Srinagar, Aug 5 (IANS) Notwithstanding the race to score brownie points among the various political parties, to rake up debate over the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A, the basic question of whether the step benefited the people appears to be no issue for the debating parties.
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Seven years after the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed significant progress in infrastructure, education, tourism and connectivity, although challenges linked to security and implementation continue, according to a report assessing the region's transformation since August 2019.
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir, in the era after the abrogation of Article 370, has undergone tremendous change in terms of infrastructure, investment, tourism -- scaling new peaks in other tangible parameters of growth.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 5 (IANS) "I want to see my father, sir... please remove the cloth covering his face" - the heart-rending plea of the young children of flood rescue volunteer R. Rajesh, who sacrificed his life while saving a stranded farmer in Kannur, reduced even seasoned public officials to tears as his mortal remains were brought to his home at Kalliyoor near here on Wednesday.
Ranchi, Aug 5 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has, for the second time within 24 hours, commented on the ongoing students agitation in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, saying that issues such as paper leaks and examination-related malpractices are no longer confined to Jharkhand but are emerging as a national crisis.
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Seven years after the constitutional changes of August 5, 2019, Jammu and Kashmir stands at a crucial juncture where the debate should move beyond constitutional amendments and instead focus on the tangible changes witnessed on the ground, as well as the challenges that still need to be addressed, according to a recent report.
Srinagar, Aug 5 (IANS) Not long ago, the local discourse on streets and bylanes of Jammu and Kashmir centred around violence, terrorism and how the security machinery was meddling in their lives. The past decade has, however, been 'rewarding and transformatory' for the Union Territory, bringing fundamental change in people’s lives and their socio-economic index.
Lucknow, Aug 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the Assembly proceedings have exposed the "undemocratic" and "unconstitutional" face of the Opposition, which is against Dalits, Backward Classes, youth, farmers, women, and the poor.
Pune, Aug 5 (IANS) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar regarded the cow as a "useful" animal deserving protection for its practical value to society, but did not support the idea of worshipping it as a deity, according to his grandnephew Satyaki Savarkar, who made the submission while deposing before a special MP/MLA Court in Pune.
Colombo, Aug 5 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met his Sri Lankan counterpart Aruni Ranaraja here on Wednesday and discussed ways to further deepen bilateral ties.
