Debating Panchayati Democracy

RIGHT TO VOTE

The true democracy is a form of government in which all citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives, writes Dr Abdul Majid Siraj

The 16 phase polls on non political part basis converted itself to legislative parties vying for a place in political field and to use the Panches and Surpanches  elected to be sponsored candidates of their respective parties. There are manifest advantages in creating a microcosmic grassroots More
We'll miss you Papa!

TRIBUTE

My father showed as much strength and grace as he did with his family life and politics as he did when battling for his life, writes Tanvir Sadiq,

It was a chilly April afternoon that I arrived in Srinagar from abroad. As soon as I came out of the airport, I could feel the chill and had to wear my jacket. Suddenly my driver came from behind and as he greeted me the first thing he asked me to my surprise was if I wanted to go home or visit the More
Make marriages simple

SOCIETY

Islam does not permit any extravagance in marriages. Let's exercise austerity and win the pleasure of God and his prophet (be peace upon him), writes Zahid Ali (Advocate)

Simplicity is the essence of human life in Islam. It has been demonstrated by the most revered messenger of Allah Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and his faithful companions. The stand of the “Srinagar Senior Citizens Forum” regarding the celebration of marriage with simplicity in accordance with the traditions More
  • Kashmir

Govt approves mobility plan for Sgr, Jammu

JERATH POSTED DG IMPA

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 26:  The state cabinet Thursday approved preparation of Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) for the capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar by M/S RITES Ltd. The cabinet which met here under More


  • Srinagar City

Day 7: Biscoe boy still nowhere

Family, others hold special prayers at Jhelum banks to get his body

MANZOOR-UL-HASSAN

Srinagar, May 26: Amid breeze and drizzling along the Jhelum banks this evening, every eye was moist as the family of Muhammad Shakir Bhat, a Biscoe boy who drowned last Friday, prayed to Almighty Allah More



  • Jammu

Funds shortage casts shadow on power reforms

Meter Testing Lab Closed For Last 4 Years

SUMIT HAKHOO

Jammu, May 26: Shortage of funds has made the sophisticated lab for technical back-up of e-meters non-functional for last four years.Sources said that valuable equipments brought by the Power Development More


  • Briefs

Urs of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) observed

Srinagar: The Urs Mubarak of the most illustrious companion of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and first Khalifa of Islam Amir-ul-Momineen, Hazrat Abu Bakr-i-Siddiq (RA) was observed on Thursday with full reverence More


  • Business

Govt to rope pvt players in tech edu

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 26: Minister for Technical Education and Youth Services and Sports   R S Chib has said the government would encourage private players to set up institutions of technical education More


  • News

Top IFS officers declare assets

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, May 26: In a first for the elite foreign service, some 300 IFS officers, including Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao have declared their assets, a list of which was made public today.   More


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