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For the past one year, 16 year old Faizan (name changed), a 10th grade student has been smoking cannabis with his friends, all in their teens, at his village in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
His habit was triggered by peer…
10 Things to Follow in Islam for a Better Life in this World
Islam is the perfect way of life for those who know it as it is and Quran is a guide for the whole humanity to have a better life in this world as well as in the Akhira (the hereafter). Following are the 10 interesting lessons we can…
Pakistan, India and the Kashmir conflict
The question to which of the two states -India or Pakistan- the princely state of Jammu & Kashmir would belong after independence from British colonial rule is one of the defining conflicts that has poisoned the relationship between…
Why it’s hard to report “the truth”
It’s a tricky thing, this truth stuff. What may seem truthful to some people is rubbish to others. And vice versa.
Being in the news business, I’m amazed at the calls and emails we get from people claiming we are skewing the news to…
Training under Himayat scheme at Baramulla
BARAMULLA: The training under Himayat Self Employment scheme is being held from 3rd of April 2017 in Government Degree College (Boys) Baramulla at Computer/ Management Block of the campus.
Scheme Benefits: Max Finance : Up to 4 lakh…
10 things you need to know about Kashmir conflict
1. When Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession is still unknown
Kashmir was one of the 562 princely states that existed at the time of Partition. The states were not fully and formally part of British India,…
Hurriyat calls for shutdown on April 2 to protest PM Modi’s visit
SRINAGAR: Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Omer Farooq and Mohamad Yasin Malik on Thursday called for a complete shutdown on April 2 to protest the proposed visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Spokesman said that calling or observing…
Relationship between Islam and Iman
All perfect praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, is His slave and Messenger.
Islam literally means submission and adherence to the…
Interview: Since IUST is 10-year-old university, VC explains the growth
From 186 students in 2006 to 3500 students enrolled in this year, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) located at the hillocks in Awantipora in southern Kashmir is becoming the fastest growing academic…
‘JK’s political parties have failed to evolve consensual solution on K- issue’
Experts on Kashmir argue that the 2016 summer uprising in Kashmir against India-rule has its genesis since 1947 when India sub continent was divided into India and Pakistan. But Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee…