Editorial - Page 14

May 2, 2024

Flood-like Situation

Flash-floods and landslides have caused damage to property and livestock in several parts of Kashmir valley. While parts of Jammu division have been hit too, few villages in Ramban and Mandi Poonch…
May 1, 2024

Effective Handling

Man-animal conflicts have always posed major challenges in Jammu and Kashmir and caused panic among residents. These conflicts often result in property damage, livestock depredation and even loss of human lives, underscoring…
April 30, 2024

Land Sinking

Land sinking, or land subsidence, has emerged as another environmental challenge in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The recent incident in the Ramban district, where over 58 houses were completely…

Intervene on Airfares

Kashmir has long been a cherished destination for tourists seeking breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and a peaceful respite. However, one of the significant challenges facing the tourism industry is the issue of…
May 31, 2023

Push for EVs in Kashmir

Kashmir, renowned for its pristine natural beauty, faces unique environmental challenges, including pollution and carbon emissions from its transportation sector. Embracing electric vehicles (EVs) presents a compelling solution for Kashmir’s sustainable development.…
May 30, 2023

Manoj Sinha & Srinagar

When Manoj Sinha was appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, those who conducted a reference check found that he was widely regarded as a ‘Vikas Purush’ or a proponent of…
May 24, 2023

G20 and tourism

G20 countries, representing some of the world’s largest economies, have converged in Kashmir for a historic meeting on tourism. This is for the first time since a one-day international cricket match in…
May 23, 2023

Lift travel advisories

Lifting travel advisories is essential for promoting tourism. It is particularly significant for Kashmir, where travel advisories, especially from Western countries, have hindered tourist inflow impacting the region’s economy. The G20 Tourism…
May 22, 2023

Srinagar—truly smart

Smart cities are urban areas that leverage technology, data, and connectivity to enhance the quality of life and improve the efficiency of services and infrastructure. The importance of smart cities lies in…
May 20, 2023

G20, Kashmir, and climate change dialogue

G20, or Group of Twenty, is a forum of the world’s advanced and emerging economies that collectively represent approximately 80% of global economic output and two-thirds of the world’s population. As such,…
May 17, 2023

Importance of G20 in Kashmir

Before August 2019, none of us would have perhaps believed that Kashmir could host a major diplomatic event. Many times Kashmir was considered a possible venue, but eventually skipped because of security…
May 17, 2023

1980’s like

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is in the Kashmir valley these days. After the stupendous success of ‘Pathaan’, the actor is in the Valley for the shooting of his upcoming film ‘Dunki’.…
April 29, 2023
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