Enabling proper delivery of essential services like education, health, safety, better roads, uninterrupted power supply and safe drinking water facility etc is an important feature of good governance in any society. If we take a cursory look at the problems faced by the commoners this winter, we can scope the dominant issues confronted by the ordinary citizens at large.

Globally, World International Day of Persons with Disabilities was observed on December 3 last week.

False speech or lying is a disease which is acquired but not inherited. A person may acquire this disease because of many internal and external factors. Lying is one of the major sins in Islam.

Over the years, J&K is witnessing a declining sex ratio which is having serious social and biological ramifications in the society.

World AIDS Day is organized on December 1 every year all over the world.

Waste management continues to be the biggest challenge to municipalities in the UT with a lot of work expected of Srinagar and Jammu municipal corporations in near future.

In general, the act of giving advice is usually done with good intent. In Islam, the concept of advice is extremely significant.

From time to time, some serious health related issues among young generation come to fore in our valley.

The elderly or the senior citizens is a very important subject in every society in the world especially in the Western societies.

There is no second opinion or an after thought to mark even speck of a change in the view that most of the people in J&K face higher risk of diseases and maladies.

Over the years, power shutdowns have been a regular feature of winters in Kashmir.

Unemployment and the ways to tackle the problem have been at the forefront of political and social debate

During his address at the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan awards ceremony,

Moderation is regarded as a positive and admirable trait or being within reasonable limits.

In JK union territory, agriculture and its allied sectors continue to be the backbone of the economy. Industrialization has been a very slow process in the region, thereby increasing the dependence on the agrarian economy. However, the agricultural potential in the fertile belts of Jammu and Kashmir is immense and if tapped properly, the territory can witness growth in double digits.

The difficulty of ensuring social equality or impartiality in a pluralistic society is one that the governing institutions frequently encounter.

With the onset of winter in Kashmir, acquisition and management of energy requirements is a common discussion in every Kashmiri household.

The Govt of J&K is trying its best to root out corruption from the UT. It is a known fact that corruption effects the overall functioning of the administration and also has a negative impact on the growth and development of nation.

Prayer is very important in our lives as it brings us closer to Allah (SWT). Also, prayer can be used to combat bad manners, evil, obscenity, and lust.

To preserve past is a sign of civility. This act not only speaks the richness of a civilization, but also of its people.

Sale and supply of drugs, banned or required to be sold only on a proper prescription is not an uncommon practice in the valley.

The availability of unhygienic food in different market places in the valley has become a serious health concern.

The tragic incidents of road accidents strike and leave the UT rattled from time to time. Almost every day, we witness horrific road accidents and it appears that there is no end in sight.

The role and importance of education is very crucial in the growth and upliftment of downtrodden and deprived people in the rural areas. In Indian more than 60 percent of the population lives in the rural areas, thus imparting quality education in the rural communities can help in bringing down the poverty rate and illiteracy to a large extent. Furthermore, quality education can play a pivotal role in changing the economic conditions of the rural population.

Politics is the backbone of a modern welfare State, a State that exists to promote welfare and ensure wellbeing of its Subject whom we know and refer to as a citizen.

Social work has gained tremendous significance in last couple of decades – to the extent that it has become a specialized field with professional training offered by institutions.

Drug abuse that has gripped the youth in the UT is a serious concern.

The global economic recession brought on by the covid-19 epidemic is having a direct influence on many sectors of the J&K economy especially in export driven sectors where demand has plummeted to inconceivable levels.

The visible climate change in form of cloud bursts, erratic rains, droughts and many more environmental shifts should serve a wakeup call for humanity that they should collectively address this hazardous phenomenon.

In our society there are people whose lives can change by timely help and assistance from other responsible members of the society.

The recent incident of acid attack on a 17-year-old girl in Shopian district is a reminder of moral degradation that is inflicting the society.

Man can undoubtedly figure out what is beneficial for him and what isn't. It is very easy to decide anytime, whether it be in our own period of advanced knowledge or in primitive conditions, what is good for humanity. Man has a natural ability to observe this point for himself.

Without any doubt, artisans in Kashmir are the last hope to preserve the rich cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible.

It seems ironical that on one side the government is on the path of making Srinagar a Smart City but on the other side the Srinagar city is yet to have an advanced and scientific garbage cleaning system or dumping system.

The competition for urban space that is marked by rapid population increase in cities and adjacent towns, haphazard growth, weak policies and poor implementation of master plan, is turning severe with real estate values skyrocketing and administration challenges becoming insurmountable.

Science and technology in the past two decades have brought mammoth changes in most of the aspects – the way people live, communicate and interact, or do their business.

Crimes and decadence are indicators of how well the society is performing.

On Saturday, Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha launched online services of Motor Vehicle Department and flagged off JKRTC’s new fleet of Buses.

Islam pays utmost attention for strong character building which should be in line with the directives of Allah (SWT) and His Messenger (SAW).

In Kashmir, winters have always been perceived and projected as ‘off season’ by people in general and in particular by people associated with tourism for their livelihoods.

With each passing day Srinagar is growing in terms of human population and vehicles on the road.

Unemployment is a global problem and J&K is not an exception as it continues to hamper growth prospects of the UT.

Newspaper reports are a testimony to the fact that the problem of human-wildlife conflict is posing a greatest threat to animal species and human habitations.

There are many internal and external factors that are responsible for the social change in any given society.

In 2009, the government of J&K passed a law prohibiting smoking at public places. Similarly in 2017, a complete ban was imposed on the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes in the valley.

In the last three decades, changes have been observed in almost all societies throughout the world, the UT of Jammu and Kashmir being no exception.

Thousands or perhaps millions of years ago, the reign of fire on earth must have been undisputed.

In the past many academicians and subject experts emphasized the need for improving the quality of research in India in general and Jammu and Kashmir in particular.

Even though considered to be the backbone of self reliance in Kashmir, handicrafts and handloom industries have not grown exponentially in the UT; beyond UT is a farfetched goal thus.

Nowadays there is a growing awareness and acceptance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Corporate social responsibility (CSR), also known as corporate responsibility, corporate citizenship or responsible business is a form of corporate self-regulation integrated into a business model.

Societies are always in a state of flux. They are continuously changing and evolving; they imbibe new influences and pressures.

Water bodies play an important role in the conservation of healthy ecological system by enhancing the quality of physical environment and the socio-economic environment.

Covid-19 pandemic followed by continuous lockdowns increased rampant unemployment all over the world. According to the United Nations, the crisis caused by the pandemic may push global unemployment over 200 million mark in 2022.

The usage of substandard fertilizers has an adverse impact on the production of agricultural and horticultural products. Over the years, the presence of non-genuine fertilizers in the markets has become a cause of worry for the farmers. The damage done by using substandard fertilizers is multifold.

Self reliance inspite of being a small two-word-term has a wider and a significant connotation.

Tourism has the potential to strengthen the economic growth of a country. In both developed and developing nations, tourism policies are becoming major concerns to understand the relationship between tourism spending and economic development.

The corona virus pandemic has had a significant impact on the global economy and financial markets of the world.

A fresh wave of hope has been generated with increased intervention by the government to tackle the menace of corruption in the union territory.

The influence of mother tongue in shaping our personality and thought processing has been established by many psychologists and linguistic researchers.

Easing the traffic woes

Food contamination is a global problem affecting millions of people around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), food contamination is a global challenge causing severe health concerns and life threatening diseases. Food contaminants have several routes throughout the supply chain making food items unfit for consumption.

Over the years, J&K is witnessing a dwindling agriculture production that needs introspection and scrutiny from all the stakeholders of the agriculture sector.

Something is terribly wrong with our society as there are certain unsettling things that are occurring every now and then.

The ‘World Breastfeeding Week’ is underway with seminars and symposia held across the world expressing concern over the increasing reluctance of mothers to breastfeed their babies. The experts warn about the increasing incidences of diseases related to this trend. Working women especially have been seen to avoid breastfeeding their babies attributing their reluctance to the workload.

Education in the valley continues to be haunted by unending problems. For the last two years, the academic year has been shrinking as schools, colleges and universities remained closed due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Despite growing awareness of the problem, the alarming rise of obesity among the young generation is a matter of deep concern.

The global economic slowdown caused by the pandemic is directly impacting the various sectors of even this miniscule J&K economy.

Srinagar Municipal Corporation’s renewed efforts to free the city from polythene menace are welcome and heartening.

Presence of substandard or counterfeit drugs in the market has become a global concern.

Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Monday directed the Srinagar Municipal Corporation to seal an illegal structure in Srinagar’s Natipora area. The court also directed SSP Srinagar to coordinate with the SMC Commissioner in ensuring the sealing of the

Society is not constituted only by able-bodied persons, and in every society there is a section comprising of people with physical impairments. Certain deformities that cannot be treated prevent them from leading a normal life. Despite the disabilities, t

As government mulls over retirement age and eliminating deadwood in public sector, there is a need for youth to look for options other than government jobs. It is a foregone conclusion that government cannot accommodate all those who are in search of jobs

While Jammu and Kashmir struggles to improve its healthcare standards, the circulation of spurious drugs in the market has posed serious risk to the lives of people. Besides, the business of genuine drug manufacturers is also badly affected. What makes it

A slew of editorials on corruption in government offices were published in this newspaper in the last couple of years. As a concern that has assumed such proportion that the entire government machinery has become a curse, it will always find space and exp

The government is going to carry out artisan survey wherein data of 4 lakh households associated with 34 crafts across Jammu and Kashmir will be compiled. Although it has not been officially confirmed, about 70 enumerators are said to be engaged in the su

In Jammu and Kashmir, it has become a ritual to hold road safety programmes during winter, usually in the month of January. Apparently, it is warranted as road mishaps shoot up around this time. In the typical week-long exercise traffic cops could be seen

Reforms in administration have become unavoidable as many wrong practices have taken deep roots in Jammu and Kashmir. Apart from issues like accountability and transparency, there are smaller issues that have a bearing not only on the smooth functioning o

Winter brings its own afflictions in Kashmir. The snow has already caused damage worth cores of rupees. Orchards have been mutilated and it will take some years to cover the loss, lesser time if the government sticks to the relief plan. Snow and cold are

Come winter and the people of valley are left with plethora of issues. Thanks to the age-old tradition of Darbar Move, Kashmiris are left with no option, but to pursue their matters all the way to Jammu irrespective of whether they can afford the expenses

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. Tourists, foreigner

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

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

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

The condition of roads in Srinagar city is hidden from nobody. Even the premier roads that were previously macadamized at regular intervals are in a dilapidated condition. People expect the work on roads to be maintained throughout the year and not just l

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 people in challenging circumstances. They are the real heroes who should h

As winter has set in Kashmir, the winter sports lovers, both national and international, are eyeing towards the world famous slopes of Gulmarg. Though the tourism department is always beating its drums for promoting the state at national and international

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

As the security situation since last two 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, scores

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

Man and woman are equal and both play a vital role in the creation and development of their families in a particular and the society in general. Indeed, the struggle for legal equality has been one of the major concerns of the women’s movement all o

Contaminated water and poor sanitation facilities in the government run institutions of our valley adversely affect, not only the children studying in these institutions, but the entire area that these institutions are located in. According to the officia

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

We need to meet the challenge of increasing traffic in a methodical way as whenever we hear about some special drive to free the city roads of the traffic jams caused by wrong parking of vehicles, the enthusiasm lasts for only few days. Afterwards it is b

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 bu

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

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 mechani

 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 conce

 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

The advances made in medical science and the technological interventions in the surgeries conduct these days, have given much relief to us. But with this a new problem has risen. One such serious issue is related to our environment. While our environment

The news of spurious and substandard drugs sold in the markets of Kashmir appears in the local media every now and then. It is nothing unusual if a racket is bust or a nexus is exposed by the drug officials. We find nothing unusual in the repeated occurre

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 exclu

 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

An important determinant of whether shame or guilt follows failure to live up to a standard is whether a person believes he could have avoided the violating act. If not, shame is likely. If the person feels he could have done otherwise, guilt is likely to

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. The commercial centre in the district of Srinagar, Lal Chowk, has had a sigh of

 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 e

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 mechani

Long and frequent power cuts loom large this winter. Complaints of erratic power cuts have already started to pour in from different parts. The widening supply-demand gap coupled withsteep decline in local power generation is bound to reflect in the famil

 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 are

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 alarm

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 people

 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 m

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 beauty of thi

 Health care system doesn’t only comprise hospitals and dispensaries. Such institutions provide treatment for disease once they have occurred. Another way of taking care of the health of a society is to aware people about different ways and mea

In a free economy it is the market that decides the demand or even the choices that people make. But the schools that are being run here are no production factories that can be left unregulated. The education system in Kashmir is poor and it was expected

 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

Polythene may be a non-biodegradable pollutant, but the issue of polythene pollution in Jammu and Kashmir has become indefeasible. With just Srinagar Municipal Committee (SMC) seizing the polythene every now and then, we may never get rid of the material

The condition of roads in Srinagar city is hidden from nobody. Even the premier roads that were previously macadamized at regular intervals are in a dilapidated condition. People expect the work on roads to be maintained throughout the year and not just l

 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

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, scores

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

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 wor

 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

We need to meet the challenge of increasing traffic in a methodical way as whenever we hear about some special drive to free the city roads of the traffic jams caused by wrong parking of vehicles, the enthusiasm lasts for only few days. Afterwards it is b

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 in

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 wor

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, numbe

 Energy sector and harnessing energy often expands national borders and influences all aspects of socio-economic indices. Prosperity in Middle East economies like Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, and Kuwait is best explained in terms of harnessing energy fol

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

Levitations by sportspersons of Kashmir are not just personal imports but upshots celebrated by large number of people across Jammu and Kashmir. Some inspiring stories like in recent times of Pervez Rasool, Mehrajuddin Wadoo, Ishfaq Ahmed, who have made t

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

 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

After almost seven months some of the accumulated ice seems breaking as the new party, Jammu Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP), is trying to make inroads into the political landscape of the region. The political institutions no doubt came to grinding halt after J

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

With businesses, both in public and private sector, suffering losses in over a quarter of financial year now, there is a dire need for a prompt economic review to ascertain the health of Kashmir economy. Government must come up with a white paper keeping

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

A grim scenario which has cropped up in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the Valley, is the fast loss of agricultural land to commercial and residential purposes. Every time figures of the loss are revised by the government, the cause for concern only h

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 mechani

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

In a free economy it is the market that decides the demand or even the choices that people make. But the schools that are being run here are no production factories that can be left unregulated. The education system in Kashmir is poor and it was expected

More as a precaution than because of panic, cities and towns are slowly disconnecting with the increasing number of coronavirus cases. Besides the health advisories that are issued from time to time, it is pertinent that there is free flow of information.

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

Encroachments in Kashmir, particularly around the water bodies, have continued unabated. Dal lake has been turned into a garbage din and continuous flow of human refuse into the water body has shrunk it in size. The stink in the lake water only tells upon

Encroachments in Kashmir, particularly around the water bodies, have continued unabated. Dal lake has been turned into a garbage din and continuous flow of human refuse into the water body has shrunk it in size. The stink in the lake water only tells upon

Encroachments in Kashmir, particularly around the water bodies, have continued unabated. Dal lake has been turned into a garbage din and continuous flow of human refuse into the water body has shrunk it in size. The stink in the lake water only tells upon

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 fam

Levitations by sportspersons of Kashmir are not just personal imports but upshots celebrated by large number of people across Jammu and Kashmir. Some inspiring stories like in recent times of Pervez Rasool, Mehrajuddin Wadoo, Ishfaq Ahmed, who have made t

 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 fres

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 mechani

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

We are in the middle of an unprecedented crisis. In the last over a week, there has been a steep rise in the coronavirus cases in Jammu and Kashmir despite the lockdown and restrictions imposed on the movement of the people. While the administration is tr

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

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 wor

 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