EC rolls out SIR phase 3 in 16 states, 3 UTs with staggered schedule
SIR in HP, JK and Ladakh will be announced later keeping in view weather conditions New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday rolled out phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 16 states and three Union Territories involving 36.73 crore voters in a staggered manner beginning May 30. The […]
Kashmir Orchardists Knock on CM Omar’s Door After Hailstorm Havoc
Growers seek emergency compensation, crop insurance and revival of MIS as storms flatten apple belts Srinagar: In the wake of widespread devastation caused by successive hailstorms across Kashmir, fruit growers have approached Omar Abdullah seeking an immediate relief package for thousands of affected orchardists whose crops and livelihoods have suffered severe damage. In a […]
Vande Bharat Brings Kashmir Closer, Faster — And Full of Hope
Over 50,000 passengers travelled since May 4 as tourists, traders and families embrace J&K’s rail revolution Srinagar: From easing long and exhausting road journeys to triggering a fresh tourism rush into the Valley, the newly introduced Vande Bharat Express is rapidly emerging as a game changer for Jammu and Kashmir, with officials saying more […]
‘Will Hunt And Hound You’: DGP Warns ISI-Backed Gangster, Narco-Terror Networks
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti for “pumping narcotics” into India, saying he, along with his associates, will be hunted and hounded, and his evil infrastructure will be decimated. “A warning to Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti who is ISI’s acolyte and partner in […]
BRICS conclave: India flags serious concerns over West Asia crisis, unilateral sanctions
New Delhi: India on Thursday flagged grave concerns over the West Asia crisis and its impact on energy supplies and maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz and urged BRICS nations to develop “practical ways” to navigate “unprecedented” geopolitical and economic uncertainty as well as “unilateral coercive” sanctions. In his address at the opening day […]
A welcome move
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has banned the export of sugar till September 30 this year with immediate effect, a move which would help enhance domestic availability and contain prices. Though the move will have its setbacks, the policy decision favours the common man as the essential commodity will be easily available and […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Gold’s Fiscal versus Cultural Tug The recent hike in gold import duties forces a confrontation between India’s fiscal necessity and its deep-seated cultural psyche. While curbing non-essential imports is vital to stabilizing the rupee and narrowing the current account deficit, gold remains a sanctuary of security rather than a mere commodity. Taxation alone […]
When Advice Becomes Noise
Narayanan Kizhumundayur There was a time when advice was a rare and cherished commodity. It came from a grandmother’s quiet wisdom, a teacher’s measured words, or a friend’s heartfelt concern. Advice was not abundant, but it was often meaningful—rooted in lived experience, shaped by context, and delivered with care. Today, however, we inhabit a world […]
The Changed Parenting
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh Mother is not just a word, but the deepest feeling in life. A child’s first identity, first touch, first trust, and first education in the world begin with their mother. The civilization and sensitivity of any society can be gauged by the respect and importance it gives to motherhood. While modern educational […]