KU set to reintroduce annual exam system at graduate level

Srinagar: In a significant development, the authorities in Kashmir University (KU) are mulling to do away with the semester system of exams at the graduate level. An official in the varsity said the administration is deliberating on the issue and formal announcement will be made in coming days. “The university council has decided to take […]
Will cross all limits for protecting country’s sovereignty: President Kovind
Coimbatore: President Ram Nath Kovind Monday said India will use all its might to protect the nation’s sovereignty while referring to the IAF air strikes in Pakistan following the Pulwama terror attack of February 14. Addressing a function here, the President said India’s growing stature in the comity of nations is consistent with the strength […]
No letup in defence spending by China
Country hints at further rise, says it poses threat to none
Beijing: China, the world’s second largest military spender after the US, defended its massive allocation on security on Monday and hinted at raising it further this year, saying the country did not pose any “threat” to others. China last year increased its defence budget by 8.1 per cent, taking its declared defence spending to a […]
Failure yet again

A failure is staring on the face of the civil administration in Kashmir yet again, but the officials at the helm do not bother to admit it. In fact they are browbeating about everything being normal and are even claiming credit for it. This time around the failure of the administration has been exposed quite […]
What makes Article 35-A prerequisite for the State of Jammu and Kashmir: A debatable Issue?

DR.JAHANGEER AHMAD BHAT There is hue and cry regarding Article 35-A that is scheduled to begin hearings this week on the petitions filed against its validity in the supreme court of India. Article 35A is a provision incorporated in the Constitution giving the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature a carte blanche to decide who all ‘permanent […]
Real journalism at stake in India: Jingoistic approach of media houses is perilous for peace in South Asia
Bhat Zaieem Fake journalism is a type of propaganda that consists of deliberate disinformation or hoaxes spread via traditional print and broadcast news media or online social media. The false information is often caused by reporters for being paid for such stories. The fake journalism is highly unethical and inhuman and has capacity to destroy […]