Cong attacks BJP on Pulwama attack, asks who benefited most from strike
New Delhi: Mounting a fresh offensive against the BJP government on the first anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, the Congress on Friday accused it of using the sacrifice of soldiers for electoral gains and asked who benefited the most from the strike. As Pulwama occupied the political centrestage, several Congress leaders, including former president […]
Govt should bring ordinance to ‘rectify’ SC order on reservation in jobs: Paswan
New Delhi, Feb 14 (PTI) The government should bring an ordinance to “rectify” the Supreme Court’s recent decision on reservation in jobs for SC-ST communities and all such issues should be included in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution to insulate them from judicial review, Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Friday. He said […]
Dal Lake to get eco-sensitive zone tag soon
Jammu, Feb 14 (PTI) The Dal Lake and its surrounding areas in Srinagar will soon be declared an eco-sensitive zone, officials said on Friday. The famous lake has shrunk to less than half its original size with its capacity down to 40 per cent due to pollution and encroachment, they said. “The Committee of Experts […]
Rahul Gandhi known sympathiser of LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed; he’s insulting security forces: BJP
New Delhi, Feb 14 (PTI) Terming Rahul Gandhi a “known sympathiser” of terror groups LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed, the BJP on Friday alleged that the Congress leader chose to target not just the government but even the security forces at a time when the nation was paying tributes to those killed in last year’s Pulwama attack The […]
Flu: Don’t panic it is not swine flu but seasonal one: DAK
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said a considerable rise in flu-like illness (FLI) has been observed, particularly among the children saying that the flu like symptoms shouldn’t be mistaken for swine flu. In a statement issued here, President DAK Dr Suhail Naik appealed people not to panic and don’t pay heeds to any […]
PSA on Omar: SC issues notice to JK govt
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Jammu and Kashmir administration on a plea by National Conference leader Omar Abdullah’s sister, Sara Pilot, challenging his detention under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA). The bench, headed by Justice Arun Mishra, also refused an urgent hearing by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, […]
Union Ministers report
Now that the 30 Union Ministers who visited Jammu and Kashmir last month, have submitted their feedback to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on the implementation of various development schemes here after the abrogation of Article 370, the move has generated an approbation among the people who were promised development, investment and opportunities. As many […]
Geelani’s death rumours disrupt normal life
Mobile Internet service also suspended, restored later
Srinagar: The rumors about hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s death since Wednesday evening disrupted normal life in Kashmir on Thursday with authorities suspending 2G mobile internet services for few hours. On Wednesday evening the Geelani led Hurriyat Conference released an “’urgent” statement from Muzaffarabad (Pakistan-administered Kashmir) saying that all Imams (religious preachers) and […]
Need to be practical
The administration announced this week that Jammu and Kashmir is all set to have its own horticulture policy. The move is a welcome one as horticulture sector is the prime contributor towards the state’s economy. The policy which focuses on bringing in betterment for the region including the growers has however forgotten the biggest bane […]
Braving all odds: Hundreds of grade two and grade three teachers are going through difficult times
Mushtaq Hurra Foundations of an ideal and strong society are laid in the four walls of a class room. It is education which decides the fate and future of a nation. And teacher is the architect who shapes up human resources to the best possible levels, to harness the available natural resources to the best […]
