The Russian Affair
Asad Mirza Over the last two weeks, many Russian cities including Moscow and St. Petersburg witnessed a second wave of public demonstrations in support of opposition figure Alexei Navalny. However, the demonstrations were mostly against Kremlin’s policies and less in Navalny’s support. In most cities demonstrators expressed frustration with Russia’s coronavirus-related lockdown measures, anti-Putin sentiments […]
Letter to the Editor
New labour work codes need a rethink As the government finalises the rules for the new labour codes, the Labour Ministry is now considering giving flexibility to companies to have four working days instead of five or six. This implies that there will be longer working hours if the working days are reduced. For instance, […]
Transgenders battling for social identity
Er. Prabhat Kishore The revolutionary decision of Bihar Government to recruit transgenders as sub-inspector and constables in State Police Force has opened the door of opportunities for fulfilling their aspirations. After Apex Court judgement in 2014 for mainstreaming of transgenders, this inherent commitment reinforces the outlook of government regarding their long-awaited acceptance in the society. […]
Plight of Fir Forests in Kashmir
Farooq Ahmad Mir (Trali) Fir (Budloo, Abies Pindrow), one of the four important timber yielding conifer species in Jammu and Kashmir, exists at the highest altitude amongst them, the other three being Kail, Deodar and Chir. Fir timber forms 70% of the saleable stocks in our concessional Timber Sale Depots (T.S.Ds) at present. Spruce (Picea […]
Friends make life beautiful
Mohammad Hussain Khan True friendship is what gives us reason to stay strong in life. Friendship makes life sweet and thrilling. It is a feeling that someone understands and appreciates you as you are, without exaggeration, flattery and pretensions. It gives a feeling that you are “wanted” and that you are “someone” and not a […]
Youth goes missing in Anantnag, family seeks help in tracing him
Anantnag: A youth from south Kashmir’s Anantnag district has been missing from last 13 days while as his family members on Monday staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office here requesting the authorities and public to help in tracing him. Javaid Ahmad Pathan alias Jeenu Pathan resident of Heaven colony Anantnag has been reported […]
Empanelled ReT aspirants hold protest demonstration
Srinagar: Scores of aggrieved empanelled ReT aspirants on Monday staged a protest demonstration at press enclave Srinagar demanding immediate issuance of their appointment orders. The protesting teachers under the leadership of Mayasar Ahmad Wani staged a protest alleging non-serious attitude of authorities in confirming their services. The protesting aspirants while raising slogans in support of […]
Three-day Shiv Khori fair to begin on March 10 in Reasi
Jammu: The annual three-day fair at the famous Shiv Khori temple in Reasi district will be held from March 10, an official spokesperson said on Monday. Reasi Deputy Commissioner Indu Kanwal Chib finalised the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the festival at a high level meeting Monday afternoon, the spokesperson said. Shiv Khori is […]
Pakistani wives of former militants seek citizenship rights
Srinagar: The Pakistani wives of many former militants, who returned to Kashmir under the then Omar Abdullah led state government’s rehabilitation policy in 2010, addressed a press conference, stating neither they are being granted citizenship nor being send back to Pakistan. These Pakistani wives of many former militants were led by one Saira Javaid who […]
Two militant associates held
Budgam: Police on Monday claimed to have arrested two militant associates belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and recovered incriminating material in central Kashmir district of Budgam. A police spokesperson said that following specific information, a checkpoint was established by police and 53 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) at Chadoora in Budgam on Sunday. “Security forces intercepted two persons […]
