Pakistan burns

Where and when will this disaster end?

WORDS WITHIN BY FIRDOUS SYED

Attack on Pakistan Army General Headquarters’ (GHQ) has outraged all and sundry in Pakistan. An editorial in ‘The News,’ Islamabad aptly explains, the state of affairs— “this is a huge embarrassment that More

• Patient-care first

Kashmir desperately needs a new economic narrative

It’s time to think and see beyond government jobs

OVERSEAS BY FAZAL FARAZ MALIK

Kashmir needs fresh ideas to reinvigorate its traditional businesses and, more importantly, to engage with the knowledge –driven economy of 21st century. Kashmir needs a new mindset which is defined by More

• The World of Naked Truth
• A Progressive Agenda needed - II

Saffronizing school games is outrageous

It was surprising to see the celebration of the 55th National School Games held at Bakhshi Stadium. The event was marked by setting free saffron coloured balloons depicting the images of BJP supremo L More

• Kashmiris discriminated
• Good step
• Why ban?
• Raise voice
• Beyond talk

Explosive Situation

Pakistan is in the grip of terror. It is an explosive situation fraught with dangers that can spillover beyond its confines and borders.  The spate in attacks during the past ten days has belied the More

Govt defends FIR against Army

Says AFSPA not applicable to Ladakh

NASEER A GANAI

Srinagar, Oct 16: In a significant development, the state government Thursday defended in High Court its decision to file FIR against army in Ladakh, saying Armed Forces Special Powers Act was not applicable More

• Probe ordered in Varmul sugar scam
• JK govt bans ad hoc, consolidated appointments
• Drive against ‘bhung’ cultivation ‘eyewash’
• China looking at possible meeting between Wen, Singh
• Frequent power cuts irk Varmul people

Supply to remain affected from 9 AM to 12:30 PM

Water crisis

GK CITY CORRESPONDENT

Srinagar, Oct 16:  The water reservoirs feeding the City’s water treatment plants are running short of the lot due to ongoing dry spell with authorities Friday announcing that supply to many a area More

• City gets model village
• LAWDA, R&B ‘duel’ leaves Naseem Bagh drain incomplete
• Airport to have aerobridges from Oct 28
• KU to host conference on criminology

Omar inaugurates Jammu Hajj House

GK NEWS NETWORK

JAMMU, OCT 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday inaugurated the A-block of Hajj House Complex at Rail Head Jammu, constructed at a cost of Rs. 2.36 crores by Auqaf Islamia. He also laid the foundation More

• Court adjourns hearing on cops’ bail plea
• Shah engaged as CGSC in subordinate courts

Govt defends FIR against Army

Says AFSPA not applicable to Ladakh

NASEER A GANAI

Srinagar, Oct 16: In a significant development, the state government Thursday defended in High Court its decision to file FIR against army in Ladakh, saying Armed Forces Special Powers Act was not applicable More

• Probe ordered in Varmul sugar scam
• JK govt bans ad hoc, consolidated appointments
• Drive against ‘bhung’ cultivation ‘eyewash’
• China looking at possible meeting between Wen, Singh
• Frequent power cuts irk Varmul people

Omar for eco-friendly tourist infrastructure

GK NEWS NETWORK

Sonamarg, Oct 16: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Friday said that tourism is an essential sector for generating economic activities in the state and creating job avenues for thousands of young people directly More

• IICT develops modern carpet loom 'Novwaan'
• Better roads buttress economy: Omar
• Rs 3 cr goods exchanged across LoC
• Free KAS study material distributed
• PDC selection procedure draws flak