Dealing with the corrupt
The government last week ordered a high-level probe into irregularities committed in implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(PMAY) in Kashmir Valley. The Housing & Urban Development ordered an independent enquiry into irregularities committed in implementation of the scheme after an officer, who was tasked to probe the matter, recommended a full-fledged inquiry into the matter. […]
Journalism stands for ethics, dignity not for public disgracefulness
Dr. Sofi Rafiq and Mudasir Ali We are living in the age of information explosion and with the advent of science and technology the world has been revolutionized in every aspect. It offers many benefits to the mankind and has made life more comfortable and easier besides giving access to a large number of opportunities. […]
The fun loving school days
N J Ravi Chander The platinum jubilee celebrations of my alma mater, Seventh-Day Adventist High School, Bengaluru, unfolded memories. My siblings four and I enjoyed a long stint as students in this school, journeying through primary, middle and matriculation classes. My brother, N J Prasanna Kumar, a year younger to me, and I had the […]
Despots, cowards cannot be celebrated
A A Latief U Zaman Deva Despotic realms including their abhorrent great helmsmen as reminiscent of past are alluded to in politico-societal discourses in civilised countries for reiterating and furthering the pledges to their respective national heroes to strengthen democracy as a political creed but a singular departure is visible in urban Jammu centric characters/entities […]
President Kovind to address session on NEP-2020 at SKICC
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir in collaboration with the Govt. of the Union Territory of J&K is organizing a one-day brainstorming session on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) at SKICC, Srinagar on 20 Sept. 2020. Pertinently, the Union Cabinet approved the National Education Policy on 29th July, 2020 and the policy is […]
32,000 tests conducted in Phase-I of Special Drive: DDC
SRINAGAR: The District Disaster Management Authority, Srinagar, is initiating second phase of mass testing beginning 17th September 2020 with aim to test more than 60,000 citizens in municipal wards. The first phase of mass testing with focussing on Markets and Government offices culminated today with 32,000 tests conducted in 12 days. Srinagar Municipal Corporation has […]
Two drivers arrested for managing fake COVID-19 Test reports
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday arrested two persons who were managing fake COVID-19 test reports in Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. In a statement, police said that on 15th September Police Station Kothibagh received a complaint to the effect that the complainant along with family were intending to proceed towards Jammu. On reaching TRC they enquired from […]
18-year-old boy goes missing in Gurez
Bandipora: An 18-year-old boy from Bagtore along the Line of Control in Gurez area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district went missing from his home two days ago. Residents told that the 18-year-old boy identified as Mohamad Sayeed Lone son of Ghulam Mohi-u-din Lone, a resident of Tarbal village of Bagtore went missing on 14 September […]
Winter stocking, supply position of essentials reviewed
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, Wednesday convened a meeting to review the position of winter stocking and supply of essential commodities in frontier and far-flung areas of Kashmir and Jammu divisions. The meeting was attended by Secretary Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Simrandeep Singh and Director FCS&CA Kashmir, Bashir Ahmad while Director […]
Young writer from Kupwara publishes first novel
Srinagar: A young writer who hails from frontier district Kupwara has recently published his debut novel ‘walking away -the unfinished part of me’. Aamir Altaf , a graduate from Aligarh Muslim university is a freelancer, poet, story teller and his works on public policy, current issues have been published in various newspapers and magazines. His […]
