Pak to shelve major CPEC power project citing sufficient generation capacity
Islamabad: The Pakistan government has decided to shelve a major coal-based power plant project under the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, citing sufficient generation capacity already lined up for the next few years. The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Balochistan with China’s Xinjiang province, is the flagship project of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s […]
Show some concern on H1N1
The dreaded swine flu is once again making headlines in Kashmir and the people have once again fearing an outbreak. As the deaths are increasing in number with every passing day, the people here have become all the more scary about any possible outbreak. With two persons infected with swine flu virus succumbing at SMHS […]
Shah Faisal Debate: Let us begin to bring in a change
By Mudasir Ahmad Gori The first UPSC topper from Jammu and Kashmir found himself in the heart of the controversy when the hoax of his joining mainstream politics was making rounds. However, he found himself at the center of the debate immediately after his resignation. His resignation has given birth to innumerable questions, uncountable perceptions […]
Why J&K Bank is loved by the people of J&K?
By Bilal Zargar Strengths of a state come from a dynamic impact of many things mostly from the institutions it is occupied or run by. A free and vast space without being occupied by vibrant institutions will yield too little for the inhabitants and so a responsible state cultivates institutions and nurtures their independent and […]
Kashmir: The land of unimaginable beauty in winter..!
By Suhail Amaan Mir Soak your memories in a warm cup of Kahwah Tea, while indulging in the varied landscapes of Kashmir. Take in the crisp misty air, while gorging on warm Kashmiri pulao and home-made Rista. Feel your heart synchronize with the gushing waters that travel from the glaciers above. Dust the snow off […]
Guv Malik eats his words on ‘Bihar crime rate’
Says Nitish Kumar has zero tolerance towards crime
Jammu: Seeking to clarify his Patna-more- murder-prone-than-J&K remarks, Governor Satya Pal Malik Monday said his statement was projected “wrongly” as Bihar has zero tolerance to crime. Terming Bihar as repository of skill and agriculture under Nitish Kumar, Malik said the chief ministers of other states should follow the development model enacted by their Bihar counterpart. […]
Six among Ambulance driver injured in Pattan mishap
Baramulla: Six persons including an ambulance driver were injured in an accident at Pattan, Baramulla on late Sunday evening. “Six persons including an ambulance driver were injured. The ambulance driver has been identified as Manzoor Ahmed Khan resident of GundRazak Khan HarilHandwara. He has been shifted to Srinagar as his condition is stated to be […]
Hizbul militant arrested in Bandipora village
Bandipora: Police on Monday arrested a militant in North Kashmir’s Bandipora village. According to sources forces had laid a Naka in Ajas area of the district following specific inputs about the militant’s movement in the area. “A joint Naka was laid by Bandipora Police, Army’s 13 RR and at Ajas village of Bandipora,” sources said. […]
Mehbooba questions timing of charge sheet in JNU sedition case
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Monday questioned the timing of filing of charge sheet in the 2016 JNU sedition case, in which seven Kashmiris have been named, saying the students were being used to score political points ahead of LokSabha elections. These seven are among the 10 students, including former Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union […]
