JK Policy Institute
Adeela Hameed With the rising population and the continuous decrease in residential land, the people of Srinagar are building houses in the outskirts of the city, the most pristine and…
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This commentary studies the problems and patterns of drowning incidents in Jammu and Kashmir. The factors contributing to deaths by drowning. It offers some important recommendations, for those developing interventions,…
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Adeela Hameed Climate Change and global warming are one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. The UN’s IPCC – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change – reported in…
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ARKA CHAKRABORTY Women professionals in Jammu and Kashmir: Women in developing countries bear the brunt of the tensions arising from a changing society with the conflict between traditional gender roles…
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Wetlands form an indispensable part of the natural water systems that are capable of preventing flood-like disasters. Above all, these vulnerable ecosystems are necessary for the survival of diverse flora,…
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The current political instability in Myanmar proves that the country is popular for its coups but not for a democratic transition. Unpopular Democracy Myanmar or Burma, officially the Republic of…
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Myanmar (formerly Burma), a Southeast Asian nation of more than 100 ethnic groups, bordering India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand long considered a pariah state has seen many ups and…
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By Arka Chakraborty and Suhail Ahmad The Dal Lake is, in more ways than one, at the heart of life in Jammu and Kashmir. Famous for its clear, sparkling water…
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Arka Chakraborty and Suhail Ahmad Technically, winter in the Valley begins with a harsh 40-day-long (approximately) ‘Chilai Kalan’ (beginning around 21st December), followed by a relatively moderate 20-day-long (approximately) ‘Chilai…
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Bhavya Dhyani Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) census of stray dogs shows that there are around 91,000 stray dogs roaming the streets of Srinagar. They roam in the City doing what…
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Bhavya Dhyani and Taitreyi Biswas The COVID-19 pandemic has created havoc around the globe by claiming more than one and a half million lives and infecting more than seventy-six million…
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Arka Chakraborty and Taitreyi Biswas A robust healthcare system with universal health coverage, including primary, secondary and tertiary care is critical to the well-being of individuals. This fact, alone, should…
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