In February, surprising the world community, India and Pakistan took fresh vows to uphold the 2003 ceasefire agreement. The guns-down pledge has calmed the Kashmir border, igniting hopes in the mainland that more peace initiatives must follow.
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Structural Flaws
Chilai Qalan reared its ugly head this year. Record-breaking snowfall spawned a dreadful cold wave which turned our homes, the cradle of warmth and comfort, into cold chambers where having even a running water supply became a luxury. Is it time to review our approach to home-building? A Kashmir Scan report.
Hunting the Winged Visitors
A visual treat for bird lovers, thousands of migratory birds flock the wetlands of Kashmir during winters. Sadly, due to outdated laws and poor regulation, many of these winged visitors become prey of poachers, Jehangir Ali reports.
COVID19:The Winter Scare
Health experts and doctors fear that Kashmir could see a surge in coronavirus cases due to “favourable conditions” in the fast-approaching winter
Good Bye ‘Muddasir’
By Ajaz Rashid Muddi: Assi Ti Neezihow Chakras Gulmarg Shhenas Manz” Me: Kyazi Ne, Ye Gow meon Wadea Ki Tuhi te Be Gatsaw Ratas Peathh Gulmarg Meanii Tarfa” “Why wouldn’t you take me to Gulmarg this winter during snowfall? “Of course, that is on me” This was the recent conversation between Mudassir Bhai and me. […]
Outreach from Raj Bhavan
In the past three months, after his appointment as J&K LG, Manoj Sinha has embarked on the programme to reach out to J&K people, in absence of an elected government
Corruption free, transparent governance my priority: LG
Corruption free, transparent governance my priority: LG
The Ghost of Joblessness
The Ghost of Joblessness
ON THE RUN
Following the fresh spate of killing of BJP members in Kashmir, many party workers have resigned while hundreds of them have been shifted to safer locations
Pushed to the edge
The government’s decision to open mineral block in river Jhelum and its tributaries to outside companies has left local contractors and sand diggers jobless overnight