Took the fight against terror right in its backyard, says PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he took the decision for the Indian Air Force to conduct Balakot air strikes as he thought that “the game” should be played from where terrorism is being remote-controlled. Addressing a ‘Main bhi Chowkidar’ event, he said Pakistan is in a fix because if it acknowledges […]
‘Hostile situation’ at LoC: Pak Army chief to brief parliamentarians next week
Islamabad: Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa will brief the parliamentarians next week on “hostile situation at the Line of Control” in the aftermath of recent tension with India, media reports said on Sunday. The briefing, to be held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on April 4, will be attended by the […]
With tulips in full bloom Valley opens its arms to tourists
Srinagar: Asia’s largest tulip garden overlooking the famous Dal Lake here in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir was Sunday thrown open to public, marking the beginning of new tourism season in the valley. The garden witnessed an impressive footfall of locals and tourists on the first day of its opening this year. “The […]
Mi-17 helicopter crash in Budgam: IAF probing whether friendly fire brought down own chopper
Srinagar: Among the threads being investigated in the February 27 crash of an IAF Mi-17 helicopter near Srinagar during a tense standoff with Pakistan include the possibility that it may have been “accidentally” shot down by Indian Air Defence System, officials said. The officials, who are familiar with the investigation and spoke on condition of […]
Four killed as thousands protest at Gaza border
Gaza City (Palestinian Territories): Tens of thousands of Gazans gathered at the Israeli border Sunday to mark a year since protests and clashes erupted there, but fears of mass bloodshed were averted after late Egyptian-led negotiations. Four Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire, one during an overnight demonstration and three 17-year-olds in clashes later Saturday, […]
Grievance redressal needs to pick up
Every other day the government issues statements about the number of complaints received by various departmental heads and grievance sections set up by the government against various government departments. We also get the number of complaints resolved and an impression is given that the grievance redressal mechanism is working with utmost perfection and commitment. But […]
We have conquered the moon and the stars, but lost the real spirit of life
Mushtaq Hurra Simplicity has been the hallmark of Kashmiris for centuries together. All Kashmiris in general and villagers in particular were the embodiment of simple living. Simplicity in attire, conversation, foods, and dwellings was the hallmark of Kashmir’s. Humility was ruling the hearts of our ancestors. The pomp and show had no place in their […]
Kashmir topping the list on Internet usage
Sheikh Aatif/ Waseem Rashid Oxford Dictionary defines the term Internet as “A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols. “This concise meaning of internet is pragmatically seen everywhere in the world as internet is ruling the globe overtly since inception.Every country is operating […]
