Thursday, May 22, 2025

Editorial - Page 44

Heat Hazards

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing above-normal temperatures these days. Fire incidents tend to increase during the summer months due to a combination of factors, such as higher electricity usage, dry weather, and
May. 22, 2025

‘Chalo Kashmir’

In a show of unity and determination, nearly 100 travel agencies and affiliated tourism partners in Kolkata have come together under the banner of ‘Chalo Kashmir’, a campaign aimed at reviving Kashmir’s tourism sector in the aftermath of the recent
May. 21, 2025

Pressure Rising

Hypertension is emerging as a widespread health concern in Jammu and Kashmir, as fresh data from

Kashmir Calling

During his visit to the Valley, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu made clear the government’s

Unprecedented!

Life has come full circle. We are back to square one and even slipping beyond it when it comes to the crisis of COVID-19 which is hitting back at us with full
Apr. 19, 2021

Eroded roads

The state of roads in Jammu and Kashmir is simply deplorable. Walk any lane or main road in Srinagar and elsewhere and you are bound to notice huge potholes and big patches
Apr. 17, 2021

Silence on borders

Though India-Pakistan borders are quiet, and people living near the line of control are heaving a sigh of relief for over a month now, the reports in the international media are contrary
Apr. 14, 2021

Ramadan amid COVID

The holiest month in Islam, Ramadan begins amid the worst surge of Covid-19 in Jammu and Kashmir and the rest of India. It is the second Ramadan in this pandemic as this
Apr. 13, 2021

Welcome move

In a welcome move, the Supreme Court of India Monday rightly dismissed an outrageous writ petition filed by former UP Shia Waqf Board chairman Syed Wasim Rizvi seeking removal of certain verses from the
Apr. 12, 2021

Newest wave

More than a year after COVID-19 rattled Kashmir and the rest of the world, the virus is back with full vengeance, infecting more people than ever. In India, each day, COVID numbers
Apr. 9, 2021

Spike and schools

Dozens of school students have tested positive for coronavirus in the last few days rattling the parents who are now baffled whether or not to send their kids to attend physical classes.
Apr. 2, 2021

Covid and labourers

As spring arrives in Kashmir, thousands of migrant workers are heading to the valley in search of work. Their relatively pleasant past experiences make them come here again and again. Both the
Mar. 31, 2021

Stop public gatherings

The recent resurgence of coronavirus cases across India including Jammu and Kashmir has rung alarm bells within the administration here. The surge in cases has been exponential to the point that many
Mar. 29, 2021

Crimes against women

Kashmir is seeing a tremendous rise in cases of crimes against women. In the last few days, a heart wrenching video of a woman with 90% burn injuries speaking of the horrific
Mar. 26, 2021
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