Weather woes
Inclement weather in Jammu and Kashmir during the spring season is nothing new but the recent heavy spells of rain have not only disrupted life in many places but have even filled the main roads of Srinagar city with water. There is an ailing system prevailing and the entire drainage system of Srinagar city […]
Leaves cancelled
J&K health services is gearing up to combat with the second wave of covid-19 infection and in this direction recently Health Services Kashmir has decided to cancel the leaves of all doctors and paramedical staff to be ready to face the threat head on. Doctors and other staff of the health services have been the […]
High court decision
Recently Jammu and Kashmir High Court upheld a circular passed by the JK administration banning government teachers from imparting tuition at the private coaching centers or at their residence, as many of them have started doing private coaching of students in their homes. High court has told the government that they should ensure no member […]
New policy
Recently the Jammu and Kashmir administration after a lot of feedback from the stakeholders has decided to make a new policy for the houseboats on the Dal waters. In order to give a new shape to the concepts of sustainable and responsible tourism to protect the marine ecosystem, the government has decided to give its […]
Under impact
Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a spiral increase in the covid-19 cases as the second wave has already brought Kashmir especially the Srinagar city in the orange zone. People and the administration know that lockdown is not the solution to the growing cases of covid-19 and the authorities should also take a balanced view […]
Tulip festival
Kashmir has good signs of tourism getting picked up as the spring has brought hope to the tourist players that the current season would be a success. In the recent past there is visible tourism in Kashmir valley and the government will host a six-day ‘Tulip Festival’ next month to celebrate the arrival of spring, […]
Voices of dissent
There has been a debate in the media circles about the recent summons to former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and host of other opposition leaders in different places. Is the government trying to silence the voices of dissent or have the investigating agencies firm proof to prove in the court of law that these leaders […]
Under cloud
Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has figured in the recent supplementary charge sheet filed by NIA in connection with Davinder Singh and Naveed Babu case. She has also received summons earlier from the Enforcement Directorate to appear before them at New Delhi office. After taking recourse to the court, finally Mehbooba Mufti decided to cooperate […]
Thaw in relations
The latest thaw in the relationship between India and Pakistan has come as a big relief for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and it has certainly shown its impact on the minds here. First to celebrate the friendship desire and the ceasefire agreement between New Delhi and Islamabad were the border people of […]
Diplomacy back
There have been several steps taken by India and Pakistan showing a visible shift in their earlier stands over the issue confronting them. After two years for the first year Indus water commission meeting was held at New Delhi by the Pakistani delegates. It all began when both the countries decided to issue a […]
