Shift your priorities
The administration in Jammu and Kashmir it seems has forgotten about controlling the market prices. The callous attitude of the authorities in this regard is giving a free hand to the black marketers and hoarders who have left no stone unturned to loot the general public. Starting with the prices of daily used items in […]
ReT Teacher victimized section of the society
Mushtaq Bhat Education is the powerful weapon which can change the future of any nation. The process is aimed at socializing and humanizing individual citizen through their life from birth to death. However, it should also be remembered that education couldn’t be acquired if it’s not sought and received through the help of a teacher. […]
Digital Detox to cut stroke risk among younger
Dr Vipul Gupta Since the COVID pandemic has shaken the world, the number of daily cases reported is on the rise. Along with this the addiction to screen has picked up pace giving rise to a new pandemic – A pandemic of addiction to screen. According to the World Stroke Organization (WSO), one in four […]
My Maiden Publication
K S S Pillai In the late 1950s, there used to be a Malayalam newspaper called Malayala Rajyam and its sister publication Malayala Rajyam Weekly. Since my father subscribed to them, I was a regular reader of both. The Weekly used to have a ‘Letter to the Editor’ column that offered a prize of five […]
The matrimonial experience
Vinayaka M The drama began. I was defending my own case as all the opposition was united to defeat me this time. It was the time to put forth my argument. I started with the standard statement by saying that I want to settle in life which I had learnt by watching daily serials in […]
Income Tax Department conducts multiple raids in Srinagar
Srinagar, Oct 22: Sleuths from the Income Tax Department conducted multiple raids in parts of Srinagar city on Thursday. Sources said that raids were conducted in the showrooms and houses of some businessmen. The locations that were raided included Nowhatta, Raj Bagh, Nishat, Sariabala and other parts. Sources added that during wee hours Income Tax […]
Govt introduces substitutes in Article 226(2) of J&K Civil Service Regulations
SRINAGAR, OCT22: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, on the orders of Lieutenant Governor, has introduced certain substitutes in 226(2) Article of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Regulations. A notification issued by Finance Department states that “In exercise of powers conferred under proviso to Article 309 of Indian Constitution, Lieutenant Governor has directed […]
Teenage boy commits suicide in Bandipora
Bandipora, 22 Oct: A 14-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his maternal uncle’s home in Plaan area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Thursday. An official said that the boy (name withheld), a resident of Nowpora locality of Bandipora hanged himself at his maternal uncle’s home. He said that soon after the […]
Two newly recruited Al-Badr militants surrender in Sopore: Police
Srinagar, Oct 22: Police Thursday said that two newly recruited militants surrendered before security agencies after they were encircled by forces in Tujjar area of north Kashmir’s Sopore. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that after the newly recruited militants of Al-Badr were encircled by forces after receiving a tip off about their […]
Contract of insurance is of utmost good faith, says SC
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) A contract of insurance is of utmost good faith and a proposer who seeks to obtain life insurance policy is duty bound to disclose all material facts bearing upon the issue, the Supreme Court has said. The apex court said this while setting aside the March this year verdict of […]