Kashmir remains a deeply uncertain place, a possible factor in centre’s calculations to delay polls. There seems to be an apprehension that the existing calm might unravel, should the government pass into the hands of an elected government, no matter who gets to be the chief minister.
Fake religiosity, feeding on the fodder of social pomposity has drifted us away, farther away from the message and essence of sacrifice. What has survived is a ritual to show off, with no initiation or inspiration for inward reformation
By combining the joyous celebration of Eid with acts of charity and community support, Muslims can uphold the true essence of Eid-ul-Azha and embody the spirit of compassion and sacrifice.
Let us cherish the blessings of physical presence, enjoy each other’s company, and create lasting memories that will strengthen the foundation of our families.
Even as the country braces for 2024 general elections, there are no signs that the Assembly elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir. And with every passing month, the hope that the polls will be held in the union territory before the national elections is fading fast.
At a time when people are being supplied with portable drinking water through taps, a huge population in many districts of J&K are deprived of good road connectivity. Blacktopping and metalling of roads is going on at great pace nowadays but we don’t know when these roads will be damaged again
With an unemployment rate of 23.1% in March this year, Jammu and Kashmir featured on the third spot of the unemployment graph as per CMIE. As a consequence, many individuals in Kashmir face underemployment, where they are unable to secure full-time positions or work in fields that match their qualifications.
It is very unlikely that the demand for the withdrawal of the AFSPA from J&K will find any traction at the national level where a near political consensus exists about the continuation of the law in the region which is seen as necessary to reign in the militancy.
Society’s distorted valuation of individuals based solely on their vocations, status, and financial prowess births a cascade of afflictions: belated nuptials, fractured unions, superficial love alliances, and even the tragic epidemic of suicides
Lekhi, in an exclusive chat with Kashmir Observer, said that the government of India (GoI) was making all efforts to revive the socio-cultural landscape of the Kashmir region by bringing all the stakeholders on board. She said that the government was constantly promoting the arts and culture of Jammu and Kashmir.
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