by Kashmir Forum | Mar 30, 2012 | Blog
Junaid says the J&K Power Development Department (PDD) has a novel approach of throwung brickbats to commoners, bouquets to VIPs J&K Mantris, Babus, Netas do Not Pay Electricity Bills Syed Junaid Hashmi (Early Times) Jammu: Brickbats for commoners and bouquets... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 30, 2012 | Blog
In a decade, J&K has seen the number of automobiles increase by 210 percent, televisions by 51 percent, and homes by 30 percent. But how about human development? Census 2011: 30.16 % increase in houses in J&K in 10 years Zaheer Khan (Kashmir Times) Srinagar:... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 18, 2012 | Blog
Dr. Tabish discuss global standards for delivering quality healthcare. But is that possible in Kashmir? (Professor Syed Amin Tabish, 50, was born in Srinagar. He graduated from Government Medical College Srinagar, and did his postgraduation from the All India... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 18, 2012 | Blog
Ayaz discusses the scope of eco-tourism in the State (Mr. Mohammad Shafi Ayaz, 47, was born in Anantnag, and continues to live in the same town. He studied in various state schools, colleges and universities. He has completed his MBA, and is a Certified Associate of... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 18, 2012 | Blog
Encroachments are resulting in drying of ponds The Disappearing Ponds of Kashmir Srinagar: Thirty years ago, Avend village in the south Kashmir district of Shopian was also called ‘Talaab Gaam’ because of dozens of fresh water ponds surrounding it. All but... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 18, 2012 | Blog
Sad to say, but even in comparison with Jammu city Srinagar has 25 times more population living in slums as elites squeeze poorer sections of the society to inner city pockets Srinagar – City of Slums Under the Rule of Urban Elite Jammu: It may sound...