A harsh winter ahead
There is no good news in store for people who are bracing the winter especially in north Indian states including the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a harsher winter and the possibility of cold waves occurring during this season. The IMD, in its winter forecast for December […]
Post-pandemic economic growth dominates G-20 Summit
Asad Mirza The virtual G20 Summit in Riyadh, which was organised under the direct supervision of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MbS), was indeed able to showcase the leadership capability of the Kingdom on the global stage. As expected the coronavirus pandemic topped the agenda of the two-day Group of 20 major economies, […]
Beginning of the end of modern medicine
Dr Vinay Aggarwal “East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet.” Indian Healthcare authorities appear to be hell bent on proving this wrong. India is the birthplace of Ayurveda. Unani system also has flourished here when the Persians brought it. Homeopathy was also started in India. In late 1800s Modern […]
Delimitation in JK: Agenda and Realities
A A Latief UZaman Deva With the de-operationalisation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India all the provisions of the Constitution without any exceptionor modificationbecame applicable to the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir, later downgraded into two union territories of J&K and Ladakh. Under section 14(3) read with section 60(1) of the J&K […]
25 travelers among 370 new covid-19 cases in JK
Srinagar, Nov 30: Twenty-five travelers were among 370 new covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir during last 24 hours, taking the total tally to 110224. Official sources said on Monday that 181 of these cases were reported from Jammu Division and 189 from Kashmir Valley. Giving district wise details, they said Srinagar reported 84, […]
DDC polls-Phase 2: All polling stations in Kashmir sensitive, adequate security provided to each both: SEC
Srinagar, Nov 30: State Election Commissioner (SEC) K K Sharma Monday said every polling booth in Kashmir is sensitive and that adequate security measures are in place for the second phase of District Development Council (DDC) in which 43 constituencies will go for polls tomorrow. Sharma reiterated that no candidate is barred from going for […]
CRPF man dies ‘mysteriously’ in south Kashmir camp
Kulgam, Nov 30): A Sub-Inspector of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who was ailing, died under mysterious conditions in Damhal Hanjipora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday. Officials said that a CRPF trooper, identified as Shabad Kumar from F—Company of 93 Battalion, deployed in D.K Marg Higher Secondary School, died under mysterious conditions […]
JeM militant associate arrested in Kupwara
Srinagar, Nov 30: Police on Monday claimed to have arrested a militant associate of Jaish-e-Mohammad in Dragmulla area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. A senior Police officer said that police arrested a militant associate of JeM at a Naka along with 01 Chinese grenade and Rs.3.5 lac. The police officer further said that he had […]
Woman killed, three others injured in road mishap
Baramulla, Nov 30: A 45-year-old woman was killed while three others sustained injuries in an accident in Noorkhah area of Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday. According to reports a vehicle (Van) bearing registration number JK05F-6513 skidded off the road, resulting in on spot death of a woman and injuries to three others […]
Pak ‘fighter jet’ violates Indian space along LoC in Poonch
Jammu, Nov 30: Security Forces noticed a suspicious movement of a ‘Pakistani jet’ along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Monday morning, officials said. A security official said that a chain of smoke was noticed in Poonch sector and which seemed to of a Pakistani jet. “The smoke chain suggested […]