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Winter schooling move draws flak

Educationists Surprised, Parents Wary

MUDDASIR ALI/WASIM KHALID

Srinagar, Nov 23: The state government’s move to continue with schooling during winters for “clearing of the academic concepts” of the students about their previous year’s syllabi for which they have already sat in the examinations has drawn flak from different quarters.Though the government asserts More

No EPICs for 46% electorate

RTI Application Debunk CEO, ECI Claims

FAHEEM ASLAM

Srinagar, Nov 23: In a glaring instance of official indifference, the Jammu and Kashmir government is yet to issue Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPICs) to about 50 percent voters in the state.The exercise, which began in 2006, is yet to see an end, exposing the mismanagement in the Chief Electoral More

Omar for a political administration

CM Addresses Civil Services Probationers

Mussoorie, Nov 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday stressed the need for an administration free of all political influences and partisan approach. He said apolitical bureaucracy is significantly important in steering the country to new pinnacles of social justice, rule of law and transparency More

PROTESTS IN ISLAMABAD

Scores Injured In Clashes, Youth Critical

KHALID GUL

Islamabad (Anantnag), Nov 23: Amid partial shutdown, several people were injured as violent clashes erupted between protesting youth and police on Tuesday in this South Kashmir town. The protests were triggered by arrests of youth in the town.Early in the morning youth in large numbers came out More

Medical bills plunge millions into poverty: WHO

‘In India People Suffer Catastrophic Healthcare Costs’

Berlin, Nov 23: More than 100 million people are plunged into poverty every year by illness or “catastrophic” medical bills, the World Health Organisation said Tuesday, launching a global drive for universal health care.“In my view, universal coverage is an admirable goal and a timely one. We More

AFSPA revocation imperative: NC

‘Army Chief’s Remarks Unnecessary’

Srinagar, Nov 23: The ruling National Conference Tuesday said the withdrawal of the special powers to the army was the need of hour.Interacting with a two-member team of Canadian envoys, currently on a visit to the Valley, senior NC leader, Dr Mustafa Kamal said since the militancy was on decline More

Job panel visiting JK tomorrow

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Nov 23: The committee set up by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to recommend measures for addressing unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled to visit the state on November 25.The committee headed by Chairman, PM's Economic Advisory Council, C Rangarajan, would hold detailed More



  • Opinion

Act Now

Kashmir has regained a semblance of normalcy. Here's an opening to address the problem

POINT OF VIEW BY RIYAZ AHMAD

After a summer of discontent, Kashmir has finally regained some semblance of normalcy. Markets have re-opened and most importantly public transport has resumed operation. The relaxing of the calendars More


  • Op-Ed

An insider’s narrative of loss

AUTHOR TO AUTHOR

INFLUENCED BY JAMES BALDWIN, BASHARAT PEER SAYS HE USES PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND STORIES TO TALK ABOUT LARGER POLITICAL ISSUES. HERE ARE SOME EXCERPTS FROM AN INTERVIEW WITH MUHAMMAD HANIF

Basharat Peer, author of the recently-published Curfewed Night, answers questions on Kashmir today and the influences and impulses that went into the making of the book, and what living as an exile and More



  • Letters

Why criticize when you don't have an alternative?

It is in response to Ajaz ul Haque`s Write Hand "We the sick" (GK.20 Nov.2010). It has become a routine for him  to criticize  the pro-movement leadership on the grounds that their way of politics More


  • Editorial

Good Beginning

The state cabinet approving the much awaited ‘return policy’ for the youth who in the wake of the situation as obtained in the state in early nineties had crossed  over to the other side of the LoC More


  • Kashmir

Not averse to talks: Geelani to Canadian diplomats

UMER MAQBOOL DAR

Srinagar, Nov 23: The Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Tuesday reiterated that India should accept Kashmir as a dispute.“We have never been averse to talks. But India has to More


  • Srinagar City

DEMOLITION TRIGGERS VIOLENT CLASHES ON FORESHORE ROAD

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Nov 23: A demolition drive on the Western Foreshore Road on the Dal lake banks triggered violent clashes and demonstrations on Monday.  The trouble erupted when the demolition squad of the More



  • Jammu

BJP calls for Jammu 3-hour bandh on Saturday

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Jammu, Nov 23: The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) has called for a 3-hour Jammu bandh on Saturday against Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir’s accession with India and also against More


  • News in Brief

Radio Kashmir goes off air!

Srinagar: Radio Kashmir was among other public sector broadcasters in India that went off air as employees of Prasar Bharati called two-day strike on Tuesday. The strike has been called by the National More


  • Business

‘Govt ruining Valley poultry sector’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Nov 23: The Valley poultry farmers today lambasted the government for what they said “its undue interference in fixing the price of the poultry.” The stakeholders under the banner of Kashmir More


  • News

Sa Ma Pa confers awards

New Delhi, Nov 23: The Sopori Academy of Music And Performing Arts has conferred prestigious awards to four personalities for their lifetime contribution to Indian music and culture in their respective More



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