Shia Muslims in Budgam commemorates birth anniversary of Imam Hassan
Budgam, May 31: The birth anniversary of Imam Hassan (AS) was commemorated with religious fervour in Budgam on Thursday. On this occasion, a daylong ceremony was held here at central Imam Bargah. Different speakers highlighted the role of Imam Hassan (AS), the second Shia Imam, who was born on this day in 624 CE in […]
Deserve first, then desire
Notwithstanding that Kashmir has a huge potential as far as tourism is concerned and if harnessed properly this sector could certainly change the economic profile of the entire state, however, it is also a reality that tourism cannot sustain itself as long as political turmoil continues here. So if the government is really interested in […]
Amir eyes golden memory as Pakistan look to finish off England
London: Mohammad Amir claims bowling Pakistan to a Test series win in England would be “the best memory” of his life. Fired-up Amir was a key figure in Pakistan’s nine-wicket win over England in the first Test at Lord’s. The 26-year-old pace bowler took five wickets in a triumph that put Pakistan on course for […]
J&K Bank elevates 2 officers as Executive Presidents, promotes AE’s and BA’s
Srinagar, May 31: Continuing its major succession planning exercise, J&K Bank today elevated two of its Presidents Pushap Kumar Tickoo and Rajesh Kumar Chibber to the level of Executive President (EP). Besides, the bank also promoted 764 Associate Executives to Executive cadre and 69 Banking Attendants to the post of Assistant Banking Associate. Notably, only […]
Pompeo, North Korea Vice Chairman hold talks in US
Washington, May 31 : US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and senior North Korean official Kim Yong Chol have held talks in New York, ahead of a potential historic summit between President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong-un in Singapore on June 12. The meeting between North Korea’s ex-spy chief with America’s top diplomat came amid […]
Media can play effective role in curbing tobacco use: Dr Manyal
Releases GATS-2 (Global Adult Tobacco Survey) Factsheet, Jammu and Kashmir, 2016-17
SRINAGAR, MAY 31: Expressing concern on the trend of smoking among youth, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Dr. Davinder Kumar Manyal today said that smoking puts individual at multiple health risks and it not only affects active smokers but passive smokers are equally affected. Dr. Manyal was speaking at an event on World No […]
Prayer competition held at GHSS Kothibagh
SRINAGAR, MAY 31: A prayer competition was held at GHSS Kothibagh by Directorate of School Education Kashmir in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages. 10 teams comprising of eight students each from 10 Districts of Kashmir participated in the competition. This prayer competition is part of series of Ramzan special […]
Bypolls outcome people’s mandate against 4 yrs of Modi rule: Cong
New Delhi, May 31 : The Congress termed today’s outcome of the bypolls as the people’s mandate against the four years of the Narendra Modi rule and the beginning of the end of BJP’s empire. Congress leader Pramod Tiwari told reporters,”The writing on the wall is clear. The BJP’s exit and success of the Congress […]
‘Killing’ the ‘Self Determination’ Movement
Our leaders may put up a brave front and claim that the struggle for ‘self determination’ in Kashmir is making rapid progress and well on its way to fructification. However, the reality is quite different as despite the humungous loss of human life and countless number of hartals since the nineties, the ‘self determination’ movement […]
Zidane steps down as Real Madrid coach
MADRID: Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is leaving the European champions after two years in charge, he told a news conference on Thursday. Zidane claimed an unprecedented third consecutive Champions League title when Real beat Liverpool 3-1 on Saturday, capping a remarkable period in his first job in senior club management. The Frenchman took over […]
