‘Saying civilians were killed is a misnomer’
Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai talks about the situation in Kashmir in an interview with Iftikhar Geelani
KL: Violence is raging in Kashmir. Is...
June turmoil
For the third consecutive year, the month of June has turned out to be the most turbulent in Kashmir. Khursheed Wani reports
It may be...
Theatrics at LoC
The barter trade allowed across LoC at two points – Uri and Poonch – has been plagued with problems right from its inception. Meanwhile...
Heart Break
After years of suspense, Kashmir has lost its chance to have a super speciality cardiac centre headed by internationally renowned top cardiologist Dr Fayaz...
Ailing alma mater
Academics and student welfare seem to be the last priority of the University of Kashmir, obsessed with seminars and whimsical appointments. HAMIDULLAH DAR reports.
Many...
Downsizing a high
Public awareness and official crackdown have brought down the narcotics production in south Kashmir districts, where large swathes of land were put under poppy...
A matter of honour
There has been an increase in harassment of women at workplace and in public places. But most victims shy away from raising their voice....
Drought storm
In Pakistan IFTIKHAR GILANI finds why water issue is upping the ante against India along with the longstanding Kashmir issue.
On my way back to...
Living Dangerously
Timber smuggling is a lucrative but risky business. Many young men have lost their lives while smuggling timber. Hamidullah Dar explores the factors that lead...
Norm of abberations
It may be a minor error of judgement for the man with his hand on trigger, but for those on the receiving end, it...
Pronounced misery
After 14 years of suffering, a Delhi court verdict in Lajpat Nagpar blast case has brought respite to a few Kashmiri families, and aggravated...
Saving the Wullar
Wullar, South Asia’s largest fresh water lake, like other water bodies of Kashmir has suffered tremendous deterioration due to government apathy and public greed....
Roshni Rackets Darken Energy Futures
Conceived by Abdul Rahim Rather to light up the state and its resources, the Roshni Scheme had a darkened delivery by Ghulam Nabi Azad....
Small car, big hitches
The Tata’s small car is luring people at the lowest ebb of middle class, but concerns are growing whether infrastructure and environment in Kashmir...
Sajjad takes the plunge
It is no longer the time for accusing People’s Conference leader Sajjad Gani Lone of fielding proxy candidates in elections.