Man shot dead in Bhaderwah, restrictions imposed by admin
Jammu, May 16 : A man was shot dead during midnight hours in Bhaderwah area forcing authorities to impose restrictions in the area to avoid law and order problem. An official while confirming the incident identified the deceased as Nayeem Shah who was shot at by gunmen at Nalthi Pul area of Bhaderwah. Locals told […]
Politically incorrect
The move by the University Grants Commission (UGC) warning students against taking admission in unapproved institutions in Pakistan administered Jammu and Kashmir (PAJK) reflects highest degree on immaturity on the part of the central government. The UGS has issued an order asking students from Jammu and Kashmir to stay away from institutions operating from Pakistan […]
Is constitution facilitating entry of criminals in legislature?
While we know that the share of MP’s and MLA’s with criminal backgrounds has been growing steadily, the puzzle that stares us in our face is why such candidates get rewarded and not rejected by the voters
Kanchan Basu When the reins of ‘Power’ passed on from British to our own countrymen in 1947, the Parliamentary Democracy was preferred as best way of delivery over Presidential form of Government. If we look into Presidential form of Government, we can say, it is necessarily associated with stability and continuity of policies whereas the […]
Peace begins with a smile
The concern of the humankind for peace can be assessed by taking into account the fact that all religions, all religious scriptures and several religious ceremonies are committed to the cause of peace
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit 16th May will be celebrated as the International Day of Living Together in Peace. It was officially recognised by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 2017. Living together in peace is all about accepting differences and having the ability to listen to, recognize, respect and appreciate others, as well […]
Army soldier injured in landmine blast explosion near Lo
Poonch, May: An army man was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Official sources said that the soldier namely Sepoy Shivling Appa of 12 Madras Regiment was on a routine patrol duty in forward area of Dehari Dabasi in […]
Weatherman forecasts wet spell in next 24-36-hours
Srinagar, May 15: While as day temperature remained slightly lower than the normal in Kashmir Valley, the weatherman on Wednesday said the moisture-laden wind is moving towards J&K from north Pakistan as a result of which wet weather is expected for the next 24-36 hours. “Expect a short spell of moderate thundershower in Kashmir and […]
Shut since Kumbh, Kanpur tannery owners await orders to reopen
Kanpur, May 15 (PTI) Qazi Nayyer Jamal rides his motorcycle to Jajmau, an industrial suburb of Kanpur along the Ganges, from his home in the city area, passing through several old tanneries, to reach the leather factory his father started about 50 years ago. It’s closed for three months, still he goes there often. Jamal’s Makhdoom […]
Modi-Shah duo responsible for promoting ‘mobocracy’, damaging cultural identity of states: Cong
New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) The Congress Wednesday condemned the violence during Amit Shah’s roadshow in Kolkata while accusing the Narendra Modi-Shah duo of promoting “mobocracy” in the country and damaging the cultural identity of the states. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi also condemned the desecration of the statue of national icon and social reformer Ishwar […]
Bandipora rape case: J-K High Court asks IGP to fie status report by Friday
Srinagar, May 15 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir High Court Wednesday took suo moto cognizance of the Bandipora rape case of a three-year-old girl and directed Inspector General of Police (Kashmir zone) to file a status report by Friday. A division bench of Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Tashi Rabstan, taking notice of reports about […]
Bill introduced to ban Chinese military scientists from American labs
Washington, May 15 (PTI) A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced identical resolutions in both the US House of Representatives and the Senate that would require the US government to develop a list of scientific and engineering institutions affiliated with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The bill seeks to prohibit individuals employed or sponsored by […]