The eye opener
The power sector in Jammu and Kashmir has been one of the major worries for all the governments during the past three decades now. The mounting losses in the sector have proved to be the biggest impediments for growth and development in various other sectors as the losses have meant that the spending on other […]
Godmen and Men of God
Desh Bir Every land and religion has its own share of saints, but India is, perhaps the favourite home of Rishis, Seers, Munis and Saints. So much so that it was known to the outside world until some years ago as the land of levitating men of God. The idea here is not to hold […]
The surge in unemployment
Fahid Fayaz Darangay Pre- Covid-19 India was experiencing one of the worst economic phases as per the unemployment rate prevailing during that period. A report which was termed by the Government of India only a draft report was revealed by National Sample Survey Office’s (NSSO) which had shown a spike in the unemployment rate of […]
Muzzling the dissent
Sheikh Mohsin “I disapprove of what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it”, said E.B Hall. Today’s era is the era of democracy, a system fraught with significant provisions be it Fundamental rights, universal adult franchise, citizenship, separation of powers, due process of law, independent judiciary or the […]
The unnerving shake
N J Ravi Chander We believe Bengaluru, lying in the heart of the Mysuru plateau, to be free from earthquakes and tremors. But did you know that the city has had its fair share of them? One of them occurred on 20th March 1984, at around 4 pm, leaving the residents rattled and shaken. Though […]
‘Shades and Shadows’: A book review
Arshid Hussain It is quite a rewarding exercise to continue reading novel “Shades and Shadows”, for every time one picks it up, it yields a rich harvest of new meaning. Every time we are forced to change our interpretation in the light of our latest reading and so on. Our vision continues to be enlarged. […]
1217 new covid-19 cases reported in JK
Srinagar, Sep 26: 30 travelers were among 1217 more novel coronavirus cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24-hours, taking the total count to 71049. Official said that among these cases, 720 were reported from Jammu Division and 497 from Kashmir Valley. Giving the district wise details, the officials said that Srinagar reported 180, […]
Govt resuming operation of Gulmarg Gondola Section-I from tomorrow
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 26: The government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to resume the commercial operation of Gulmarg Gondola Section-I (Gulmarg – Kongdoori) on weekends, starting from September 27, 2020- the World Tourism Day. As per the concerned authorities the operations will be carried out only twice a week viz Saturdays and Sundays by observing […]
Two officials suspended
Srinagar, Sep 26: Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday suspended Ashiq Hussian, Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies J&K and Mohammad Mujib-urRehman Ghassi, Special Secretary to the Government, Industries and Commerce Department pending inquiry against them. “Pending enquiry into his conduct, Ashiq Hussain, Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Societies, J&K, is hereby placed under suspension, with immediate effect in […]
Junaid Mattu no longer associated with us: PC
Srinagar, Sep 26: Peoples Conference led b y Sajjad Lone on Saturday disassociated itself from Junaid Matto, former Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). The announcement was made by Peoples Conference through its Twitter handle—(KNO)