Curb the menace
The use of tobacco products in Kashmir is growing with every passing day. The earlier orders to curtail the use have been ignored by the authorities and as of now no mechanism is in place to curb the increased use of tobacco products. Ironically, the government has forgot to arrange for a follow up on […]
Smart phones consuming our conscience
Baba Hilal O Allah! I seek Your refuge from trials and tribulations, those that are apparent and those that are hidden (Sahi Muslim 2867) Praise be to Allah Subhanahu Wa tà ala, Who is the creator of the whole universe and Who made the earth as an abode for peace, for the whole mankind. It […]
A social evil called dowry
Asiya Wani ‘Any young man, who makes dowry a condition to marriage, discredits his education and his country and dishonours womanhood.’——Mahatma Gandhi India is one of the most religiously and ethnically diverse nations in the world, with some of the most deeply religious societies and cultures. There are many beliefs and rituals that people are […]
Samayik : A practice of equality and balance
Manjula Jain Convenience and happiness are not related. There is abundance of matter, but there is no happiness. There is scarcity of substance, but there is no sorrow. Happiness is that which is balanced. Unhappy is one who is unbalanced. The question of happiness and sorrow is associated with balance and imbalance, sensation of lack […]
Decade on, vital bridge in Kapran awaits completion
Anantnag: Even after a lapse of over 10 days a vital bridge in Kapran belt of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district is awaiting completion as officials have failed to complete the civil works which had to be carried out. Locals from Khadar Kapran, the last village of Dooru Shahabad constituency of south Kashmir said that they […]
J&K Bank ties-up with Ashok Leyland
Srinagar: To facilitate its customers with a range of commercial vehicles, Jammu and Kashmir Bank – premier bank of J&K UT – today entered into a tie-up with Ashok Leyland – second largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the country. Vice-President (CCB) Manzoor Hussain exchanged the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on behalf of J&K Bank […]
SBI donates 10 Cr to the ‘Armed Forces Flag Day Fund’
Srinagar: To support and enable armed forces and their families, India’s largest bank has stepped forward to donate to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. State Bank of India in its continuous effort to fulfill banks philanthropic responsibilities has decided to donate Rs.10 crore towards the welfare of dependent girl children of war veterans/ex-servicemen/war widows. […]
Preparedness for Winter Tourism activities at Gulmarg reviewed
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Friday chaired a meeting to review preparedness for Winter Tourism and various other related activities at famous tourist place Gulmarg. Commissioner Secretary, Tourism and Culture, Sarmad Hafeez, participated in the meeting through Video Conference while Director Tourism Kashmir, Director Airport Authority, CEO, Tourism Development Authority, Gulmarg, MD […]
