Sufism in Kashmir
There are different meanings of the word Sufi. Some believe that the word Sufi has been derived from the word ‘Suf’ meaning `the wool’
Adnan Shafi Sufism is a mystical form of Islam, a school of practice that gives emphasis to the inward search for God and shuns materialism. It has produced some of the world’s most beloved literature, like the love poems of the 13th-century Iranian jurist Rumi. Sufism is a mystical form that Sufis practice and a […]
Migratory Bird census starts in Valley wetlands
SRINAGAR: Wetlands Division Kashmir of Wildlife Protection Department conducted the census of Migratory Birds besides other endemic birds living in the Valley wetlands. The participants from Kashmir University, SKUAST-K, World Wildlife Fund, Wildlife Conservation Fund, School for Rural Development and Environment, WUCMA, Kashmir Bird Watchers Club, Wildlife SOS, Volunteers and free Lancers are taking part […]
Student found dead in university hostel room
Hyderabad, Feb 17 (PTI) A 44-year-old PhD student was found dead in his hostel room at the Osmania University here on Monday, police said. The man, who was waiting for post doctoral fellowship, was found lying on the ground in the room by other students on Monday afternoon, they said. Police broke open the door […]
CEO issues notification for Phase-II of Panchayat by-polls
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 17: Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, (Election Authority under J&K Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996) Shailendra Kumar today issued notification for the conduct of phase-II of by-elections for Panchayat Polls-2020 in respect of vacant seats to elect Sarpanches and Panches. The notification has been issued for Shangus and Hiller blocks in District Anantnag, Aloosa block […]
Ensuring development happens without harming environment: PM Modi
New Delhi/Gandhinagar, Feb 17 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that his government firmly believes in the path of sustainable development and said it is ensuring that development happens without harming the environment. He also said that India is one of the few countries whose actions are compliant with the Paris Agreement goal of […]
Sedition case: Three engineering students from Kashmir re-arrested
Hubballi (Karnataka), Feb 17 (PTI) The three Kashmiri engineering students of a college here facing sedition charges were arrested again on Monday after protests broke out against the police for releasing them on execution of a bond under Section 169 of CrPC. The trio, students of a private engineering college, were arrested on Saturday for raising […]
Shaheen Bagh: People have right to protest but there must be balancing factor, says SC
New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) The Supreme Court said on Monday that people have a fundamental right to protest against a law but the blocking of public roads is a matter of concern and there has to be a balancing factor. Hearing pleas over the road blocks due to the ongoing protests at Shaheen Bagh against […]
SC says women can get command positions in Army, directs permanent commission for all women officers
New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) Calling for an end to gender bias in the armed forces, the Supreme Court on Monday opened the way for women in command positions in the Army and directed the Centre to grant permanent commission to all women officers within three months. A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud termed […]
