Trump to propose merit-based immigration system
Washington, May 16 (PTI) In a major policy speech Thursday, US President Donald Trump is all set to announce a new proposal to overhaul the country’s immigration policy that would give preference to foreigners based on merit rather than the existing system that gives preference to family ties, a move that could end the agonising Green […]
Two killed in Rajouri mishap
Rajouri, May 16 : Two person were killed during wee hours of Thursday in an accident in Gurdan Manji Dhara village of Rajouri. Police sources said that a tractor bearing registration number JK11B 7674 was on way to Manji Dhara village from Rajouri town where it plunged into a deep gorge. “The driver identified as Sanjeev […]
Injured PDP activist succumbs
Srinagar, May 16 : A PDP activist who was injured in an attack on May 8 at Zainapora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district succumbed to injuries on Thursday morning at SKIMS Soura here. Director SKIMS Dr Omar Javed said that Irfan Ahmad son of Abdul Hamid Sheikh of Zainapora succumbed to injuries in SKIMS […]
Classwork in Srinagar higher secondary schools, colleges to remain suspended today
Srinagar: The authorities have ordered suspension of classwork in all higher secondary schools and colleges of Srinagar today on May 16. The decision to close the said educational institutions has been taken as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing situation, a district administration order issued in the morning said.
Encounter in Pulwama: Three militants, armyman killed, operation over
Srinagar, May 16: Three militants were killed in a fierce pre-dawn encounter which broke out at Dalipora area of South Kashmir in Pulwama on Thursday. A senior police officer confirmed the killing of three militants and their bodies has been recovered too, however the identity of the militants is yet to be ascertained. As per […]
Man shot dead in Bhaderwah, restrictions imposed by admin
Jammu, May 16 : A man was shot dead during midnight hours in Bhaderwah area forcing authorities to impose restrictions in the area to avoid law and order problem. An official while confirming the incident identified the deceased as Nayeem Shah who was shot at by gunmen at Nalthi Pul area of Bhaderwah. Locals told […]
Politically incorrect
The move by the University Grants Commission (UGC) warning students against taking admission in unapproved institutions in Pakistan administered Jammu and Kashmir (PAJK) reflects highest degree on immaturity on the part of the central government. The UGS has issued an order asking students from Jammu and Kashmir to stay away from institutions operating from Pakistan […]
Is constitution facilitating entry of criminals in legislature?
While we know that the share of MP’s and MLA’s with criminal backgrounds has been growing steadily, the puzzle that stares us in our face is why such candidates get rewarded and not rejected by the voters
Kanchan Basu When the reins of ‘Power’ passed on from British to our own countrymen in 1947, the Parliamentary Democracy was preferred as best way of delivery over Presidential form of Government. If we look into Presidential form of Government, we can say, it is necessarily associated with stability and continuity of policies whereas the […]
Peace begins with a smile
The concern of the humankind for peace can be assessed by taking into account the fact that all religions, all religious scriptures and several religious ceremonies are committed to the cause of peace
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit 16th May will be celebrated as the International Day of Living Together in Peace. It was officially recognised by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 2017. Living together in peace is all about accepting differences and having the ability to listen to, recognize, respect and appreciate others, as well […]
Army soldier injured in landmine blast explosion near Lo
Poonch, May: An army man was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Official sources said that the soldier namely Sepoy Shivling Appa of 12 Madras Regiment was on a routine patrol duty in forward area of Dehari Dabasi in […]
