Struggling Against Heroin Addiction in Southern Afghan Province
New treatment clinic promised for Zabul, but underlying causes run much deeper. By Niaz Mohammad Ziarmal, Abdol Qayum Ajez - Afghanistan Tall and black-bearded, Mohammad Hashem still has a youthful look that belies the trouble he is in. When IWPR’s correspondent in the southern Afghan province of Zabul found him, he was sprawled in a heap of trash, barely able to open his eyes. “Give... more
Views: 212D-Day Memorial Commemorates the Beginning of the End of Nazism
Region: United States
There is perhaps no better example of the heroism of the "Greatest Generation" than D-Day - June 6, 1944 - when the Allied forces from the U.S., Britain, Canada, France and eight other nations stormed the beaches of Normandy during World War II. It was the beginning of the end of Nazi domination in Europe. This crucial moment in history is memorialized in the small American town of Bedford, Virginia, which sacrificed many of its sons in that effort. Seeing this moving tribute to the ... more
Views: 221Budgam Kashmir incident is a blot on our society:BJP
Region: India
Anantnag/Srinagar,May 22 (Scoop News) – BJP Mahila Morcha State President Priya Sethi on Wednesday strongly Criticized the act of sexual harassment of four minor girls who were reading in an institute claiming religious preaching headed by Gulzar Ahmed Bhat of Khan Sahib, Budgam. Addressing the Mahila Morcha activists at Anantnag Priya Sethi strongly criticized the act of sexual harassment by the religious preacher and said that "the incident of sexual harass... more
Views: 157JIAR students conduct drug research in Reasi
Region: India
Jammu, May 22 (Scoop News) –Jammu Institute of Ayurveda and Research (JIAR) on Tuesday conducted drug research in Reasi in which PG scholars of Ist year and Scholars of BAMS 2nd prof. took part. The tour was conducted under the guidance of Dr Geeta Garg (MD) and Dr Amit (MD). The main objective of the tour was to gather information about vernacular names, distribution of plants and their medicinal uses. During the to... more
Views: 137Stop LoC trade for integration of nation, good relation with Pak
Region: IndiaJammu & Kashmir: LoC Trade has become biggest threat to Indian integrity and sovereignty right from day one, started in year 2008 as Confidence Building Measure (CBM) between India and Pakistan. Trade started and participation of counted number of traders got engaged and same traders continued as happens in dynasty rule. Not even a single new trader was allowed to start due to reasons best know to traders as well as authorities at the helm of affairs. ... more
Views: 206"Punk: Chaos to Couture"
Region: New York
The Punk exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art had giant, dazed, passive crowds the day I went (Sunday, May 19). Everyone was searching for the secret of Punk, which of course was missing. Why? Perhaps the essence of this movement isn't in its clothing. Punk was prophetic. The world we live in now, where random violence of faintly-political import strikes at Mother's Day parades in New Orleans and running marathons in Boston, is not the World of Disco. Neither is it a dreamy W... more
Views: 218DGP introduces new telecom scheme
Region: India
Srinagar, May 22 (Scoop News) – To enhance police-public interface, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has introduced new telephony scheme Close User Group (CUG), covering the police organization from field level to the police headquarters. The scheme will facilitate the people to have quick police accessibility in the hour of need. This was disclosed by Director General of Police (DGP), Ashok Prasad while commiss... more
Views: 130First in J&K;Taj inaugurates Nutrition Rehb Centre
Region: India
Srinagar, May 22 (Scoop News) –Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Taj Mohi ud Din inaugurated a Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre(NRC) at G. B. Pant Hospital today. The centre has been established under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). Addressing a gathering of doctors, paramedics and other staff members of the hospital on the occasion, the Minister underscored the importance of education among masses about nutritional needs of new born babies. He said ... more
Views: 238Walnut Board to be set up in JK State Soon: Bhalla
Region: India
Srinagar, May 22 (Scoop News) –Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture Raman Bhalla today said that the JK Government proposes to set up a Walnut Board in the State to give boost to the Walnut production in a big way on scientific lines. He said emphasizes will be also laid on the value addition of walnut kernel’s adding that the Jammu and Kashmir State enjoys monopoly on this fruit as it is produced in the Jammu and Kashmir State only in whole country. Speaking at a... more
Views: 236JK BJP Chief terms 4-year UPA rule as black chapter
Region: India
Jammu, May 22 (Scoop News) –BJP JK State President Jugal Kishore Sharma termed the four year rule of Congress-led UPA at the centre as a black chapter in Indian history. Addressing a Public gathering at Kalakote,he said that during these four years, the nation witnessed record breaking corruption, scams, scandals, weak kneed foreign policy and soft approach towards the anti-national elements. He said that Pakistan and China indulged in intrusions, cease-fire violations. He said that dur... more
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