Employment is dignity, for how long will the govt ‘deny’ it to people: Rahul
New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) Attacking the Centre over the alleged rise in unemployment, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said employment is dignity and asked for how long will the government “deny” this to people. In his attack against the government on Twitter, Gandhi also tagged a media report which claimed that over one […]
Pak shells two sectors along LoC in Poonch
Jammu, Sept 17 (PTI) The Pakistan Army opened heavy fire and shelled mortars targeting forward areas along the LoC in two sectors of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. The Indian Army effectively retaliated, a defence spokesman said. “At about 0645 hours, the Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms […]
Three militants killed in Batamalo gunfight: IGP Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 17: Three militants were killed in an encounter in Batamaloo area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Thursday. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar told that, three militants were killed in the gunfight, however their identity couldn’t be ascertained yet. Earlier, a 45 year old Woman identified as Kounsar Riyaz of Batamalo […]
Woman, militant killed, CRPF officer injured during Batamaloo encounter
Srinagar, Sep: A 45 year old woman was among two killed and a CRPF officer injured in an ongoing encounter in Batamaloo area of Srinagar district. A senior police officer said that, a lady identified as Kounsar Riyaz of Batamalo recieved bullet wound during cross firing, she was immediately shifted to Police hospital, where doctors […]
Gunfight breaks out in Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 17: A gunfight broke out between militants and the security forces in Batamloo area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Thursday. Official sources said that a joint team of Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Batamloo during last night. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected […]
Dealing with the corrupt
The government last week ordered a high-level probe into irregularities committed in implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(PMAY) in Kashmir Valley. The Housing & Urban Development ordered an independent enquiry into irregularities committed in implementation of the scheme after an officer, who was tasked to probe the matter, recommended a full-fledged inquiry into the matter. […]
Journalism stands for ethics, dignity not for public disgracefulness
Dr. Sofi Rafiq and Mudasir Ali We are living in the age of information explosion and with the advent of science and technology the world has been revolutionized in every aspect. It offers many benefits to the mankind and has made life more comfortable and easier besides giving access to a large number of opportunities. […]
The fun loving school days
N J Ravi Chander The platinum jubilee celebrations of my alma mater, Seventh-Day Adventist High School, Bengaluru, unfolded memories. My siblings four and I enjoyed a long stint as students in this school, journeying through primary, middle and matriculation classes. My brother, N J Prasanna Kumar, a year younger to me, and I had the […]
Despots, cowards cannot be celebrated
A A Latief U Zaman Deva Despotic realms including their abhorrent great helmsmen as reminiscent of past are alluded to in politico-societal discourses in civilised countries for reiterating and furthering the pledges to their respective national heroes to strengthen democracy as a political creed but a singular departure is visible in urban Jammu centric characters/entities […]
Implementation of WB assisted project for strengthening of healthcare institutions gets a go ahead
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 16: In an important decision that further strengthens patient care in the health institutions of J&K especially in wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, gave its nod to implementation of the World Bank assisted project for strengthening of healthcare […]