BY THE WAY: Promises, Populism and the Price of Votes
The real questions are: Who is receiving it? Who is paying for it? And for how long can it be sustained? Dr Noour Ali Zehgeer India bears the enormous cost of conducting general elections every five years, while state and Union Territory elections take place almost every year. This recurring electoral cycle places a significant…
CM Omar Abdullah reviews Darbar Move arrangements; convoy to leave for Jammu on Oct 31, Nov 1
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13 (STC): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday directed officials to ensure adequate transport, security, accommodation and healthcare facilities for employees shifting to Jammu as part of the Darbar Move 2026-27, with the official convoy scheduled to travel on October 31 and November 1.Chairing a high-level meeting to review preparations for…
Waqf Board chief Dr. Darakshan denies reports of mandatory common Friday sermons in Waqf mosques
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi has clarified that the Board has issued no order making common Friday sermons mandatory in its affiliated mosques.Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, she said religious scholars and preachers were free to decide sermon topics without interference from the…
J&K Police organises ‘Jash-n-Dal’ water sports event at SKICC Srinagar
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Police organised ‘Jash-n-Dal’, a three-day water sports event at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. The event is aimed at promoting sportsmanship, teamwork and a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir.Nitish Kumar, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Armed J&K, flagged off the event, which…
VIEWPOINT: The Voter’s Voice Must Not End at the Ballot Box
Democracy, Public Accountability and the People’s Right to Be Heard Ahmad Ayaz If a single vote in a democracy has the power to elect a government entrusted with running the country, why should the voice of that very voter carry less weight once the election is over? This question goes to the heart of representative…
