Hizb man involved in killing of RSS activist arrested by NIA
Jammu, May 20 (PTI) A Hizbul Mujahideen militant allegedly involved in the killing of an RSS functionary and his PSO was arrested by the NIA in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, officials said on Wednesday. He was apprehended by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) from the Hanjala area of the district Tuesday night, they said. […]
Pak Army shells 3 sectors along LoC in Poonch
Jammu, May 20 (PTI) The Pakistan Army on Wednesday opened fire and heavily shelled forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in two sectors of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, drawing retaliation from the Indian Army, a defence spokesperson said. This is fifth consecutive day of firing and shelling by Pakistani troops along the […]
15 year old girl ends life in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 20: In a shocking incident a 15 year old girl hung herself to death in Bemina area of Srinagar city this morning. Hospital sources said that a minor girl was brought in SMHS Hospital Srinagar where doctors declared her brought dead. The girl was found hanging in her room when her parents saw […]
Foreign investors pull out USD 26 billion from Asian economies; USD 16 billion from India
Washington, May 20 (PTI) Amidst the global economic recession due to the coronavirus pandemic, foreign investors have pulled out an estimated USD 26 billion from developing Asian economies and over USD 16 billion out of India, according to a Congressional report. Foreign investors have pulled an estimated USD 26 billion out of developing Asian economies […]
Death toll due to COVID-19 rises to 3,303; cases climb to 1,06,750
New Delhi, May 20 (PTI) The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 3,303 and the number of cases climbed to 1,06,750 in the country on Wednesday, registering an increase of 140 deaths and a record spike of 5,611 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry. The number of active […]
40-year-old woman dies of Covid-19 infection at SKIMS, JK toll mounts to 18
Srinagar, May 20: A 40-year-old woman, a Covid-19 patient, from Bijbhera Anantnag died at SKIMS Soura late last night, making her the 18th victim of the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. Nodal officer for coronavirus control at SKIMS, Dr G H Yatoo said that the woman was admitted from last […]
True journalism: A triumph of art over artifice
Independent Journalism, whether through photography or any other form, is one such enterprise that involves utmost degree of honesty and patience
Javeed Ahmad Raina I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, Journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon. Tom Stoppard Journalism, as a professional art is very challenging but a pious mission. It is associated with writing, editing and reporting to the print or electronic media. The purpose of fair Journalism […]
Politics witnessing erosion in India
Masses in India are not educated enough and can be easily influenced by money or muscle power
Syed Mustafa Ahmad Criminalisation of politics can be defined as the erosion of the good political people or people with selfish gains have entered the political arena. These days’ people with criminal background find it easy to become members of the Parliament or legislative assembly. This gives rise to a kind of situation where there […]
Voice call services likely to be restored in Sgr
Srinagar, May 19: The mobile phone services in Srinagar areas would likely be restored on Tuesday evening, a top official said. The official confirmed that the mobile phone services in Srinagar areas will be restored on late Tuesday evening. Mobile phone as well as internet services were suspended in many Srinagar areas especially downtown areas […]
3 pregnant women among 28 test positive for Covid-19 in JK
Srinagar, May 19: Three pregnant women and two minors were among 28 persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, taking the over tally of the Covid-19 patients in the J&K to over 1300 mark. Among the fresh cases, 22 are from Kashmir and six from Jammu, officials said. Sources at Government Medical […]