By Abid Hussain Rather The importance of education for human development has been emphasized through various international and national fundamental rights, acts and principals. Article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) has declared right to education as a fundamental right. In our country, the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act-2002 has made education a fundamental right […]
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HEROES OF CORONAVIRUS
‘Need to be on the front foot till we win COVID-19 battle’SMC’s stature and efficacy as an institution is on the rise: Mayor Mayor of Srinagar, Junaid Azim Mattu delves on how SMC workers emerged as the frontline soldiers in the war against coronavirus. In a free-wheeling interview with Kashmir Scan‘s Ajaz Rashid, he talks about the SMC’s new […]
Galwan Valley standoff and New Delhi’s Dilemma
By Mir Shahid Amid the roaring of jets, the continuous amassing of troops in the Galwan valley of Ladakh has pushed India and China on the brink of yet another war. The de-escalation mechanism has largely failed as the Chinese ambitions over rightly put cold water on such initiatives. The escalation touched heights when 20 […]
Saheb International showcases marriage offer season 2020
Discount offers at peak shopping season are customer friendly and simultaneously boost our business: Shaykh Shoukat The wedding shoppers are seen largely in search of better deals. And as usual in this season once again shoppers have a great opportunity for the best deals in furniture and furnishings in the town at their favourite store […]
Of Faith and Human Behavior
By Syed Mustafa Ahmad Islam can be summed up as fear of God (taqwa) and benevolence towards others. Taqwa means piety, which is, leading a life of caution and restraint in the world. The object of all the teachings of Islam is to produce the spirit of piety in every action. Those imbued with taqwa keep in view the […]
Pushed to the edge
The government’s decision to open mineral block in river Jhelum and its tributaries to outside companies has left local contractors and sand diggers jobless overnight
Measles
Symptom, Treatment And Causes What is Measles? Measles is a highly communicable illness caused by morbillivirus. This virus replicates in the nose or pharynx of an infected child or adult. If an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks, the droplets spread in the air and other people may inhale them. The infected droplets may also […]
How Book Reading Shapes a Mind
By Sajad Farooq Rather A mind needs books as a sword needs a Whetstone, to keep its edge. Literature communicates knowledge and wisdom of all kinds. A book is like a best friend who will never walk away from you. Books are packed with knowledge, life lessons, Love, fear, prayer and helpful advice. When an […]
Endangered Livelihood
This year, the bidding for mining of mineral blocks in Kashmir’s rivers and streams was opened for bidders from outside Jammu & Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 under which no outside company was able to operate in Jammu and Kashmir unless the government desired so, through lease agreements. With this move, more than […]