The News Behind the News
Kashmir defies analysis, prognostication and prediction. It is as enigmatic and mind twisting as it is mystifying. Kashmir Observer takes upon itself to unravel the mystery and mystique of Kashmir.
With an experience of over two decades in print and online journalism and drawing upon its expertise and insights, KO launches Observer TV (OTV), Kashmir’s first online television to bring you the news and views behind the news.
OTV will be featuring videos of events, peoples’ views, conversations with eminence grises and experts and analyses that go beyond the obvious and the apparent. We aim to educate, inform, analyze and inspire.
Keep tuned and watch Kashmir unravel on OTV.
People of Jammu and Kashmir are deprived of basic services inspite of legislation guaranteeing public services. Much of this has to do with the frozen status of Public Service Guarantee Act (PSGA).
Is the food we eat safe for consumption? Is the quality of food checked before it reaches us? Are there any measures taken to ensure that the safety and hygiene of food is not compromised? This week’s “Full Circle” addresses such questions head on.
Kashmir’s wait for Robotic surgery is finally ending as the recent workshop attended by 130 medical delegates in Government Medical College, Srinagar stressed the need for innovation in medical field.
After recent Class-IV posts witnessed around 4 lakh applications, the shortlisted applicants with qualification higher than 10+2 were dramatically debarred from the final selection list. The decision has not only come as a rude shock to thousands of “overqualified” unemployed youth of Kashmir, but also ended a small window of opportunity for the valley’s young and restless.
First water bus has been launched in Srinagar on a trial basis to revive water transport in Kashmir. Brought from New Zealand, the three bus boats will serve as an alternate mode of transport in the city grappling with congested roads and heavy road traffic.
What used to be a way of life in Kashmir is now making a galloping comeback driven by an epic drama.
Solid Liquid Waste Management in rural areas of Kashmir is not picking up inspite of adequate fund availability with Govt of India. As the muck and mess is mounting, many are wondering about the state of scheme under national flagship programme, Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen.
“Do not be surprised if our HIV cases increase because of substance abuse. It’s huge and alarming”, Dr Arshaid Hussain, Psychiatrist & Professor, IMHANS, GMC, Srinagar.
Kashmir caught in the throes of a deadly conflict has been witness to an alarming rise in the human animal conflict as well especially after the nearly three year long lock down began to ease this year.
A latest suicide case involving a basic healthcare worker has once again highlighted the miserable plight of Asha workers strengthening the primary healthcare system in Kashmir. These unsung grassroots healthcare workers currently conducting door-to-door vaccination campaign remain underpaid despite being the bridge between people and the healthcare system.
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