TRANSCRIPT: Department of Defense Briefing by Lt. Gen. Anderson in the Pentagon Briefing Room via satellite from Afghanistan Presenter: International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Commander Lieutenant General Joseph Anderson November 05, 2014 COL. STEVE WARREN: Welcome members of the fourth estate. It’s great to see you here. Today we have a great […]
Weak policies ‘undermining’ national security: Indian experts
By: Samarth Pathak/Aspen Institute India New Delhi, October 21, 2013: Underscoring the vulnerabilities in the existing national security paradigm, Indian defence analysts strongly advocated the need of formulating a well-defined strategic policy framework while addressing an Aspen Institute India (AII) session in New Delhi today. Themed “Towards a Resilient National Security Policy,” the discussion featured […]
J&K CM directs creating Data Base of HR Heads for overseas jobs
Srinagar, September 09(Scoop News)-J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday asked the Jammu and Kashmir State Overseas Employment Corporation Limited (JKSOECL) to speed up efforts in exploring overseas job market for youth directing for creating Data Base of Human Resource (HR) Heads responsible for recruiting manpower for various International Companies. Chairing the 3rd meeting of Board […]
What you see isn’t always what you get – The fallacy of eyewitness testimony
We’ve all experienced this scene in theaters, in a book, or on TV: A packed courtroom, a nervous defendant, on trial for murder. The prosecution team sits confidently, convinced they have effectively made their case. As the tension builds, Perry Mason (or fill in your favorite fictional attorney), calls one last witness for the defense. […]
JK CM calls for erasing negative perception about visiting Valley
Srinagar, May 25 (Scoop News) –Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Friday underlined the importance of development of strong corporate sector in the State to move ahead on the path of industrialization in the State. He said that a sound and well governed corporate sector in the State will be instrumental to rope in investment and partnership […]
Sham asks officers to develop latest fruit varieties
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News) –Disclosing new strategies devised by the Government to compete with other States in horticulture market, Minister for Horticulture & Floriculture, Sham Lal Sharma today expressed hope that this year, despite low apple production in the State, record revenue will be generated. Maintaining that a great thrust has been laid on […]