Memories of Emergency must be kept alive: Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said memories of the Emergency must be kept alive so that no one can impose dictatorial thoughts on the country. Addressing an event organised on 50th anniversary of proclamation of Emergency, Shah said when it comes to social and national life, such events must be remembered […]
Iran, Israel cling on to fragile ceasefire
Hope for long-term peace remains Dubai: The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding on Wednesday after a rocky start, giving rise to cautious hope that it could lead to a long-term peace agreement even as Tehran insists it will not give up its nuclear programme. The ceasefire took hold on […]
Addressing the time gaps
As the summer vacations in educational institutions were forced ahead of the schedule due to the rising temperature in Kashmir Valley, several suggestions have been raised by educationists regarding the continuation of educational activities or remedial teaching for students. Even the Directorate of School Education has issued a directive in this regard and has asked […]
Question to understand, learn
By: Abid Hussain Rather Dostoevsky once said that the world will reach a time when intelligent people will be stopped from thinking and questioning so that they do not offend fools. Yes, questioning is dangerous to foolishness because foolishness often relies on blind acceptance rather than thinking deeply or critically. When someone starts questioning, they […]
The Vanishing Night Sky
By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur The night sky, once a breathtaking spectacle admired by civilizations for millennia, is slowly disappearing under the overpowering glow of artificial lights. As cities expand and human activity continues to increase, the natural darkness of the night is being replaced by an endless sea of artificial illumination. What was once a source […]
Students deserve access to quality education, transcending socio-economic barriers : Edu Minister
Reviews performance, functioning of School Education department SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare and Health, Sakeena Itoo, Wednesday chaired a high level meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the performance and functioning of School Education department (SED). The meeting was attended by Secretary, SED, Ram Niwas Sharma; Director School Education Kashmir/Jammu, Special Secretary, SED, […]
Pulwama farmers suffer due to water scarcity despite living alongside Jhelum
Pulwama: It is ironic that paddy farmers from several villages of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are facing an acute water shortage—despite residing along the banks of the Jhelum river, locals alleged Wednesday. Agricultural communities in villages like Chersoo, Hariparigam, Kachchkoot, Reshipora, Dogripora, Baigpora, Padgampora, and Larkipora are struggling to irrigate their paddy fields due to […]
Police solve theft case in Awantipora, five accused arrested
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora solved a theft case by arresting five persons involved in the crime and recovered stolen property from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that on 23 June police received a written complaint from Mohammad Zubair regarding the theft of cattle from village Barsoo. Accordingly, a case vide FIR […]
Police arrest drug peddler in Sopore
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Sopore and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party during naka checking at Behrampora Dangiwatcha intercepted a suspicious person. During search, 72 capsules of SpasmoProxyvon Plus were recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad […]
