Sarpanch among 3 booked for ‘sensitive’ posts on social media in Rajouri
Jammu, May 17 (PTI) Police have booked a sarpanch and two others for “sensitive” posts on a social media platform in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said. On a post of Sarpanch Liyaqit Ali, the other two accused made “sensitive comments having the potential to disturb peaceful atmosphere”, they said. Taking note of the […]
Trump unveils merit-based immigration system
Washington, May 17 (PTI) US President Donald Trump Thursday rolled out a merit-based immigration system from which foreigners, including hundreds and thousands of Indian professionals and skilled workers, waiting to get Green Cards or permanent legal residency stand to benefit. The immigration reform proposals significantly increase the quota for skilled workers from existing nearly 12 per […]
Failure of the admin
The September 2014 deluge has left an indelible imprint on the minds and psyche among the people in the state. The floods were so devastating in nature that even after the passage of almost five years the people get goose bumps whenever there is a heavy downpour and the talk of floods fills the air. […]
Ramadan is a blessing for the mankind
The month of Ramadan is one of the most beloved and blessed months in the Islamic calendar
Faheem UL Islam Ramadan is the (month) in which the Quran was sent down, as a guide to mankind and a clear guidance and judgment (so that mankind will distinguish from right and wrong)” (Q 2:183) The month of Ramadan is one of the most beloved and blessed months in the Islamic calendar. The rewards […]
Women bring life to the world
Pregnancy is an exciting, but somewhat uncertain time in a woman's life
Dr Manoj Johar Any woman who is aspiring to be mother if interested and dedicated can make significant improvements to their physical appearance. Nutrition and Diet: We are what we eat. The importance of a healthy diet and portion control cannot be over-emphasized. Keeping a journal of your daily intake is a really good way […]
Committed to connecting the World
World Telecommunication and information society Day is being celebrated today
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit World Telecommunication and information society Day will be celebrated today. This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which has been celebrated annually since 1969. It is said that “Communication is the real work of leadership and any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to the magic.” […]
Considering to move international forums against acquittal of Samjhauta train blast suspects: Pak
Islamabad, May 16 (PTI) Pakistan on Thursday said it is considering to move international forums against the acquittal of the 2007 Samjhauta train blast case suspects that left 68 people, mostly Pakistanis, dead. The blast in Samjhauta Express took place near Panipat in Haryana on February 18, 2007, when the train was on its way to […]
JK Bank starts full-fledged treasury operations centre in Srinagar
Srinagar: “J&K Bank plays a very important role in the economic development of J&K state and the economic prosperity of the state is interwoven with the financial soundness of the J&K Bank. It is an instrument of financial management in the state and this bestows a great responsibility on the J&K Bank team.. I congratulate […]
Man arrested for allegedly killing step-father in Dwarka
New Delhi, May 16 (PTI) A 20-year-old man was arrested by the police after he allegedly killed his step-father following a quarrel with him in Dwarka, officials said Thursday. The accused – Yogender killed Devender as he suspected that his step-father had bad intensions towards his younger sister, police said. The incident took place on Wednesday […]
Kashmir University postpones PG entrance test scheduled on May 17
Srinagar: The Kashmir University (KU) has postponed the entrance test for admission to post graduate programmes, scheduled on May 17 (Friday). As per a notification issued by the directorate of admission and competitive examination, the entrance test slated for May 17 will now be held on May 23. “The time and venue will remain unchanged,” […]
