Why Govt takes decisions without consulting stakeholders?
Kashmir has now turned unique in many respects. Today almost all issues in the Valley get solved only when law and order problem is created. It has now become a routine for the state administration that they issue orders which are later withdrawn after public outcry. In the inter-state recruitment rules More
Punish CEO
This refers to the news about the misbehavior of CEO of Islamabad district with a teacher of Vailu Zone (Greater Kashmir April 21). This is not the first time such shameful act has been committed by the official but it has become the order of the day. It is unfortunate that political influence is used More
Kashmir heritage
Recently World Heritage Day was observed in Kashmir. Unfortunately, Kashmir’s rich heritage is in a shambles and there is no agency which is bothered about it. The state government is allowing the heritage to rot. It has completely failed to protect the heritage sites in Kashmir. Conflict in the state More
Kashmir issue
Kashmir has become a favourite destination for political and non-political actors, especially after 2010 unrest. Today there are at least a dozen panels working on Kashmir resolution. This has made a mess of the entire issue. Whom should the people of Kashmir believe? Who has given these panels mandate More
Declining ratio
The Census 2011 data released last month has shown inexplicable female sex ratio fall from 941 to 859 (per 1000 males) in J&K. It is shocking. It seems that we have less respect for our daughters like Arab Pagans some 1439 years ago. Only difference is that they used to bury their girls after their More
Allowing Polythene
This refers to the news "Govt. plays prank, bans polythene, allows manufacture"(GK-22 April). It is very unfortunate that even after issuing orders for polythene ban, the sale and manufacture of the item continues on the ground. Banning the use of polythene on one side and allowing its manufacture on More
  • Kashmir

JAH discusses future course of action

‘Majlis Shura to elect new Prez’

WASIM KHALID

Srinagar, Apr 24: The Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith (JAH) held a Majlis Mushawarat (conference) at its headquarters here on Sunday to discuss the future course of action for filling the post of president in the More


  • Srinagar City

Misfortune didn’t come alone for Habba Kadal family

Fire consumed houses; burglars decamp with items , jewelry

SYED IMRAN ALI HAMDANI

Srinagar, Apr 24:  Misfortune didn’t come alone for Ghulam Muhammad Sofi when devastating fire struck Habba Kadal area of Shahr-e-Khaas past week. While his humble dwelling was gutted, his other precious More



  • Jammu

Fourth phase of Panchayat elections today

Jammu Apr 24: 12: Heavy security arrangements have been put in place for the fourth phase of Panchayat elections which would take place on Monday in eleven blocks of nine districts in the state. Officials More


  • Briefs

Train crushes man

Srinagar, Apr 24: A 35-year-old-man died after being hit by a train in city outskirts here on Sunday, witnesses said. They said Ashraf Baba son of Ghulam Ahmed Baba of Yayil Wanbal was hit by a train More


  • Business

'Food inflation to be 8.5 pc'

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Apr 24: Food inflation is expected to hover around 8.5 per cent in the remaining months of 2011, if the monsoon remains normal as predicted by the meteorological department, according to a report More


  • News

Attique’s son, Usman to contest from Muzaffarabad

PaK elections

TARIQ NAQASH

Muzaffarabad, Apr 24:  The Prime Minister of Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK)  Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan has formally launched his son, Usman Attique, as a candidate for the upcoming general More


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