In Unemployment-ridden J&K, Barely 4% Students Opt for Technical Courses
The vast difference between fees of general and technical/professional courses might be one of the reasons why students are opting for the former.
Shambling Heritage Sites of Kashmir
Unplanned urbanization can also be attributed as one of the main threats to the heritage of Kashmir. Rapid urbanization has been done to meet the demands of the growing population which has resulted in illegal construction in many parts of the valley that has a direct impact on the cultural heritage.
Beyond Beijing’s Advances, Kashmir in South Asia’s Shifting Sands
After Dragon resurfaced at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and forced New Delhi to move cavalry after cavalry to the cold desert, a Ladakhi leader said that it was the abrogation of Article 370 which provoked Beijing. Amid debates on the emerging situation at LAC, many wonder, is Kashmir changing the pulse of politics in South Asia.
‘Bumpy Ride’ in Viral Times ‘Writing-Off’ JEE-NEET Exams in Kashmir
After being postponed twice, JEE and NEET exams have finally been cleared in Kashmir amid mixed reactions. While many netizens call for the postponement, some aspirants support the hindered process to avoid anxiety and depression.
Syrups to Stomach Pills: 5 Drugs Kashmir Consumed ‘Most’ in Lockdown
As part of fact-finding exercise to know about the drugs Kashmir consumed ‘most’ since March when the pandemic lockdown was enforced, Kashmir Observer talked to 15 pharmacies located in Srinagar, Ganderbal, Baramulla, and Budgam.
Six Years Later, Flood Concerns Continue Testing Kashmir’s Preparedness
Last time when Jhelum went berserk and flooded major parts of the Valley, especially South Asia’s second oldest city, Srinagar, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) blamed a combination of intense rain, mismanagement, unplanned urbanization and a lack of preparedness for it. Six years later, Kashmir’s flood defense system continues to be an enigma.
Whopping Loss in Lockdown: Global Tourism Going Kashmir Way?
The global tourism industry has been under havoc since the onset of the pandemic. But the Kashmir chapter marred by successive lockdowns remains a silent clause in the entire discourse.
Kashmir’s ‘War on Drugs’ Sends Out a Clear Message: ‘No Hope in Dope’
Efforts are being made behind the scenes in the valley today to save young and restless from becoming victims of the substance abuse. But even as the syndicate of Samaritans is working tirelessly, the deep influx of drugs is only making it a tough task at hand.
In Kashmir, 45-Day Deadline Set to Save Damaged ‘Water Kidney’
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole recently directed officials to ensure removal of all encroachments within 45 days period from wetlands. But a quick follow-up revealed a deep-rooted mess in the shrinking wetlands of the valley.
Drabu’s Trifurcation Pitch: ‘Kashmir Gone, What Would Be Left of Jammu?’
J&K’s ex-finance minister Haseeb Drabu recently stated that the only anomaly of the J&K Reorganization Act 2019 is the state’s bifurcation- “it ought to have been trifurcation”. Kashmir Observer talked to some politicians, social activists, advocates, and journalists based at Jammu to know: Is the trifurcation of J&K a viable option?
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