BOSE results
This refers to Class 10 results declared by the J&K State Board of School Education recently. It is very strange that many students have been given 100 percent marks this year. Students at this age are not mature enough that they would not commit a single mistake. Such a marking may erode the sanctity MoreShocking death
This refers to the shocking death of my daughter Shazia on 6th of Nov 2011 about which much has been published in Greater Kashmir. I was shocked by her death to the extent that I could not even thank those who stood by me and my family in this hour of grief. My daughter was a simple, pious and compassionate MoreEnd suspicion
This refers to the news “Omar, Ramesh regret suspicion on JK youth.” The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is right in pitching for the safety of Kashmiris who work outside Jammu and Kashmir in private sector. Why should the Kashmiri youth be looked upon with a “suspicious eye” in outside states?More
Personal interest
This refers to the article 'Expedient politics' by Dr. Farooq Ahmad Peer. The author has done a commendable job by highlighting the importance of religion in politics. But unfortunately our so-called leaders have completely separated the two to pursue their personal interests. Had they been working on MoreBe serious
This refers to the news "Kashmiris want change in status-quo: Padgaonkar" (GK 27-12-2011). Interlocution depends on the seriousness of the Government of India towards the Kashmir problem. The non-serious approach may destabilize the Indo-Pak relationship and can breed violence again.Sharief-ud-Din MoreSocial milieu
This refers to the Geelani’s statement that Government is resorting to ‘social engineering’ to damage the social fabric in Jammu and Kashmir. The Hurriyat leader is right that the Government is now targeting social milieu. And there seems to be a deeper conspiracy behind it. Religious leaders and media MoreCoalition Government
This refers to the Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq that the coalition government is “incompetent and inefficient.” Mirwaiz is right that the government is not only incompetent and inefficient, but is also involved in large-scale bungling, irregularities and swindling of funds More- Kashmir
Ensure better transport system :Mir
Road Safety Week Inaugurated
Srinagar, Jan 1: The Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir today inaugurated 23rd Road Safety Week organized by Traffic Police City, here today. The theme for current year’s Road Safety Week More
- Srinagar City
Umar Colony seeks civic facility upgradation
SYED IMRAN ALI HAMDANI
Srinagar, Jan 1: Resentment is brewing among the residents of Umar Colony Lal Bazar, and adjacent areas against the authorities for what they said government failure to upgrade dilapidated roads More
- Jammu
BSF lodges protest with Pak rangers
Firing on IB
GK NEWS NETWORK
Jammu, Jan 1: Two days after firing across the border in Samba sector injured a soldier and killed a patrol horse, Border Security Force (BSF) lodged a strong protest with Pakistan Rangers over the ceasefire More
- South Asia
606 dead, over 1,000 hurt in 41 suicide attacks in Pakistan
Islamabad, Jan 1: At least 606 people were killed and over 1,000 injured in 41 attacks carried out by 51 suicide bombers in Pakistan in 2011, an official report said Sunday. The report issued by the More
- World
Pakistan joins UNSC as non-permanent member
PRESS TRUST OF INDIA
United Nations, Jan 1: Pakistan today joined India on the 15-nation United Nations Security Council as it begins its two-year term on the powerful UN body from January 1.Pakistan had won its seat as a More


