JK Policy Institute
Kashmir is known for its world-famous lakes and rivers, which are distributed throughout the valley. The lakes in Kashmir, such as Wular lake and Dal lake, are mostly used for…
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The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is often in the headlines for its scenic beauty and security-related issues. Between these two extremities, the majority of the other significant issues…
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In the past decade, different fish varieties including Trout and Mahaseer were plentiful in the pristine glacier and spring-fed rivers/streams. However, due to rapid population growth and in order to…
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For a long time, we have produced more than we can consume and dispose of far more than the earth can renew and replenish. The fast fashion industry is one…
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Viral hepatitis was originally known to Hippocrates 2400 years ago when he wrote about infectious icterus. Of course, we can’t say for sure if this was a case of hepatitis…
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Last year’s theme for World Wetlands Day, celebrated on February 2nd of every year, was ‘Wetlands Action for People and Nature’, highlighting the importance of actions that will ensure wetlands are conserved…
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Winter usually begins in the last week of November in Kashmir and ends in February. During this time, the valley receives ample snow, rain, and sleet, in addition to increased…
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During the People’s War in Nepal (1996-2006), many women joined the Maoist guerilla group, People’s Liberation Army (PLA), for varied reasons but majorly for women’s empowerment. Once the war was…
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Changing nature of drug trafficking Although we have made astonishing advancements in terms of technologies & defense capabilities it is ironic that every day the world feels more insecure than…
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Hydropower is renewable electricity generated by water. With limited coal, lignite, and oil resources, hydro and nuclear power are becoming increasingly relevant. Water mills and small-scale hydroelectric units can effectively…
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“Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, “She doesn’t have what it takes.” They will say, “Women don’t…
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Smart energy measures, in the form of the installation of “smart meters” in Srinagar and Jammu, taken by the J&K Union Territory were met with resistance by the people of…
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