Shocking: Muslim identity ‘flattened’ in today’s India, say experts
New Delhi: Many organisations in the development sector that worked with Muslims did not want to acknowledge that they did so, and then there were some who did not want to work with them at all. Activist and author Farah Naqvi said she realised the somber truth during her research for her new book “Working […]
Para military forces witnessing outflow of personnel: Govt
New Delhi: The year 2017 saw significantly more voluntary retirement and resignations in paramilitary forces than ever before, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Border Security Force and Central Reserve Police Force, in particular, has seen the most outflow of personnel. While a total of 909 BSF personnel either voluntarily retired or resigned in […]
Education department doles out better perks for contractual staff
Srinagar: In a significant development, the education department has enhanced the remuneration of contractual lecturers engaged in higher secondary schools and degree colleges for one academic session. The development comes at a time when the aspirants were demanding enhancement in the remuneration paid to them by the department. Earlier the school education department used to […]
Governor meets Sharma, top officials
SRINAGAR: Governor N.N. Vohra, who visited Srinagar on Wednesday had extensive discussions with Dineshwar Sharma, Union Government’s Special Representative for Dialogue in J&K. The two discussed the security situation since the beginning of this year and the steps required for maintaining peace and normalcy. Later Vohra had a series of meetings with senior echelons in […]
‘Pak’s objections to Indian projects may be discussed at PIC meet
New Delhi: Pakistan’s objections over the designs of some of India’s hydropower projects along with other issues related to the Indus Waters Treaty are likely to be discussed during the two-day meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission here starting today, sources said. India’s Indus water commissioner P K Saxena, technical experts and a representative of […]
Now GPF details are a click away
JAMMU: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti Wednesday launched a web based application-Genprofit-which would enable them to access their G P Fund details through online mode, including SMS’s. This service will facilitate the employees easy access to information regarding GP Fund withdrawals, monthly contributions and yearly details. The Chief Minister, on the occasion, complimented the Finance Department […]
India, Pakistan trade fire along LoC
Srinagar: The armies of India and Pakistan traded fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on late Tuesday. “Pakistan army started shelling and firing at Indian positions in Khari Karmara area of the LoC in Poonch district, a Defence official said adding that the fire was retaliated effectively and strongly. Pertinently, five […]
Streamlining the traffic: Even a former cop was not spared
Srinagar: Streamlining the traffic in the capital city seems to be the priority for the police who are ensuring that those violating the law have to pay for it too. On Wednesday a former cop, Afzal Mukhdoomi who has served as PA to almost all the DG’s the state has had, was questioned by a […]
Editorial: Not learning its lessons
Srinagar: The memory of the September 2014 deluge is still fresh in the minds of the people living across the length and breadth of Kashmir Valley. The cascade was so powerful that almost all of the historic Srinagar city faced the wrath of the raging Jhelum river. Almost four years have now passed and the […]
SSC exam: Four arrested for involvement in cheating racket
New Delhi: Four men were arrested for their alleged involvement in an organised racket of cheating in online examinations being conducted by the Staff Selection Commission, police said today. In a joint operation conducted by Uttar Pradesh Police’s Special Task Force and Special Staff, North District, Paramjeet Singh (24), Ajay Kumar (30), Sonu Kumar (31) […]
