Rafale deal prime example of cronyism, corruption: Yechury
New Delhi, Nov 1 : Welcoming the Supreme Court’s order to Centre to submit details of pricing of the Rafale fighter jets India is buying from France, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury alleged Thursday that the Modi government has tried to “cover up” its secret and dishonest activities in the multi-crore defence deal. Alleging that […]
Lok Adalat to be held at Kulgam on November 09
KULGAM, NOVEMBER 01: According to Chairman Tehsil Legal Services Committee Kulgam, a Lok Adalat is being held in the premises of District Court Complex Kulgam on 09 November 2018. Interested litigants having any civil, criminal compoundable offences, NI Act cases under Section 138, Bank Recovery cases, Labour Dispute Cases, family dispute cases, other civil cases, […]
S Korea’s Moon: N Korean leader Kim to visit Seoul ‘soon’
Seoul, Nov 1 : South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Thursday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will “soon” visit Seoul as part of a flurry of high-profile diplomacy aimed at ridding North Korea of its nuclear weapons. During a speech before parliament, Moon said that a second North Korea-US summit is “near at […]
DDC releases Rs 6.68 lakh to boost sporting activities in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 01: District Development Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Thursday released an amount of 6.68 lakh rupees to help boost sporting activities in the district. The amount released to the district Youth Services & Sports department will be utilised for availing matting and other equipment required for different sports. The funding comes […]
#MeToo in Kashmir
By: Dr. Inamul Bashir The #MeToo movement, a movement against sexual harassment and sexual assault, was founded in 2006 by an activist Tarana Burke to support victims of sexual assault and empower young and vulnerable women through empathy. It has encouraged discussion about sexual harassment and abuse in various fields which include Hollywood, Medical field, Politics, Music Industry, Academia, […]
Khan’s finest hour
Last night, Imran Khan took an unequivocal and strong line against religious bigotry and hatred.
By: Khurram Husain LAST night was a rare spectacle. For far too long we have watched our country’s leadership quake at the knees when confronting the forces of bigotry and hatred. In most cases we watched in horror as rival political factions thought they could use these forces to put wind in their own sails. […]
KU submits first phase of documents for re- accreditation by NAAC
Srinagar, November 01: Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir (KU) Prof. Talat Ahmad chaired a high level meeting to review the data and documents to be submitted to NAAC for 3rd reaccreditation cycle after the University had already submitted the Institutional Information for Quality Assessment (IIQA) in the first phase. The meeting was attended by Dean […]
15 employees of Sericulture department suspended, inquiry ordered
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 01: Director Sericulture Gulzar Ahmad Shabnum during a visit to District Sericulture office Srinagar today suspended 15 officials including District Sericulture officer Srinagar Dr lnayatullah Fazili for being un-authorisedly absent from duties. The Director ordered on the spot suspension of the officials and full enquiry into the issue. Till pending enquires, the suspended […]
ADDC Shopian reviews working of education sector
SHOPIAN, NOVEMBER 01: The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Mohammad Saleem today convened a meeting to review the working of education department in the district. Among others the meeting was attended by, Executive Engineer of R&B, Chief Education Officer Shopian, Deputy Chief Education Officer, Shopian, all Zonal Education Officers and other concerned attended the […]
Get over Sacred Games. Here’s a guide to the best crime dramas
The most real detective characters don’t carry guns. They turn whodunits darker and deeper
By: Saloni Meghani In the British crime show Happy Valley (2014), Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood is prowling outside the hideout of her dead daughter’s rapist. And I’m unduly scared for her. This, unfamiliar, mortal fear comes from the knowledge that Cawood doesn’t have a gun – just a baton. The man on the other side […]
