Finding a common ground

The US has hinted that it is trying to work out a common ground for the two arch rivals India and Pakistan and is trying out to figure out peace between them. The US statement came at a time when the two nations are engaged in heightened tensions amid air strikes carried out by both […]
Where do Muslims stand in India?

Hakim Mohammad Ilyas The Constitution of India enshrines in article 51A (e) that every citizen is bound by the fundamental duty to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious diversities. Articles 15 reads as “The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds of religion.” […]
Art 35A: People, leadership fully ready to resist any adverse move, says JRL

Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) Tuesday said that people of Kashmir and leadership are fully ready to resist any adverse move of any tinkering with the state subject law. In a statement issued here, JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik reiterated that any tinkering with the State subject law […]
Seven Golden rules to protect the kidneys
Dr. Garima Aggarwal It comes as a shocker to many that the kidneys, each about the size of a fist play such a major role in your wellbeing and involved in removing waste products from the body; preventing toxins from building up in the bloodstream. Post the circulation of blood through the entire body, it […]
Sopore shuts on 2nd straight day to mourn militant killings
Sopore: A complete shutdown was observed on second consecutive day in Sopore town and Zaingeer belt of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday to mourn the death of local militant Ishfaq Majeed Mir. Mir was killed in an encounter that lasted for almost three days in Babagund area of Langate in Handwara on Sunday. All […]
Members of Press club Sopore interacts with DDC Bla
Sopore: Scores of members from Press Club Sopore on Tuesday interacted with newly appointed District Development Commissioner (DDC) G.N Itoo at his office in the district. The members of Press Club Sopore highlighted various issues faced by the media fraternity, urging him to fulfill the vacant post of Tehsil Information Officer in Sopore. Later, Deputy […]
Awareness programme organised
Shopian: A day-long awareness programme about legal services was Tuesday organised by District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in collaboration with district administration at Community Facilitation Centre Zainapora Shopian. District Session Judge Shopian Ashok Kumar Shavan, Sub District Magistrate Zainapora Syed Ahmad Shah and other officials from various departments were present on the occasion. Hundreds of […]
Education imperative for State’s growth: Advisor Ganai
Srinagar: Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai on Tuesday said that education is imperative for the overall growth of the State. Addressing a gathering after laying foundation stone of new Government Degree College at Aloochi Bagh, here in the summer capital, Ganai said that access to quality education plays an immense role in the development […]
Six policemen, 2 prisoners injured as vehicle carrying prisoners over turns
Srinagar: Six policemen and two prisoners were injured after a vehicle they were traveling in met with an accident at Keeribal area of Mattan in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday afternoon. Reports said that a police bus carrying two prisoners while on the way to a local court in Kulgam from the district jail […]