2013 – the year begins

How will the things shape up remains to be seen

WORDS WITHIN

FIRDOUS SYED

Now its year 2013, thereby 2014 is not far away.  What is special about 2014 that a particular reference is being made to the year that’s yet 12 months away. The NATO forces led by so-called superpower More

• The Pulwama tragedy
• Wake up
• that flesh is heir to

Tears and Wails

The notion of security has grown to absurd limits in the state

Screening denied

DR. JAVID IQBAL

Bilal Jan—highly sensitive film maker of the much propagated movie ‘Ocean of Tears’ is disappointed, disturbed and distraught—robbed of his dream, ever since his documentary was proscribed for viewing More

• The great Kashmiri nut
• “Orphaned struggle”
• DELHI DIARY

Acid attack

The recent acid attack on the girl means attacking on the entire women folk. When a woman isn't treated fairly on roads, the question is how unsafe public funded roads have turned? How morals have taken More

• Seeking report
• Better system
• Patients suffers
• Eligibility criterion
• Rape law

A case for action

The shocking incident of acid throwing on the face of a girl in Srinagar on Wednesday demands societal action at several levels. It is not just this incident that has created a wave of anger and anxiety More

Mercy Corps pitches for Islamic banking in Kashmir

Says Easier Access To Loans Essential For Promoting Entrepreneurship

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, Jan 4: Global humanitarian relief organization, the Mercy Corps, has in its latest report pitched for Islamic banking in Kashmir. “The (Islamic banking) concept is an increasing phenomenon in More

• HC directs personal appearance of Additional Commissioner Income Tax
• A journey through the colours of JK
• SRTC bus service for Ajmer Sharief
• Tarigami for strict implementation of Labour Welfare Laws
• Pak cabinet resolves to grant MFN-status to India

Skiing out of bounds for skiers

Skiers Aghast Over Non-Functioning Of 2nd Phase Gulmarg Gondola

ABID KHAN

Srinagar, Jan 4: Despite much fanfare given to opening of winter resort of Gulmarg on the eve of New Year for skiers, the Ski lifts have yet to be made operational by the tourism department much to the More

• Winter Games Association finalize its calendar
• 'Indian team looks jaded'
• 'India will take 10 years to rebuild'
• Miandad cancels India visit: TV reports
• Federer aiming for ‘longevity’ against younger rivals

Haji Yousuf 's ghost haunts Crime Branch

Govt To Act On Bedi Commission Report, Initiate Action Against Cops

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, Jan 4:  Jammu and Kashmir Government is contemplating disciplinary action against the Crime Branch (CB) officials held guilty by Justice HS Bedi panel, the one-man Commission of Inquiry More

• Acid attack: Condemnations continue to pour in
• Minister’s counsel seeks more time
• UN resolutions not outdated, irrelevant: Er Rasheed
• Azad reviews progress of super-specialty hospitals
• Geelani calls for Sopore shutdown on Sunday

SHRC TAKES STRONG NOTE

Seeks report from IGP Kashmir, SP, SHO Hazratbal

ASSAULT ON GK CORRESPONDENT

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 4: Jammu and Kashmir State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) on Friday took strong note of assault on Greater Kashmir correspondent Imran Muzaffar by some policemen on Thursday and sought reports More

• PDP for action against erring policemen
• Funtoosh Jashn-e-Chillai Kalaan today
• Efforts on to make Srinagar accident free: ARTO
• MERC students appeal V-C
• Anti-PDD protest at Bemina

Woman cop commits suicide

Jammu, Jan 4: A woman police constable allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan at her residence in Rajouri district, police said on Friday.  The constable, identified as More

Siachen Glacier shrinking, says study

Karachi,Jan 4: The Siachen Glacier has been reduced by 5.9km in longitudinal extent between 1989 and 2009 because of rising temperatures, says a study published recently. Human presence at Siachen More

• Malala discharged from British hospital

Waripora sans basic amenities

‘SUCCESSIVE REGIMES IGNORED US’

Waripora (Pattan) Jan 4: Inhabitants of Waripora Payeen in this north Kashmir area are up in arms against the non-availability of the basic amenities in the village. Located at the bank of Nallah More

• Tangmarg,Kunzar SSA teachers without salary
• Kalantara demands JK Bank branch
• UNIQUE SURGERY PERFORMED
• Examination centers without heating arrangement
• Pattan faces drinking water shortage

Towards a better education system

Focus on the quality of education at the primary level to achieve better results

REMEDIAL MEASURES

REHANA JABEEN

It is result time, pick up a morning newspaper and you will come across numerous ads carrying photographs of students who have passed their 10th class annual exam with good marks. The scores and names More

• A university without a placement cell
• Scholarship/Fellowship Opportunities
• THE EDITOR RECOMMENDS