Pahalgam beckons
This refers to the beauty Pahalgam is known for. Snow-capped mountains,lush green surroundings and the ambience which one can’t imagine anywhere – the place needs our care. Let’s guard it from all perils.N A NajarSirhama Islamabad MoreAlarming deaths
The death of nine infants in GB Pant hospital in 24 hours is really an alarming sign. The hospital authority should reveal the cause of deaths so that the authorities will take proper steps to prevent such deaths in future. G. B Pant is the main NICU and PICU hospital of the valley. The Health ministers MoreTraffic lights
This refers to the news that government is considering installation of more traffic lights in the Srinagar city. It is a good move to ease the traffic pressure as we witness huge jams almost every day in the city. So far the lights have been installed in highly sensitive locations, but still more comprehensive MoreRoad accidents
This refers to increasing number of road accidents in the valley. Issuing driving licence has become the business of some agents and traffic authorities. The accidents can be prevented if there is a proper check on issuance of driving licences. I lost my cousin brother recently in a road accident near MoreAgriculture production
Kashmir has the potential to produce crops with bumper yield due to unique climatic conditions and availability of resources. Government is framing policies for agriculture sector but they are not executed at grass roots level. Result is loss of capital needed to generate wealth. The aim of agriculture MoreRemove camps
This refers to the news "CRPF ready to move out of city's residential areas: IG CRPF"(GK, May 4) and "CRPF occupy 46 hotels, guest houses in city-No plan to vacate" (GK, May 16). Time is ripe to remove the CRPF camps from civilian areas, particularly from educational institutions like Government Boys MoreCareer coverage
This refers to the inclusion of GK career page, highlighting job vacancies in Government and semi government departments. It would help the unemployed educated youth of the valley. Information provided on daily basis will keep the candidates updated about the latest vacancies. Nayeem ShahMore
Fill vacancies
Every day we read news about vacant posts in different government departments. But the government is not filling these vacancies. They are only busy in inaugurating bridges. The unemployment rate is increasing in the valley. To tackle it, there should be some macro recruitments. Shiekh Ayaz More- Kashmir
Qara mocks at Sagar’s offer to relinquish power
Present Govt Brought Back Insecurity, Police Raj: Mehbooba
GK NEWS NETWORK
Srinagar May 18: A day after Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Ali Muhammad Sagar said the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah would relinquish power if separatists join the mainstream politics More
- Srinagar City
CM inaugurates Joggers Park at Raj Bagh
Says traffic signals showing positive impact
Srinagar, May 18: Chief Minster, Omar Abdullah Friday said his government was taking appropriate measures for upgrading the civic facilities in the twin capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu. He said while More
- Jammu
Sinking backyard slopes await govt attention
MUBARAK MANDI HERITAGE COMPLEX
AKSHAY AZAD
Jammu, May 18: The sliding backyards of Mubarak Mandi complex has become a threat to its existence with government turning blind eye towards the issue. A portion of the Circular road that also acts More
- South Asia
‘K-settlement must for regional peace’
NISAR AHMED THOKAR
Islamabad, May 18: The Chairman of Pakistan Muslim League (N) and Secretary General of Motamar Alami Islami Raja Zafar-ul-Haq has said that peace in South Asian was linked to the settlement of long-running More
- World
PARENTING LEADS TO GREATER HAPPINESS
INDO ASIAN NEWS SERVICE
Washington, May 18: Parents experience greater levels of happiness and meaning in life than people who have no children, according to a new study. Parents also are happier when they are caring for More
- Health
'Coffee lowers risk of dying'
London, May 17: Coffee drinkers may live longer as new research has found they are less likely to die than non-coffee drinkers. According to a 14-year study, men who consumed six or more cups daily More
- Education and Career
3 Kashmiri scribes win Fulbright Fellowship
Srinagar, May 18: Three young Kashmiri journalists, including two girls, have been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Master’s Fellowship to pursue higher studies in top American Journalism schools.   More


