Physical disability and depression
Fahid Fayaz Darangay The common definitions for physical disability available easily on internet is that it is a substantial and long-term condition affecting a part of a person’s body that impairs and limits their physical functioning, mobility, stamina or dexterity. Observing minutely this definition, the first thing my eyes catch hold of is that only […]
EBOLA: The other virus
Dar Shahid Hussain Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is one of the deadliest diseases arouse during the late 20th century, discovered in 1976 when two consecutive outbreaks of fatal Hemorrhagic fever occurred in different parts of Central Asia. The first outbreak transpired in the Republic of Congo in a village near the Ebola river, which the […]
Physically challenged are neglected in politics too
Mohammad Auyoob Mir The marginalised sections are ubiquitous in world societies. It is the feature of human history which has found its way through a historical process of marginalisation. Marginalisation pushed certain sections of society to the fringes of the social order. It is a systemic way of deprivation and discrimination. Such social groups have […]
Table tennis championship to start from today
Shopian: The District Shopian Tables Tennis Championship is starting today and will continue for two days, a spokesman of the association said. The District Shopian Table Tennis Association under the aegis of J and K Table Tennis Association is organizing the 2-days Tennis Championship 2020 at National innovations public school Zainapora from 27 to 28 […]
Four years on, Indoor Sports Stadium Pulwama awaits completion
Pulwama: Even after a lapse of over four years, the indoor sports stadium at Rajpora area, of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is awaiting completion. The incomplete civil works and lack of interest by the authorities is creating a sense of dejection among the youth. Players from different villages of the area said that we were […]
DPEO, Sgr finalizes poll arrangements
SRINAGAR: Polling arrangement for first phase in Srinagar district were finalized at an officers meeting held under the chairmanship of District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO) Srinagar, Dr Shahidd Iqbal Choudhary, held here at Banquet Hall on Thursday. The meeting was, among others, attended by the General Observer, all the Returning Officers and Nodal Officers besides […]
Constitution Day– 2020 celebrated at Div Com office Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole Thursday held a pledge ceremony in his office to celebrate Constitution Day 2020 also known as Samvidhan Divas. This day is being celebrated every year on 26th of November in the country. On this day Dr. B R Ambedkar the Author of the Constitution is remembered. On […]
DDC polls: SEC directs for setting up of special booths for migrants in Jammu, Udhampur
Jammu: State Election Commissioner (SEC) K K Sharma directed for setting up of special polling booths for Kashmiri migrants in Jammu and Udhampur so that they can effectively exercise their right to vote in the ensuing DDC elections “We have to ensure that every section of the society is provided an ample opportunity to exercise […]
Lt Guv releases special covers on Kangri, Kehwa by Department of Posts
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Thursday released two Special covers on the themes- Kangri and Kehwa of the Postal Department here at the Raj Bhavan for promoting the cultural facets of Jammu and Kashmir. The Lt Governor congratulated all the officers of the Postal Department from J&K UT for coming out with these two special […]
KVFG Union calls on J&K Bank management
Supporting fruit growers J&K Bank’s top priority: Executive President
Srinagar: A delegation of Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union (KVFG) led by its Chairman Bashir Ahmad Basheer today called on J&K Bank management to discuss various matters related to fruit business at Bank’s Corporate Office, Srinagar. Executive President Arun Gandotra led the J&K Bank’s team of top officers including Special Secretary to Chairman […]
