Jammu, September 23 (Vijay Kumar) – On the instruction of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah an apex body was constituted for purpose of monitoring return of Kashmiri Pandit migrants to Kashmir Valley, for which Rs 1618 crore Prime Minister’s Package was already announced. Today except three members of Panun Kashmir and two […]
A Quartet of disparities: Imelda, Cory, Miriam and Gloria
by Marciano A. Paroy Jr. In my list, there are only four women in Philippine politics who, upon their dramatic entry, were able to collectively fascinate us and held our attention wrapped by the newsworthiness of all their actions – for so long, that we almost feel like we have known them forever: Imelda Romualdez-Marcos, […]
Make all public places in Baramulla District smoke free:JKVHA
Baramulla/Srinagar, November 02(Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Baramulla G A. Khawaja inaugurated one day sensitization programme on Tobacco Control Laws and Measures and District Level Inter School Seminar on hazards of Smoking at Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School Baramulla organised by J&KVHA in collaboration with the Chief Education Officer Baramulla. A sizeable gathering of Principals, Zonal […]
J&K Gujjars suspends their seasonal migrations by one month
The Gujjar Bakerwal tribe have suspended their bi-annual seasonal tribal migrations towards upper reaches of Shivalik, Perpanchal and Trikuta hills of Himalaya by one month of their routine schedule. The postponement was un avoidable in view of unusual spell of snow and heavy rains which brought down the minimum temperature in hilly areas and damaging […]
Rising Gold Prices Force Small Jewelry Designers to Find Alternatives
NEW YORK — Rising gold prices have had a sizeable impact on the profitability of gold jewelry forcing many jewelry designers to search for new, lesser quality materials. Page Sargisson, a small jewelry designer based in New York, designs and sells 10KT gold jewelry ranging in size from a large three inch medallion to […]
Forget Palin: Will McCain Win the Hispanic Vote?
In a dramatic break from the Democratic Party, Miguel Lausell has endorsed John McCain. The move by the Puerto Rican businessman and longtime Democratic activist and fundraiser is a significant departure and a bruise for Senator Obama’s campaign, reminiscent of the erosion Senator Clinton faced in the waning days of her Democratic primary bid. […]