Obama trumps Bush, reverts to pre-2004 US policy

…settlement on 1967 borders-the question remains-Is the reversion historical or rhetorical?

Middle East By Dr.Javid Iqbal

Obama has spoken, trumped Bush in reverting to pre-2004 US policy of Middle East settlement based on 1967 borders with mutually agreed swaps. The question however remains-is the reversion, historical or rhetorical?  The turn of events has left Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu angry, his public More
The dance of grassroots democracy

PANCHAYAT ELECTIONS

George Mathew writes on the polls held on non-party basis in Kashmir

The 33 km. drive from Srinagar to Nagam block, Badgam district in the summer goes through beautiful landscapes.  The apple groves welcome you, but the village roads are pathetic with no maintenance in sight.  My mission was to meet the villagers of Karkpura ward, Shakarpura Halqa Panchayat More
Finfish Diversity

ISSUE

Tanveer Ahmad Qureshi writes on the effects of Uri Hydroelectric Projects on the Finfish Diversity of River Jhelum

River Jhelum is the life line of Kashmir, and is the only source of water which passes throughout the valley from South to North. This water body is used for irrigation, domestic purpose and for the generation of hydroelectricity. About 25% of the total population of valley is dependent on this ultimate More
  • Kashmir

Schemes launched for JK development: Omar

Deputations, Individuals Meet CM At ‘Awami Mulakat’

Srinagar, May 25: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today said the Government had already launched numerous development schemes across the State with focused attention on the equitable and holistic development More


  • Srinagar City

Shahr-e-Khaas traders protest bad roads

Police pacifies protesters, facilitates meeting with R&B Babus

SYED IMRAN ALI HAMDANI

Srinagar, May 25: The traders of Shahr-e-Khaas on Wednesday staged protest demonstrations against the bad road conditions in the old City. The traders from Nawakadal, Gratbal, Kawadara, Rajouri Kadal More



  • Jammu

'Sustain credibility by ensuring impartial reporting'

OMAR ASKS MEDIA FRATERNITY

Jammu, May 25: Asking media to play a constructive and balanced role in the society, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today said that the media should exercise its freedom of expression with greater sense More


  • Briefs

FPF holds team building workshops

Srinagar: Forest Protection Force is organizing 14 one day team building workshop at Ganderbal, Budgam, Srinagar, Kupwara, Pulwama, Islamabad (Anantnag), Batote, Doda, Udhampur, Rajouri, Jammu and Kathua More


  • Business

‘JK Bank state’s 2nd largest employer’

No. 1 in provision coverage ratio: Mushtaq

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 25: Chairman, J&K Bank, Mushtaq Ahmad today said that JK Bank was second largest employer in the state. “By March end, 2012 we will increase our braches from 548 to 600.” Speaking More


  • News

‘Peace will elude subcontinent till K-issue resolved’

2-DAY KASHMIR CONFERENCE ENDS

NISAR A THOKAR

Muzaffarabad, May 25: The 2-day International Kashmir Conference, hosted by the University of PaK, concluded here last night with all delegates unanimously agreeing upon that peace would continue to elude More


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