Price fixation war
Kashmir has been a huge market for mutton since centuries now. Meat in all forms, besides chicken and fish has been the staple diet for the population here and these products remain in demand all through the year. Since the rates of these products have always been a tricky issue it is only meat where […]
Are we superstitious?
K S S Pillai It is but natural that one treads cautiously when it comes to the world after death. Various religions leave us in no doubt about its existence and the need to lead a virtuous life if one wants to enjoy heavenly bliss after death. Even the vocal rationalists among us would prefer […]
Calorie intake among school going kids rose during pandemic
Dr Mudita Dhingra While the COVID era has resulted in a major health crisis, globally, prolonged closure of schools is also one of the most disruptive forces for the school going kids. For almost a span of six months since the inception of COVID 19, the schools have been shut down, restricting the children in […]
Learning to know God
Syed Mustafa Ahmad About 13 billion years ago, the Universe was created with a bang, called the ‘Big Bang’. According to this theory, the Whole Universe was a single entity. The intelligent Designer, parted the Earth from the seven skies with a bang that resulted in the origin of the present Earth. The Holy Qur’an […]
From State to UT, a long journey for JK
Rayees Ahmad Kumar Every year on 31st October National Unity Day is celebrated all over India. This year also it was celebrated with more enthusiasm. With the abrogation of article 370 and 35-A last year, Jammu & Kashmir was transformed into two union territories. On 31st October 2019 J&K was bifurcated into two union territories […]
Shopkeeper shot at in Tral, dies
Srinagar, Nov 5: Unknown gunmen on Thursday shot dead a shopkeeper in Tral town of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said. They said the gunmen fired upon the shopkeeper Mohammad Ayoub Ahangar son of Ghulam Ahmad Ahangar of Tral near his home. Ahangar was taken to hospital but was declared dead before arrival, a police […]
524 fresh Covid-19 cases reported in JK
Srinagar, Nov 5: Jammu and Kashmir reported 524 fresh covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, taking the total count to 97224. Among them, 185 cases were confirmed from Jammu and 339 from Kashmir Valley, official sources said. Giving district-wise cases, Srinagar reported 155, Budgam 38, Baramulla 54, Pulwama 8, Kupwara 26, Annatnag 6, Bandipora 9, […]
Encounter breaks out in Pampore
Pampore, Nov 05: An encounter broke out between government forces and militants in Meej Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district An official said that a joint team of Police, Army’s 50 RR nd CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area. He said that […]
Mutton dealers raise questions over price fixation
Srinagar, Nov 05: The traders associated with mutton business on Thursday said that mutton rates fixed by the government are not genuine and that it should reconsider the rates. In a joint press conference here, All Kashmir Wholesale Mutton Dealers Association, All Kashmir Butchers Association, Chinar Sheep and Goat Welfare Association said that the government […]
As the month of November increases the chill across Kashmir, Saffron fields have come alive in Pampore area of south Kashmir where people flock to the Karewas to pluck the precious crop. (Kashmir Vision Pic)
As the month of November increases the chill across Kashmir, Saffron fields have come alive in Pampore area of south Kashmir where people flock to the Karewas to pluck the precious crop. (Kashmir Vision Pic)