Schemes need to be workable
Due to the slump in the economy and a negative growth rate the jobs it seems have dried up for now and most of the able bodied men and women have been left wanting for employment due to the various situations which include lack of avenues and resources. Presently, the region has more than six […]
Islamic concept of freedom and strictness
Tousif Raza Human freedom and human limitation are the parental subjects of philosophical controversy. There are a number of renowned philosophers who believe in unqualified freedom. There are others who believe in unqualified restriction. The former turn freedom into license and absolute lack of discipline, the latter shrink restrictions into an unredeemed determinism and a […]
Veracity of Tableegi Jammat is beyond question
Dr.Sheikh Arshid Ahmad In my entire life I am yearning to what can be the exact platform for the reformation and betterment of myself and for the society, while completely perceiving the veracity of Tableegi Jammat, I left my home to join it with full faith and hoping that my moral crookedness could be corrected […]
Abdul Wahab Aga, an eminent social worker
Adnan Shafi Late Abdul Wahab Aga was a man of a realistic mind. With his untiring strides, selfless allegiance, clear judgment, and notion, he strolled uneven and tough path with grace and splendor. He was a well-known social figure of Tral, a great social figure, and an eminent teacher of Tral. He dedicated his whole […]
Baramulla resident held in Goa carrying Charas
Panaji, Dec 17 (PTI) A 25-year-old man from Jammu and Kashmir working in Goa has been arrested on charges of drug possession, police said on Thursday. Police Inspector Jivba Dalvi told reporters that a raid was conducted on Wednesday night on getting information about drugs being peddled at Arambol beach village in North Goa. During […]
385 fresh covid-19 cases reported in JK
Srinagar, Dec 17: Twelve travelers were among new covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours, taking the total tally to 117317, officials said. Of these cases, 152 were from Jammu Division and 233 from Kashmir valley, the officials said Thursday. Giving district wise details, they said Srinagar reported 94 cases, […]
PAGD chairman Farooq Abdullah seeks re-poll in Garoora Bandipora, writes to SEC
Srinagar, Dec 17:The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Thursday wrote a letter to State Election Commissioner (SEC) KK Sharma and expressed regret over an incident of booth capturing and subsequent bogus voting in the recently held DDC polls in Garoora Bandipora A. In a letter addressed to SEC KK Sharma, Dr. […]
Intense cold conditions in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Dec 17 (PTI) The minimum temperature across Kashmir plummeted several degrees below the freezing point on Thursday owing to a clear sky as the valley reeled under cold conditions, with Srinagar experiencing the coldest night of the season so far, MeT Department officials said. The night temperature continued to drop across the valley owing […]
Militants attack security forces in Awantipora, no injury reported
Srinagar, Dec 17: Suspected militants on Thursday afternoon fired upon security forces in Kadibal area of south Kashmir’s Awantipora. A senior police officer said that militants fired upon joint forces of Police and CRPF from a distance, however in this incident no loss of life or injury has been reported. Till this report was being […]
EC starts preparations for assembly polls due mid 2021
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) The Election Commission (EC) has started preparing for the five assembly polls due some time in April-May next year with two if its senior officials set to visit West Bengal and Tamil Nadu in the next few days. While EC Secretary General Umesh Sinha would be visiting Tamil Nadu next week, […]