Strikes Cause Havoc to Kashmir’s Economy

Why are people taking it lying down?Valley transporters lose Rs 30 lakh every strike, curfew daySrinagar: With strikes and undeclared curfews becoming more prevalent, Kashmir’s transport sector is feeling the pinch. Around 1500 commercial mini buses that ply within...

Private Industry Leads the Way

Government does not have answers to all problems. Afsana cites an experience where private sector is safeguarding the food chain while delivering new jobs(Ms. Afsana Rasheed, 29, was born and raised in Srinagar and attended the Minto Circle High School. She graduated...

Vandalizing Heritage

Parihaspora locals allege complicity of Tehsildar and police; blame administration for inaction 7th century Buddhist structures facing destructionSrinagar: It’s not only official neglect but official complicity too that has brought the seventh century Buddhist...

The Wonders of Mud Construction in Kashmir

Ather describes a marvel called mud(Syed Ather Qayoom Rufia, 27, was born in Srinagar, and received his initial schooling from the Tyndale Biscoe Memorial School, Srinagar, and Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi. He graduated as an Architect from the Rizvi College of...

New CM, Old Culture

Fighting Corruption takes a back seat in the new AdministrationSAC existing only on properSyed Junaid Hashmi (Kashmir Times)Jammu: Finally, the much hyped State Accountability Commission (SAC) has been rendered obsolete by inept and callous attitude of the state...