Coping With Downside of the Indus Waters Treaty

Nazir says what is seen as a major (perhaps the only) success in the bilateral relationship between India and Pakistan falls short on its promise. But water is getting scarce everywhere, not just in the Indian subcontinent (Dr. Syed Nazir Gilani, 60, is a jurist. He...

The Off-On India Pakistan Dialogue

Rafiuddin Bukhari sees hope in the recent meeting between the two Prime Ministers in Thimpu, Bhutan(Syed Rafiuddin Bukhari, 72, was born in Kreri in Baramulla District. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Kashmir Media Group that publishes the English daily, Rising...

Ecological Degradation Affects Ancient Springs

Iqbal conveys the sad news(Mr. Iqbal Ahmad, 48, was born in Parigam Chek, Kulgam. He is a graduate with Diploma in Numismatics, Archaeology and Heritage. He is an archaeologist, writer, and a cultural historian. He is employed by the Jammu and Kashmir State...

Underperforming Government

J&K fails to meet the performance targets on social programs funded by New DelhiCentrally Sponsored Social Welfare Schemes – J&K fails to meet the target(Kashmir Times)Jammu: Notwithstanding the haughty claims of the helmsmen, the flagship programmes of...

Rising Corruption

Shafi laments about weak institutions in the valley unable to cope up with rising corruptionAn Accepted NormM. Shafi AyazCorruption – the most dishonest practice in the society, every body talks about but still without any effective check it gets encouraged day...