JK Policy Institute
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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The era of the 21st century will go down in geopolitical history as one of the most destabilizing, yet significant times. It is said, little did Uncle Sam know that…
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The environment is currently witnessing a discernible change in its intrinsic attributes as a result of changing global climate. The earlier alarming prediction of scientists on changing climate is coming…
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Unfortunately, humans have been leading to the ruin of planet earth. They are opting for secure homes by disregarding the homes of other species. Disproportionate use of natural resources is…
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Introduction The Himalayas of Kashmir are crucial to the economy of the mountainous state of Kashmir because of its strategic location. Despite the fact that many freshwater lakes, reservoirs, ponds,…
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