Editorial: AIDS as a challenge
Srinagar: As the world observed the ‘World Aids Day’ we in Kashmir need to be more conscious and prepared about this dreaded disease. Dreaded in terms of the social stigma and the taboo this disease carries with itself. The disease may not be that serious a threat in Kashmir, but given the number in terms […]
SKIMS imposes media gag, disallows scribes to move within hospital premises
Srinagar: Over the time, Kashmir’s health sector is turning out to be hostile towards media. From restricting the movement of media in the healthcare facility premises, and denial of information, has been raising serious questions over the game of hide and seek being played by the health department. Government Medical College and Associated Hospitals was […]
LeT man held in Handwara, says Police
Handwara: Police on Friday claimed to have arrested one Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Lashkar-e-Toiba LeT, in north Kashmir’s Handwara. Police said that during a joint operation by 30 RR, Police and 92 BN CRPF one OGW of LeT was held. He has been identified as Aafaq Ahmed Bhat alias Abu Huraira son of Mohammad […]
Bali for joint fight against HIV-AIDS
Jammu: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat Friday called for a joint fight against the AIDS which is the biggest challenge before the world. He said numerous efforts are being made at the global level to save the people from the deadly virus of HIV, but still positive results are not coming to […]
Parents say ‘no’ to bus fee for December
Srinagar: Various private schools have earned criticism from parents for charging bus fee from students for the Month of December. “Private schools are charging transport fee from students upto class 8th, despite schools getting closed from tomorrow as per government order for winter vacations for all classes upto 8th,” said an aggrieved parent. Given […]
Parents say ‘no’ to bus fee for December
Srinagar: Various private schools have earned criticism from parents for charging bus fee from students for the Month of December. “Private schools are charging transport fee from students upto class 8th, despite schools getting closed from tomorrow as per government order for winter vacations for all classes upto 8th,” said an aggrieved parent. Given […]
Mehbooba following footsteps of her predecessors: Hurriyat (G)
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) Friday condemned the government for the continuous house detention of its chairman, Syed Ali Geelani and said he was today barred again by police from participating in the Friday congregational prayers. Hurriyat Conference as per the statement issued here said that Mehbooba Mufti has adopted the same policies against the Geelani […]
Muslims can prosper by following the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (SAW): Malik
Srinagar: Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik Friday said that ‘the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is our pride and by following the sacred footsteps of great prophet Muhammad (SAW) can only Muslims prosper and triumph.” A JKLF spokesman said that Malik visited the shrine of Batamaloo sahib and addressed a gathering […]
Road network in Chenab valley set for major overhaul by 2019, says Minister
Bhaderwah: Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar said the government is working under a comprehensive road upgradation plan to macadamize every road in Chenab valley by the end of 2019. The Minister said this while addressing a series of public meetings during his day-long visit to Bhaderwah. Stressing that the roads are pre-requisite for […]
Need to develop agro-based entrepreneurship to attract youth: Singh
Kathua: A day long awareness campaign on Centrally Sponsored Schemes for agriculture was organized by Directorate of Field Publicity, Ministry Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, here today at Government Degree collage for Boys Kathua. The campaign was aimed at spreading awareness among farmers of the area about various Centrally Sponsored Schemes viz. Pradhan Mantri […]