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Six years long central rule is beginning to yield diminishing returns. Largely, because this arrangement, even if run efficiently, lacks legitimate representative character. However, restoration of peace and normal routine of daily life, compared to the past, stands out as its most significant achievement. It is after a long time that various spheres of public and social life in the state, in general, and the Valley in particular, are back to normal routine without disruption. Sense of relief on that account is palpable. But, at another level, that is not enough nor a substitute for a normal democratic setup at the helm. Denial of popular, representative power structure for too long has its own inherent negative implications. Not only in Kashmir and Jammu regions but also in (separated) UT Ladakh region too law of diminishing returns is becoming more palpable with each passing day. Whenever the assembly polls are held, its outcome would essentially be the first popular v...

The administration of Ho Chi Minh City has proposed the ministry to issue guidelines that will enable the city to complete the necessary procedures and work for the nomination of the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve as a Ramsar site. The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty signed in Iran in 1971, which provides a framework for the conservation and effective use of wetlands and resources. The Can Gio Biosphere Reserve meets four out of eight criteria of a Ramsar site, and it boasts the uniqueness of a natural wetland. The reserve is home to various rare and endangered species of animals and serves as a stop for over 20,000 birds. Additionally, it provides a favorable habitat and reproduction place for diverse fish species. Covering a mangrove area of nearly 35,000 hectares, the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve contributes to socio-economic growth, environmental protection, and stability for residents in the city and neighboring localities. It was recognized as Vietnam’s first international b...