Ugly city
This refers to the ever-increasing traffic mess on the streets of Srinagar. Life has become a hell for people because of traffic jams. People don’t have space to walk on. Footpaths have been occupied by thousands of vendors while shopkeepers have encroached upon roads. The traffic mess happens to be MoreDuping Hajis
This refers to the news “Pvt tour operators dupe Hajj aspirants”. It is unfortunate that such a thing is happening in Kashmir. Normally one does not expect tour operators to cheat Hajj aspirants. But everything seems to be fair in Kashmir. The Government must take the issue seriously and address it immediately MoreCommunal harmony
This refers to National Integration Day observed in India on October 31, the day when former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi was assassinated in 1984. The concept of secularism is not alien to Indian societies, but it has been misinterpreted and misused by the enemies of national development. Discrimination MoreWelcome step
This refers to the news titled "High court disapproves weightage to academic performance in recruitments.” It is a welcome step. A uniform screening test for all the aspirants is a best mechanism for making different recruitments. The High Court has rightly pointed out that the screening test is the More- Kashmir
Kupwara villagers seek bridge construction over Balhama Nallah
SHAHID RAFIQ
Kupwara, Oct 31: The inhabitants of Kanibhack, Khan Basti and Mughal Patti here are up in arms against the government for its failure to construct a bridge over Balhama Nallah. The residents More
- Srinagar City
To avoid traffic mess ahead of Eid, people prefer early shopping
GK CITY REPORTER
Srinagar, Oct 31: In a bid to avoid traffic mess close to Eid-ul-Azha, people seem to be preparing well ahead of time by thronging the City centre markets for the festive shopping. Even though the More
- Jammu
HC stays execution of arrest warrants against accused
Soldier Accused Of Planting IED
Jammu, Oct 31: Amid controversy over Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Jammu and Kashmir High Court Monday stayed the execution of warrants against a solider, booked by the police for allegedly More
- South Asia
Suicide bombers hit US, UN offices in Kandahar
Kandahar, Oct 31: Suicide attackers today blew up a truck bomb and raided UN and US charity offices in Kandahar city, killing five Afghans in the latest major attack on American interests in Afghanistan More
- World
Palestine becomes member of UNESCO
Paris, Oct 31: Palestine became a full member of the UN cultural and educational agency today, in a highly divisive move that the United States and other opponents say could harm renewed Mideast peace More


