Curbing sane voices
Sheikh Mohsin “I disapprove of what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it”, said E.B Hall. Today’s era is the era of democracy, a system fraught with significant provisions be it Fundamental rights, universal adult franchise, citizenship, separation of powers, due process of law, independent judiciary or the […]
Letter to the Editor
Harassing tax defaulters It is strange to note that the Bhopal Municipal Corporation will soon come out with a campaign for the recovery of tax amounts from big defaulters. The civic workers would beat drums outside the houses of such defaulters and place posters of tax defaulters under this campaign. The municipal corporation used to […]
Farm Laws: Step towards introduction of Neoliberal policies
Abass Rather, Aqib Yousuf Ever since NDA government started its second inning on 30th May, 2019, the anti-working class and pro-Corporate policies have began to gain prominence. Constitutional institutions are losing their significance as they are being manipulated by various factors. The government’s policy of undermining the federal structure of Union of India and Centralising […]
Gusht in ‘Dawah’ an act of revival of Islamic consciousness
Dr Sheikh Arshid Ahmad When Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) invited the people to Islam, He (peace be upon him) was opposed openly and was dealt with harshly. Some of them were pelting stones, spitting on His bright and cheerful face and using abusing and slang language against Him (SAW). This trend continued from […]
Srinagar militant attack: Anantnag family lost their lone adult male member
Anantnag: Suhail Ahmad Lohar (30) son of late Mushtaq Ahmad Lohar of Laripora village in Ashmuqam belt of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district who was killed in Baghat militant attack was the lone bread earner of his family. Suhail who was married has two minor siblings and he was the lone adult male member in the […]
Govt responsible for damaging JK’s economy: JKPCC Chief
Langate (Kupwara): Congress on Saturday lashed out at the wrong policies adopted by the BJP Govt at Centre and said that the government is fully responsible for the damages caused to JK’s economy, trade and tourism sector. J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President G A Mir said this while addressing a largely attended party convention […]
Two-day Pahalgam winter Carnival begins
Tourists, locals in large numbers enjoy colourful activities
PAHALGAM: The popular tourist spot Pahalgam reverberated with colourful activities including cultural programmes, display of art and craft, live painting and calligraphy both by amateurs and professionals, traditional music performances by renowned singers, Tonga rides, adventure sports activities, attracting good participation of locals and tourists for the 2-day Pahalgam Winter Carnival being organised by Directorate […]
Two militant associates of LeT arrested
Srinagar: Security forces have arrested two militant associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit and recovered incriminating materials from their possession in Bandipora district, police said on Saturday. Acting on specific inputs, security forces established a checkpoint near Papachan-Bandipora Bridge and apprehended two militant associates linked with the proscribed outfit LeT on Friday, a police official said. […]
Three lottery sellers arrested for ‘cheating’ people in Kupwara
Kupwara: Police arrested three lottery sellers for cheating people within the jurisdiction of police station Sogam in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Saturday. They said that based on a complaint from a woman from Takipora Lolab, Police arrested three lottery sellers identified as Mehrajudin Shah, Yawar Irshad Malla and Wasim Akram Badroo, all […]
Dead body recovered in Handwara
Srinagar: Police on Saturday recovered a dead body of a man in Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Officials said that body of the man identified as Mohammad Amin Tantary son of Abdul Jabar Tantary of Khnabal Handwara was recovered from bus stand Handwara. They said the body bears multiple injury marks. Police have […]
