The ‘holy book’, ‘holy war’ and ‘pious people’

VIEWPOINT

An Army General’s definition of the AFSPA followed by his Chief’s taking on politicians has changed the entire perspective on the restoration of law and order in Kashmir, comments Prof. Muhammad Aslam

The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), one of the most draconian laws that has become a bone of contention between human rights activists and the Government of India has got new dimension with an army General’s calling it the armed forces’ holy book. There are people who want the government More
Wish you a healthy Hajj

HAJJ 2010

Prof. M. S. Khuroo has some valid tips for those aspiring for Hajj

‘..And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka’bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses and whoever disbelieves [i.e., denies Hajj, then he is a disbeliever of Allah],..Al-Qur’an Surah Al-E-Imran 3:97”.We wish Muslim Umma a safe Hajj 2010. < More
As Kashmir suffers

TRAGEDY

There are people shifting blame to others when they themselves are responsible, writes Altaf Khan

At a time when Kashmir protests against the oppression, India terms the widespread protests in Kashmir an agitation backed by the anti-national elements. This statement comes just after the state government calls the protests an instigation of serious nature. Knowing India’s Kashmir policy one can More
  • Kashmir

Cash ferried to ATMs in ambulances

IN ADVERSITY, JK BANK SHOWS THE WAY

ARIF SHAFI WANI

Srinagar, July 5: In trouble-torn Kashmir, ambulances during the past two decades have been extensively used to ferry mainly the injured to the hospitals.  However, due to violent demonstrations and More


  • Srinagar City

SRINAGARITES JOIN HANDS TO HELP BRETHREN

Pool money, essentials at Mohalla levels for those in need

GK CITY CORRESPONDENT

Srinagar, July 5: In the wake of prevalent situation frequented by police restrictions and Hartals, the people have started lending a helping hand to each other in these “testing times”. Apart from More



  • Jammu

Life paralysed in Jammu

BHARAT BANDH

SYED AMJAD SHAH

Jammu, July 5: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Left sponsored Bharat Bandh - to protest hike in fuel prices – Monday evoked near total response in Jammu and its suburbs.  Although government More


  • South Asia

Take Kashmiris on both sides of LoC on board: Zaffar-ul-Haq

NISAR AHMED THOKAR

Islamabad, July 5: The chairman of Pakistan Muslim League (N) senator Raja Zaffar-ul-Haq has said that before holding dialogue with India, the government of Pakistan should take on board the Kashmiri leadership More


  • Business

Kulgam gets Rs 66 cr annual plan

District spends 97 pc funds previous fiscal

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 5: Addressing the District Development Board meeting of Kulgam held at SKICC today, the Minister for Forest and Environment, Mian Altaf Ahmad who is also Chairman of DDB Kulgam, appreciated More


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