Congress levels serious allegations against PSC
This refers to the news “Congress censures PSC” (GK July 26). Congress is a coalition partner in the state government and has accused the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission of being a hub of corruption and nepotism. This is not an allegation leveled by an ordinary person but a senior Congress More

Protect heritage
This refers to the news “People have to play a bigger role to revive Jehlum, Dal Lake: Soz.” The President JKPCC Prof Saifuddin Soz is right that some work has been done for revival of Jhelum and Dal Lake, but still people have to play a bigger role in reviving its original glory. He has assured that More

Playing politics
This refers to the news that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has lashed out at human rights activists and local media for not reacting to the killing of a youth in Sopore town of Baramulla district. I wonder why the Chief Minister is angry over the issue when the incident was reported in the press and also More

PPP mode
On my return from Seoul (South Korea), I read many news stories on land acquisition and resentment among farmers. According to Land Act of India the basic use of land is agriculture. We may think of acquiring land as advocated by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for nationalization of agriculture to bring more land More

Unfortunate this
This refers to the news “GMC employee booked.” An employee of the Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar had to pay heavily for leading a rally against corruption. He was arrested and then suspended. This can happen only in Kashmir where everyone is being arrested. In different states of India and More

Empower them
Refer to the news “NC indulging in horse-trading of Panchayat representatives” (GK July 26). If these allegations are true, then it is highly shameful on part of the government, which claims to be functioning with transparency. The charges leveled by the Peoples' Democratic Party that the National Conference More

Punish them
This refers to the news “Soldier held for molestation bid.” The Army authorities in Jammu and Kashmir must take a serious note of such incidents which are brining disrepute to it and also disturbing the peaceful atmosphere in the Valley. Such acts are highly condemnable and intolerable. They can set More

Shocking this
Kulgam incident is very unfortunate and  shocking. Victim's statement which appeared on Youtube is said to be recorded in the presence of only policemen in the police station. We hope details come out without any delay. Tahir LoneQaziabad Handwara More

  • Kashmir

Healthy, educated JK my endeavor: Omar

AWAMI MULAQAT

Srinagar, July 27: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that during the first two years of his tenure the attention was paid to provide necessary paraphernalia to the hospitals, schools, colleges More



  • Srinagar City

Chinar ‘amputated’ at B&J Hospital

GK CITY REPORTER

Srinagar, July 27: A majestic green Chinar was chopped down in broad daylight at Bone and Joints Hospital in the City drawing flak from various quarters who have sought a probe into the “killing of heritage More




  • Jammu

E-governance in JK, a distant dream

Professionals Find Govt Jobs Lackluster

SUMIT HAKHOO

Jammu, July 27: The much hyped E-governance project to create paperless offices in Jammu and Kashmir is still a distant dream as the computer professionals in the state are not showing much interest in More



  • South Asia

Pakistan Foreign Office's 'Fab 4' all women team

AGENCIES

Islamabad: For the first time, Pakistan's foreign office has an all-women team at the helm, including its first female foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar who completes a powerful quartet. Filling More



  • National

Lokayukta indicts Karnataka CM in illegal mining

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Bangalore, July 27: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa's survival hung in suspense tonight after the state Lokayukta strongly indicted him over payment of about Rs 30 crore kickbacks by a mining More



  • World

UK recognises Libyan rebels

Expels Qaddafi envoys

London, July 27: Britain has officially recognized Libya’s main opposition group as the country’s legitimate government, and on Wednesday expelled all diplomats from Muammar Qaddafi’s regime.Foreign Secretary More



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