The real issues are missing in polls

By: Lalit Garg The third phase of Lok Sabha elections has been completed; as the elections are progressing, the layers of tainted character of politicians and poll candidates are being exposed, in the process. There was a time when people used to follow the conduct of country’s leaders in public life. Leaders were also concerned […]
Voting in Democracy
By: Tanveer Mian As we prepare to exercise our fundamental right to vote, it’s essential to reflect on the significance of this democratic pillar. Voting is the cornerstone of democracy, allowing citizens to shape their future and hold elected officials accountable. It’s a right that’s been fought for and sacrificed by many, and it’s crucial […]
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
By: Gabriele Abels Ahead of the European parliament elections in June, Germany has lowered the age limit on participation to 16. This makes it the largest of just a handful of states in the EU to allow people under the age of 18 to vote. Austria, Belgium and Malta have already enfranchised 16 and 17-year-olds, […]
Judicial Academy organises pre-appointment training for newly selected Civil Judges

JAMMU: Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Justice N Kotiswar Singh and guidance of Chairman Governing Committee, Justice Sanjeev Kumar and other members of Governing Committee for Academy, J&K Judicial Academy organised a pre-appointment training programme for the newly selected Civil Judges (Junior Division) at J&K Judicial Academy, Srinagar. […]
Div Com, IGP Kashmir review departure arrangements for Hajj pilgrims at Sgr airport
BUDGAM: As departure of Hajj pilgrims, 2024 commenced from Srinagar international airport Thursday, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Biduri along with IGP Kashmir, V K Birdi Thursday reviewed the departure arrangements for the first batch of Haj pilgrims 2024 of Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir from Srinagar International Airport. Deputy Commissioner Budgam, […]
Lok Sabha Elections-2024: General Observer conducts inspection of Polling Stations in Kangan Subdivision
GANDERBAL: The General Observer for 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Mukul Kumar Thursday visited Kangan Sub-division to have a firsthand appraisal of arrangements being put in place at polling stations for upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The General Observer, accompanied by CEO SDA, Farooq Ahmad Baba; SDM Kangan, Nuzhat K Qurashi, Executive Engineers from R&B Sub […]