

World Consumer Protection Day was observed on March 15. On this day, emphasis is laid on creating awareness among the consumers about their rights. Government is the guardian of the rights of the consumers and it has to take every step to ensure implementation of existing Consumer Protection Act in letter and spirit. Government should ensure protection of interests of consumers and time bound disposal of the complaints against trade malpractices. It should hold regular awareness camps in this regard. Cooperation of NGOs in the implementation of the Consumers Act at ground level is also important

Like other cultures and societies we have an adopted system build on the binaries of mental constructs that form the two degrees in between which we judge things. Good as one extreme has an antagonistic opposite bad or evil, right has wrong, virtue has vice and so on.

March 8 was celebrated as International Women’s Day (IWD) across the world, J&K UT being no exception. This year the theme given by UN is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. Over the years, it has become customary for people to debate on issues pertaining to women on the International Women’s Day. Some cite achievements of women in different fields of life while others talk and write about their plight. With it the question of gender equity has once again come to the fore.

The fire that broke out in government-run Bone and Joint (B&J) Hospital, Barzulla, Srinagar, swallowing several wards including trauma, recovery and emergency units , should serve as a reminder to poor safety standards and fire control means at hand in Kashmir.

Life in Kashmir has got severely affected due to unprecedented crisis caused by the pandemic for the last two years. Since an immediate end to the covid crisis doesn’t seem to be likely, it is necessary and imperative that ways and means are found so that the life follows its course in spite of all odds.

The global economic slump caused by the covid-19 pandemic is having a direct impact on many areas of the J&K economy, particularly export-driven businesses where demand has plunged to unimaginable levels.

An interesting fact related to public health has come to fore recently in lesser developed countries or states where health infrastructure is inadequate. In countries and states where literacy is high and people are aware about common diseases and new researches in medical science field, the overall figures are on the brighter side. In states where literacy rate is low and where people hardly know about diseases or remedies, there is lot of burden on the public health system usually operated by state apparatus. By spreading awareness about diseases including their prevention, about different treatments and new researches that have proved to be of utility in medical sciences, the public health system could be improved.

The turn in weather has caught us all off guard. There has been heavy snowfall in different regions of the valley since last night. Traffic got affected, there were power outages due to transmission line failures, and at some places emergency services got impacted.

The problem of drug abuse is showing no signs of improvement in our society. Everyday newspapers are filled with many reports of police arresting drug peddlers from every nook and corner of the valley.

February 21 is celebrated as International Mother Language Day, a date dedicated to linguistic diversity by United Nations.

Covid-19 pandemic has impacted human life world over. It has affected all the segments of human endeavor and presented an unprecedented challenge to the world at large. This pandemic has made technology and scientific advancements as the guiding forces for the governance, world over.

The city of Srinagar is historically as well as culturally important and, therefore, deserves proper handling. Srinagar may be turned into a smart city anytime soon as the government is trying its best to revive its pristine glory of the past. Once Srinagar city was known for its beautiful environs and cultural heritage but over the years it has been turned into a concrete jungle with rampant and unorganized constructions all around. Unfortunately, the previous governments turned a blind eye to the far-reaching consequences of construction-mania.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration ordered the commencement of in-person/offline classes in educational institutions on Sunday, citing considerable improvement in the Covid-19 situation. It is after March 2020 that the schools reopened again for routine physical classes giving a big relief to the students and their parents.

Over the years crimes against women are showing an alarming increase world over. It is a fact that violence against women cuts across all cultural and religious barriers making them marginalized section of the society. Crime against women is considered as the violation of their basic human rights and the long term ramifications can prove devastating for them.

Equitable development is central to the overall development of any country. Since majority of our people come from villages, development in these areas can improve things significantly. If it remains confined to only cities, then the concept of equitable development is not only incomplete, but essentially exploitative. In order to bolster rural development, it needs deep introspection and scrutiny from all the developmental agencies. Improving the rural living standard, by getting rid off ignorance, disease and inequality of opportunities is very crucial to the development of our UT. Not only economic uplift, there is a dire need to eliminate social inequality as well. This can be achieved by developing all the sections of the society on equal parameters.

Social media browsing has often been called an addiction. It has been shown to have a number of repercussions on one's physical and mental health

How much are people willing to fight over the critical resources of energies, so that they can sustain?

Covid-19 pandemic has impacted human life world over. It has affected all the segments of human endeavor and presented an unprecedented challenge to the world at large. This pandemic has made technology and scientific advancements as the guiding forces for the governance, world over.

Family system is the cornerstone of the social order, one of the most important components in a nation state that embraces welfare of all human associations within its ambit and therefore assumes the form of a welfare state. Likewise, in a family system, the youth or the young are essential human components with whom rests the carefully formulated future as at a certain point of time it is them who have to take upon the defined paths chosen by their predecessors. If there are shortcomings in upbringing, the family as a unit fails and the nation state is bound to suffer.

Last Thursday, six people were killed in a horrific road accident in kishtwar district of J&K. The accident happened when a vehicle in which these people were travelling skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge. According to police sources, five persons died on the spot and one died en route to the hospital. Kishtwar accident has brought immense grief to the affected families in particular and to the people of this UT in general. This incident happens to follow the series of road mishaps the UT has witnessed lately.

The horrible incident of acid attack on a 24-year-old girl in downtown area of Srinagar on Tuesday has set alarm bells ringing again. The girl was attacked at a public place where such acts are least expected. The girl has received serious burn injures on her face in the assault.

Every year February 2 is celebrated as the World Wetlands Day (WWD) in order to raise awareness among the people about the role and importance of wetlands and need to conserve them. Word Wetlands Day also marks the date of the adoption of Ramsar Convention or Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. It is an international treaty for conservation of wetlands. The convention was signed on February 2, in 1971. This day is celebrated with special focus on wetlands with participation of environmentalists, journalists, farmers, activists etc.,

Effective education system holds key in the progress of a society as it plays an inevitable role in the growth and development of a nation. It also helps in achieving high academic standards. Many experts are of the opinion that there is a dire need to regenerate or rejuvenate our education system. If we try to assess the condition of our educational system we face few unpleasant things. Perhaps the situation on ground looks different. Over the years, our education system is in a bad shape and reflects the deteriorating condition of our society. We must find out that what are the factors that are responsible for this state of affairs? It is not only our primary educational system that has derailed,

A 19th century American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, said about music that it is a universal language. After more than a century there is concord among poets, linguists, artists and even scientists and social scientists who believe that language and

 If things remain unchanged, Kashmir will lose another generation to the growing influence of drug addiction. There are certain alarming revelations made by the medical experts as they believe 10 to 12 percent of school going youth indulge in drugs a

If things remain unchanged, Kashmir will lose another generation to the growing influence of drug addiction. There are certain alarming revelations made by the medical experts as they believe 10 to 12 percent of school going youth indulge in drugs and tak

 There is an urgent need for effective implementation of polythene ban in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the Kashmir valley due to its fragile ecology. The anti-polythene campaign, which the officials often claim to be a huge success, may have serv

State social welfare department has been in existence for more than 50 years. The department is meant to address problems that afflict this society and the people. The thrust as we know for any social welfare institution is empowerment of various sections

Month of Ramadan provides the best opportunity to prepare the Muslim for this lifelong act of worship. The normative culture of Islam reflecting justice, equality, peace and brotherhood is necessarily to be witnessed in the social system lived up by the M

 Among many social problems that our society is confronted with, deterioration of the primary relationship, that of the spouses, is highly alarming. This situation has taken a challenging position in our society, not only has it weaken our social val

Problems related to status of woman in a society and relation between men and women is being discussed in our society every day. Ever since the concept of women emancipation took its roots and later turned on to becoming a part of global discourse many pe

Youth and education are two indispensable aspects that decide how tomorrow will be shaped. A kid in the kindergarten is already a citizen or subject of the state and is entitled to rights, an important one among them being right to education. As kids grow

Kashmiris are a victim lot. For decades people have been suffering myriad exploitations and excesses. From a host of conflict, Kashmiri consumers also suffer the inert administration that does not seem willing to end exploitation by profiteers. The profit

Once in a while the tremors wake us up to confront the harsh reality, that of standing on shaky grounds classed as seismic zones IV and V. The memories of earthquakes in Kashmir bring with them some bone chilling experiences – for instance the devas

Kashmir Vale due to its treasure trove of natural endowments, far more than imparting its influence to travellers and outlanders on a mission or respite, has been a unique experience in itself than invoking experiences. The place romanticized in literatur

People have been expressing concern about the future of Kashmiri language in the face of its declining use in homes and offices. The demand for its safeguard has received impetus in recent years. Some encouraging steps have also been taken, but much more

As the security situation since last few months has seen a gradual increase in normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, especially the Kashmir valley, it is time for the government to promote Kashmir through the prism of tourism. Before the situation turned ugly th

Disability might be an individual suffering, but in any civilized society it a collective responsibility. The concept of a welfare state, which is at the core of any modern day democratic state, gets a ruthless beating when we find people suffering disabi

Road safety in J&K state has received much attention in the last few years and for good reasons. The yearly death toll by fatal accidents across Jammu and Kashmir would compel any government or agency to place it at a higher position in the list of pr

Promoting Kashmiri Language and Culture has never been smooth and easy. Some known obstructions have impaired many such efforts of preserving cultural diversity and strengthening regional identity. Successive governments as well as local population have s

 Notwithstanding the claims of successive governments to revamp the healthcare across Jammu and Kashmir, the hospitals in Srinagar continue to bear the ever growing burden of patents from different parts of the valley. This is bound to affect the eff

 The pollution and gradual shrinking of Dal Lake has been a cause of concern for Kashmiris. Restoring the lake to its past glory may be impossible now, but we must salvage as much of it as possible. This cannot be done only by commissioning expensive

A 19th century American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, said about music that it is a universal language. After more than a century there is concord among poets, linguists, artists and even scientists and social scientists who believe that language and

 If things remain unchanged, Kashmir will lose another generation to the growing influence of drug addiction. There are certain alarming revelations made by the medical experts as they believe 10 to 12 percent of school going youth indulge in drugs a

 There is an urgent need for effective implementation of polythene ban in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the Kashmir valley due to its fragile ecology. The anti-polythene campaign, which the officials often claim to be a huge success, may have serv

The condition of super-specialty hospital lays bare the state of affairs in government run hospitals and ambitious projects launched to get on track the derailed public health care system. The condition some hospitals are in is not surprising as most gove

Besides its breathtaking landscape, Kashmir is also known the world over for its rich arts and crafts. Unfortunately, over the years, some unscrupulous people have brought bad name to Kashmir handicrafts. The growing availability of cheap imitations of Pa

The private practice by doctors in Kashmir is continuing without any check. Doctors have done a commendable job in Kashmir due to overall security situation by treating hundreds of those injured in protests. They are the real heroes who should have been f

As the security situation since last few months has seen a gradual increase in normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, especially the Kashmir valley, it is time for the government to promote Kashmir through the prism of tourism. Before the situation turned ugly th

Declining production of saffron must worry us all as grave concern is being expressed over the declining production of saffron in Kashmir. Experts attribute the decreases in production of this highly priced product to increasing pollution of the area wher

In the newly formed union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, football is among the most popular games. It is not only played by a large number of youngsters but have a huge base of fans cutting across age and gender barriers. It is played in every corner of

 It is always encouraging and heartening to see if any organization comes forward and offers voluntary support to any society; it becomes more people friendly when the help come to treat any disease or correct some health related problem. Presently,

Problems related to status of woman in a society and relation between men and women is being discussed in our society every day. Ever since the concept of women emancipation took its roots and later turned on to becoming a part of global theme many people

 If things remain unchanged, Kashmir will lose another generation to the growing influence of drug addiction. There are certain alarming revelations made by the medical experts as they believe 10 to 12 percent of school going youth indulge in drugs a

Sports education for a long time has been undervalued in Jammu and Kashmir, especially at school level where the state’s existing education model stresses more on formal education. Until recently, very few people received the support of their famili

Besides its breathtaking landscape, Kashmir is also known the world over for its rich arts and crafts. Unfortunately, over the years, some unscrupulous people have brought bad name to Kashmir handicrafts. The growing availability of cheap imitations of Pa

From quite some time we have been witnessing the growth of public consciousness about the pernicious effects of polythene. Students and other non governmental groups are continuously holding rallies and seminars to raise the public awareness about the thr

In January 2018, the premier tertiary care hospital Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Institute (SKIMS) was at the centre of extreme confusion and disorder after three senior doctors were caught during a sting operation as indulging in private prac

 Any good news about any section for a society is heartening but when it is related to kids it becomes doubly heart-warming. The simple reason to explain it is that kids make the future of any society. If they grow in better ways, if they learn in fr

Every now and then we come across the talk that the moral fabric of our society has degenerated. It is followed by a lecture on morals and passionate advice to follow a certain code of conduct. Sometimes it also contains an element of anger. All this may

 Various studies conducted by different agencies, both government and non governmental, in Kashmir revealed that a huge number of students discontinue their studies after completing education up to middle standard, every year. It is a matter of great

 There is a need to encourage the sporting activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Not just cricket and football but all the other games which are played should be provided with adequate infrastructure and facilities. The government needs to support the spo

 There is no doubt in the fact that the government cannot accommodate all those who are in search of jobs. In fact our youth waste lots of time and energy while being madly after a petty government job. Need is to find alternatives that can open up n

After a long pause the Hurriyat is in news, and not for a good reason. There have been some indicators about changes in separatist groups including the Hurriyat. Post abrogation of Article 370, there were more obligations that rested upon the shoulders of

Marriage is a salient feature of human civilization that is institutionalized in every society and culture on the foundations of worldly significance and respect for human relations. Besides the religious context, every society and community has its ex

 In any given social set up the role played by the family is crucial. The importance of family can’t be undermined. It is the basic ingredient of social structure. The status of this social institution reflects the overall h

We all know that the field of medicine is expanding fast. The diseases which at one point in time looked incurable are easily treated today. The system of medical practice that is prevalent today treats the diseases by using remedies which produce effe

There is an urgent need for effective implementation of polythene ban in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the Kashmir valley due to its fragile ecology. The anti-polythene campaign, which the officials often claim to be a huge success, may have served

Among many social problems that our society is confronted with, deterioration of the primary relationship, that of the spouses, is highly alarming. This situation has taken a challenging position in our society, not only has it weaken our social values

The government is looking towards the administrative secretaries to strictly implement the Biometric Attendance System in their departments and ensure employees mark their attendance electronically on daily basis. However, since the implementation of B

The excuse of uncertain situation in Kashmir allowed many brutal things to happen. Not just life and routine of Kashmir became a casualty to the unbridled powers given to different agencies but the overall falling apart of social and institutional mech

 Various studies about the rise of female foeticide underlines a grave concern. The phenomenon has shown a gradual increase in Kashmir Valley. Our society is fast shaping up on lines that could be disastrous for our future. At this point in time t

Problems related to status of woman in a society and relation between men and women is being discussed in our society every day. Ever since the concept of women emancipation took its roots and later turned on to becoming a part of global discourse many

 From past many years we have been continuously hearing of trees being cut down mercilessly in Kashmir. The absence of an effective institutional mechanism has made it easier for unscrupulous elements to vandalise the recourses and bruise the beau

 Any good news about any section of society is heartening, but when it is related to kids it becomes doubly heart-warming. The simple reason to explain it is that kids make the future of our society. If they grow in better ways, if they learn in f

Any festivity in J&K state is observed by at least three local phenomena – first, the official visits of few officers to see if everything is being taken care of which essentially means to have a cursory look at supplies, stock and services f

Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The present state of institutions in Kashmir exemplifies this maxim. It is conclusive, complete, and not very hard to comprehend. There is no error of judgment in this particular matter. Still, for

Any festivity in J&K state is observed by at least three local phenomena – first, the official visits of few officers to see if everything is being taken care of which essentially means to have a cursory look at supplies, stock and services f

 The pollution and gradual shrinking of Dal Lake has been a cause of concern for Kashmiris. Restoring the lake to its past glory may be impossible now, but we must salvage as much of it as possible. This cannot be done only by commissioning expens

It is always encouraging and heartening to see if any organization comes forward and offers voluntary support to any society; it becomes more people friendly when the help come to treat any disease or correct some health related problem. Presently, sco

If things remain unchanged, Kashmir will lose another generation to the growing influence of drug addiction. There are certain alarming revelations made by the medical experts as they believe 10 to 12 percent of school going youth indulge in drugs and

The pollution and gradual shrinking of water bodies in the valley has been a cause of concern for Kashmiris. The first priority should be to stem further pollution of the water bodies by taking measures like upgradation of drainage and sewerage system

Worries that come along as one takes a closer look at education in the state multiply every year and it (education system) may soon conk out. One of the approaches in the Jammu and Kashmir, build upon the rest of India, is to have a look at figures, nu

 Kashmir has fewer monuments, which can be described as our cultural representations. House boat is undeniably one of them because it is not just part of our tourism infrastructure but has a greater cultural significance attached to it. In Kashmir

A 19^th century American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, said about music that it is a universal language. After more than a century there is concord among poets, linguists, artists and even scientists and social scientists who believe that

In any given social set up the role played by the family is crucial. The importance of family can’t be undermined. It is the basic ingredient of social structure. The status of this social institution reflects the overall health of the society. I

We all know that the field of medicine is expanding fast. The diseases which at one point in time looked incurable are easily treated today. The system of medical practice that is prevalent today treats the diseases by using remedies which produce effe

Among many social problems that our society is confronted with, deterioration of the primary relationship, that of the spouses, is highly alarming. This situation has taken a challenging position in our society, not only has it weaken our social values

The government is looking towards the administrative secretaries to strictly implement the Biometric Attendance System in their departments and ensure employees mark their attendance electronically on daily basis. However, since the implementation of B

The pollution and gradual shrinking of Dal Lake has been a cause of concern for Kashmiris. Restoring the lake to its past glory may be impossible now, but we must salvage as much of it as possible. This cannot be done only by

Any festivity in J&K is observed by at least three local phenomena – first, the official visits of few officers to see if everything is being taken care of which essentially means to have a cursory look at supplies, stock and services for whi

Not just power, but prosperity too gushes forth from the fountain of knowledge. Calling modern era as the era knowledge is always at the cost of repetition. Moving ahead of these worn out things, present education system demands immense amount of hard

If things remain unchanged, Kashmir will lose another generation to the growing influence of drug addiction. There are certain alarming revelations made by the medical experts as they believe 10 to 12 percent of school going youth indulge in drugs and

Worries that come along as one takes a closer look at education in the state multiply every year and it (education system) may soon conk out. One of the approaches in the Jammu and Kashmir, build upon the rest of India, is to have a look at figures, nu

Worries that come along as one takes a closer look at education in the state multiply every year and it (education system) may soon conk out. One of the approaches in the Jammu and Kashmir, build upon the rest of India, is to have a look at figures, nu

Kashmir has fewer monuments, which can be described as our cultural representations. House boat is undeniably one of them because it is not just part of our tourism infrastructure but has a greater cultural significance attached to it. In Kashmir, the

A 19^th century American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, said about music that it is a universal language. After more than a century there is concord among poets, linguists, artists and even scientists and social scientists who believe that

In any given social set up the role played by the family is crucial. The importance of family can’t be undermined. It is the basic ingredient of social structure. The status of this social institution reflects the overall health of the society. I

We all know that the field of medicine is expanding fast. The diseases which at one point in time looked incurable are easily treated today. The system of medical practice that is prevalent today treats the diseases by using remedies which produce effe

We all know that the field of medicine is expanding fast. The diseases which at one point in time looked incurable are easily treated today. The system of medical practice that is prevalent today treats the diseases by using remedies which produce effe

The excuse of uncertain situation in Kashmir allowed many brutal things to happen. Not just life and routine of Kashmir became a casualty to the unbridled powers given to different agencies but the overall falling apart of social and institutional mech

Various studies about the rise of female foeticide underlines a grave concern. The phenomenon has shown a gradual increase in Kashmir Valley. Our society is fast shaping up on lines that could be disastrous for our future. At this point in time the ala

Problems related to status of woman in a society and relation between men and women is being discussed in our society everyday. Ever since the concept of women emancipation took its roots and later turned on to becoming a part of global theme many peop

 Any good news about any section of society is heartening, but when it is related to kids it becomes doubly heart-warming. The simple reason to explain it is that kids make the future of our society. If they grow in better ways, if they learn in f

It is always encouraging and heartening to see if any organization comes forward and offers voluntary support to any society; it becomes more people friendly when the help come to treat any disease or correct some health related problem. Presently, sco

Not just power, but prosperity too gushes forth from the fountain of knowledge. Calling modern era as the era knowledge is always at the cost of repetition. Moving ahead of these worn out things, present education system demands immense amount of hard

Worries that come along as one takes a closer look at education in the state multiply every year and it (education system) may soon conk out. One of the approaches in the Jammu and Kashmir, build upon the rest of India, is to have a look at figures, nu

 Kashmir has fewer monuments, which can be described as our cultural representations. House boat is undeniably one of them because it is not just part of our tourism infrastructure but has a greater cultural significance attached to it. In Kashmir

Kashmiris are a victim lot. For decades people have been suffering myriad exploitations and excesses. From a host of conflict, Kashmiri consumers also suffer the inert administration that does not seem willing to end exploitation by profiteers. The pro

There is an urgent need for effective implementation of polythene ban in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the Kashmir valley due to its fragile ecology. The anti-polythene campaign, which the officials often claim to be a huge success, may have served

The private practice by doctors in Kashmir is continuing without any check. Doctors have done a commendable job in Kashmir due to overall security situation by treating hundreds of those injured in protests. They are the real heroes who should have bee

The private practice by doctors in Kashmir is continuing without any check. Doctors have done a commendable job in Kashmir due to overall security situation by treating hundreds of those injured in protests. They are the real heroes who should have bee

Besides its breathtaking landscape, Kashmir is also known the world over for its rich arts and crafts. Unfortunately, over the years, some unscrupulous people have brought bad name to Kashmir handicrafts. The growing availability of cheap imitations of