Myth or machination

REJOINDER

The heritage belongs to both Kashmiri Muslims and Kashmiri Pandits. Both have to come forward to save it, Prof.M.A.Sofi responds

In his feedback (GK, dated Nov.11, 2010) to my write-up that had appeared in these columns on Oct. 29, 2010, Mr. P.L.Aima has raised a few issues which merit further clarification in the form of a rejoinder. Let me start by saying that when I count upon my best friends, most of them are found More
The Journey of Hearts

HAJJ

Hajj brings about a spiritual transformation in a human being, shapes his character in the real sense of the word, writes Muhammad Al-Shareef

DURING Hajj in Arafah, 10 years after the Hijrah, a man was thrown from his camel. The camel stomped him and the man’s neck was snapped. He was dead. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Bathe his body with water and sidr and bury him with both garments. Do not cover his head, nor touch More
Miss you Dad!

ANNIVERSARY

Sofi Hassina pays tribute to Sofi Ghulam Muhammad, editor Srinagar Times

A year has passed since you left us. I still remember your smiling face when suddenly at 00.30 AM on November 16th, 2009 while talking to me and Iffat you became quite and stared at us. During the day you had a telephonic conversation with Sofia (Saudi Arabia) about your recovering health and returning More
  • Kashmir

Omar holds public darbar at Kupwara

GK NEWS NETWORK

Kupwara, Nov 15: A day after holding a public darbar in Srinagar, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Monday met hundreds of people in this frontier district, an official spokesman said.    More


  • Srinagar City

Camel comes to City for Qurbani

Middle East meets Srinagar to harmonize tradition in Eid celebration

GK CITY CORRESPONDENT

WITH Eid-Ul-Azha round the corner, a practice common in the Middle East is making its impact in this Himalayan region as camels are out for sale in Srinagar for just one reason: Qurbani. Popular as More



  • Jammu

Center gives nod to Rs 2 cr project; JK govt to constitute PRTs

MAN-ANIMAL CONFLICT

SUMIT HAKHOO

Jammu, Nov 15: The Government of India has given nod to Rs 2 crore project of the state government to create Primary Reaction Teams (PRTs) to check the menace of man-animal conflict in Jammu and Kashmir More


  • Business

Markets go unruly, CAPD in slumber

SAMAAN LATEEF

Srinagar, Nov 15: The department of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution seems least bothered about black marketing, hoarding and profiteering being complained about by common consumers in the run More


  • News

HC seeks Delhi Govt’s response

ANTI-INDIA SPEECHES

New Delhi, Nov 15: The Delhi High Court today issued notice to the state government seeking its response as to why criminal case should not be registered against Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali More


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