Police in JK issues advisory ahead of R-Day
Jammu: In view of threat of a militant attack during the forthcoming Republic Day, Jammu and Kashmir Police Thursday issued advisory to officers, asking them to remain vigil round-the-clock as several new check-points have been set up for frisking of people here. The present security situation in the state and impending threats from anti-national elements, some […]
Zojila tunnel project delayed again, NHIDCL terminates IL&FS’ contract
New Delhi: State-owned NHIDCL has terminated the contract awarded to troubled IL&FS group for building the strategic Zojila tunnel to provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil and Leh. IL&FS Transportation in a filing said the contract was terminated on January 15. The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) is likely to invite fresh […]
Marriage in itself is a complete institution
By Faizan Bashir There are certain requirements without which we cannot live-be it air, food, sleep. And, in the same way copulation constitutes a part of our life. It may sound obnoxious word to some, but it’s a truth—a universal truth. Every one of us has that type of urge, and it can’t be denied. […]
Malafide intentions
The police finally filed its charge sheet in the much hyped and talked about JNU sedition case. The accused, including seven Kashmiri students were named in the 1,200-page charge sheet for allegedly shouting anti-India slogans during an event on the university’s campus on February 9, 2016, to commemorate the hanging of Parliament-attack convict Afzal Guru. […]
Diabetes is a major risk factor for kidney disease
By Dr. Pankaj Aneja Every year the number of diabetics increase at an alarming rate worldwide. The growing figures are not just shocking but it’s also posing the greatest challenge to the healthcare industry. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), there are some 387 million diabetics worldwide and this number is expected to shoot […]
Is loan waiver a permanent solution?
By Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Indian agriculture is in dire need of mechanization and modernization to make it a self-sustaining commercial activity. It has become more of a compulsion for the farmers instead of a promising career opportunity. Dry lands are the worst-hit by the agrarian crisis and deserve special treatment. It is common knowledge that […]
Saudi man held at Delhi airport with live bullet
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) A Saudi Arabian national has been apprehended at the Delhi airport for allegedly carrying a live bullet in his bag, an official said Thursday. A S Wunaymir T was going through the security checks at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday evening when a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan […]
PIA bans entertainment on flights to Saudi Arabia
By M Zulqernain Lahore: The Pakistan International Airlines has banned in-flight entertainment for pilgrims travelling to Jeddah and Madina and will only play Quranic verses and naats for them, an official of the national carrier said Thursday. The decision was taken “in light of the peoples’ sentiments,” PIA spokesman Mashhood Tajawar told PTI. Cash-strapped PIA has […]
Science City to come in Kashmir soon
Div Com directs land identification
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed Deputy Commissioners to identify 100 kanal State lands at suitable places in their respective districts for the establishment of first Science city in Kashmir. The DCs were also directed to furnish the details like road and rail connectivity, water, electricity, health and other major facilities adjacent […]
Biggest data breach in recent years reported
San Francisco: In what could be the biggest data breach in recent years, a whopping 773 million unique email IDs and 21 million unique passwords have been leaked, a researcher said on Thursday. The leaked files, however, do not include information such as credit card details. According to web security researcher Troy Hunt, this data […]
