Massive blaze damages two houseboats, residential hutment
Srinagar: At least two houseboats and a residential hutment were gutted in the world famous Dal Lake on Monday. The tentative loss figure figured out by the House Boat Owners Association (HBOA) is more than rupees one crore. Witnesses said that the fire broke out at Konakhan area of famous Dal Lake, in the afternoon […]
2G is here to stay
The administration has extended the 2G mobile data service and fixed line internet connectivity wherever provided across the union territory till February 24. This decision was taken on Saturday after ascertaining the situation on ground. The order by the administration also reiterated that internet service providers (ISPs) have been given directions to ensure access to […]
Academic standards in Kashmir are deteriorating
Kashmir has been going through a political turmoil for last three decades or so. And the field of education has suffered the most
Mushtaq Hurra Conflict zones of the world are vulnerable to political uncertainties, prolonged shutdowns, violent strikes, civilian casualties, curfews, sufferings, miseries, starvations and pains. Consequently economy, administration, healthcare, business, banking and other sectors of life are badly affected. And all these sectors have a scope to overcome the brunt and the losses they suffer due […]
Sufism in Kashmir
There are different meanings of the word Sufi. Some believe that the word Sufi has been derived from the word ‘Suf’ meaning `the wool’
Adnan Shafi Sufism is a mystical form of Islam, a school of practice that gives emphasis to the inward search for God and shuns materialism. It has produced some of the world’s most beloved literature, like the love poems of the 13th-century Iranian jurist Rumi. Sufism is a mystical form that Sufis practice and a […]
Migratory Bird census starts in Valley wetlands
SRINAGAR: Wetlands Division Kashmir of Wildlife Protection Department conducted the census of Migratory Birds besides other endemic birds living in the Valley wetlands. The participants from Kashmir University, SKUAST-K, World Wildlife Fund, Wildlife Conservation Fund, School for Rural Development and Environment, WUCMA, Kashmir Bird Watchers Club, Wildlife SOS, Volunteers and free Lancers are taking part […]
Student found dead in university hostel room
Hyderabad, Feb 17 (PTI) A 44-year-old PhD student was found dead in his hostel room at the Osmania University here on Monday, police said. The man, who was waiting for post doctoral fellowship, was found lying on the ground in the room by other students on Monday afternoon, they said. Police broke open the door […]
CEO issues notification for Phase-II of Panchayat by-polls
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 17: Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, (Election Authority under J&K Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996) Shailendra Kumar today issued notification for the conduct of phase-II of by-elections for Panchayat Polls-2020 in respect of vacant seats to elect Sarpanches and Panches. The notification has been issued for Shangus and Hiller blocks in District Anantnag, Aloosa block […]