Why AFSPA not imposed in Maoist-hit states: Omar

‘No One Demands Imposition Of Law In Naxal-Hit Areas When They Are So Keen To See It Continue In JK’

Srinagar, Apr 22: Drawing a parallel with insurgency in Maoist-infested areas, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said Jammu and Kashmir should be given a choice on revoking the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from some areas.  “If Maoist-infested states can choose not to use the army More

'Kashmiris, Maoists have common cause'

GK NEWS NETWORK

Hyderbad, Apr 22: Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Sunday said that Maoists and Kashmiris have a common cause.“Both of us want to end this imperialistic era. New Delhi is denying us our rights due to its military might. Despite our ideological differences we are with More

JK Govt clueless about proposed amendments

‘No Review Of The Act in Sight’

SHABIR IBN YUSUF

Srinagar, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir government is clueless about the three proposed amendments in the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) referred to by the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram during a recent visit to Jammu. Despite the fact that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah More

CBSE book in map controversy

Depicts Pakistan administered Kashmir As ‘Azad Kashmir’

SHABIR IBN YUSUF

Srinagar, Apr 22: A map in a text book of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), taught in the Sainik Schools run by Army in Kashmir and other parts of country depicts Pakistan administered Kashmir (PAK) as “Azad Kashmir”.  The map in the book also vindicates the Pakistani stand on More

15 years on fur traders wait for rehabilitation

Trade Was Banned In 1997 Rendering 225 Furriers Jobless

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, Apr 22: Once considered a treasured craft in Kashmir, fur trade is dying a silent death and the artisans and traders dealing with it are running from pillar to post seeking rehabilitation.  Fur trade was banned in the state in 1997 leaving 225 furriers jobless. After waiting for More

Modify recruitment process: House Panel to Govt

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, Apr 22: Terming contractual and temporary engagements as “exploitation” of qualified candidates, the panel of Legislative Assembly on subordinate legislation has recommended overhauling of selection pattern for non-gazetted cadre posts and upgradation of departmental recruitment rules in More

NC a hurdle in Panchayat empowerment: Soz

Cong Asks Sarpanchs, Panchs To Launch Struggle

GK NEWS NETWORK

Rajouri, Apr 22: Continuing his tirade against its alliance partner, Pradesh Congress Committee on Sunday termed the National Conference (NC) as “the only hurdle in the empowerment of Panchayats” in the state. “The process for empowerment of the people through Panchayati Raj system has been More

He behaves like leader of opposition: Kamaal

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, Apr 22: Accusing the State Congress president Prof Saifuddin Soz of trying to destabilize the coalition government led by Omar Abdullah, the firebrand National Conference leader Dr Mustafa Kamaal Sunday said that he (Soz) is behaving like the leader of opposition and his “veiled threats More

Now smart insulin pump for diabetic kids

New Therapy To Help Children Get Relief From Daily Pain Of Injectables

PRIYANKA SHARMA

New Delhi, Apr 22: As many as a million children suffer from Type I diabetes in India and painful for them are those insulin jabs. But smart insulin pumps are now changing things for these kids. "Type 1 diabetes (commonly known as juvenile diabetes) is the most common form of diabetes among More

KPs have important role to play: Mufti Sayeed

Dr Kaul Seeks Community’s Support For PDP

Jammu, Apr 22: Asserting that attaining power was not his objective, former Chief Minister and PDP patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed Sunday said the Kashmiri Pandits have an important role in the “ongoing transformation process in the state”. Reiterating the resolve of his party to facilitate More

NAAC Peer team to visit Women’s College

Srinagar, Apr 22: NAAC Peer team is visiting the Government College for Women, M A Road from April 23 to 25 for the assessment and re-accreditation, media secretary Prof Masood Malik said in a statement More

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Drama at Team Anna meet; Muslim member storms out

Noida (UP), Apr 22: High drama was witnessed at the Team Anna Core Committee meeting here today with the group expelling one of its members Mufti Shameem Kazmi for allegedly recording its proceedings even More

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