Reservation in India like railway, those inside don’t want others to come in: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday compared reservation in the country with “a railway” or a train and said those who enter the compartment “don’t want others to come in”. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh made the remarks while hearing a plea opposing the other backward class (OBC) reservation […]
Silent Exit of the Postman
By: Narayan Kizhumundayur He once came humming through the lanes, the low whistle of his cycle bell as familiar as the sunlit mornings themselves. The postman, clad in khaki and modesty, carrying a canvas bag swollen with paper dreams, was not merely a government employee. He was a symbol of something deeper—an emissary of emotions, […]
Intermittent fasting: Is it the calories or carbs that count?
By: Adam Collins Intermittent fasting is not only a useful tool for weight loss, it’s also shown to have many benefits for metabolic health – independent of weight loss. Yet many people may find intermittent fasting to be a challenge, especially if following the 5:2 version of the diet where calories are severely restricted two […]
CS pushes for swift claim settlements, financial inclusion of all in J&K
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation status of various financial inclusion and social security schemes of the Government of India being executed through banks and financial institutions in J&K. Besides Principal Secretary, APD and Principal Secretary, Finance Departments, the meeting was attended by MD, J&K Bank; […]
Cheating the farmer
By: Dr. Satyawan Saurabh India is an agricultural country. We have been learning this sentence in schools since the first grade, but the question is, does the heart of India really beat with the farmers? Do governments, banking institutions, and economic policymakers respect this agricultural dominance? Recently, a video from Rajasthan revived this question, where […]
Lt Guv expresses shock over deaths in Poonch accident
SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a tragic accident in Poonch on Tuesday. In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “Pained by the loss of lives due to tragic road accident in Poonch. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with […]
Govt extends coverage under Public Distribution System
Minors, widows, destitute, divorcees to be included in family ration cards: Minister SRINAGAR: In a significant move aimed at strengthening food security across Jammu and Kashmir, the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, has enhanced inclusion measures under the Public Distribution System (PDS). The information was given by […]
KPDCL employee arrested while accepting Rs 4000 bribe in Budgam
Srinagar: The anti-corruption branch of CBI Srinagar nabbed an employee of Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) in Magam area of Beerwah, Budgam Tuesday while demanding and accepting bribe from a complainant. An official said that the employee, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar, was caught red-handed while accepting Rs 4000 bribe. He said the complainant […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Awantipora
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. During vehicular checking at Panzgam Railway Crossing, a police party of Police Post Reshipora intercepted a vehicle (Tata Sumo) bearing registration number JK13A-7136 with two persons on board. They have been identified as Parvaiz Ahmad […]
