Observer News Service - February 29, 2016
The sedition controversy involving students of Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi has exposed the contradictory policies of the mainstream political parties in Kashmir with regard to student politics. On February 9, a group of students organised a public meeting on the JNU campus to commemorate and protest the hangings of two Kashmiris Parliament […]
Observer News Service - February 29, 2016
Lets look at whats available in the grocery stores these days. The chicken you buy is injected with all kinds of steroids; the fruits and vegetables have been sprayed with pesticides; sugar and flour are being whitened with bleach and your steak comes from a cow, pumped full of antibiotics. Obesity is a huge issue, […]
Observer News Service - February 29, 2016
In Kashmir, poultry is only thought to refer to chickens. But the word poultry includes turkeys, guinea fowl, ducks, geese, quails, pigeons, pheasants, partridges, ostriches and emus besides chickens, which are reared or kept in captivity. Kashmirs majority population being non vegetarian, there is huge potential when it comes to poultry industry. This industry can […]
Observer News Service - February 29, 2016
During summers, when it is about to rain, the clouds are cold and full of ice crystals. The air below the clouds is relatively warm. This warm air is less dense than the colder air, so it tends to rise up and rub with the ice crystals in the clouds generating friction. The friction generated […]
Observer News Service - February 28, 2016
Fish oils come from fatty fish, also known as oily fish, specifically the tissue of fatty fish, such as trout, mackerel, tuna, herring, sardines, and salmon. Fish oils are of interest to nutritionists and health care professionals because of two main ingredients: DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) – both types of Omega-3 fatty […]
Observer News Service - February 28, 2016
WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Friday defended the decision to sell F-16 aircraft to Pakistan and endorsed Islamabads position that the planes were being used in counter-terrorism operations. In a separate statement, the Pakistan Embassy in Washington appreciated the Obama administrations determination to go ahead with the proposed sale. The deal, however, is facing […]
Observer News Service - February 28, 2016
Srinagar: Kashmir goods transporters today claimed that they are being harassed at different check points by sales and commercial tax officials from Punjab to Srinagar, and threatened that they will stop doing their business if the government does not address their issues. President J&K Goods Transport Companies Association, MS Ronga said in a press conference […]
Observer News Service - February 28, 2016
JAMMU: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region and MOS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh released the State Focus Paper-2016-17 of National Bank of Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) for Jammu and Kashmir at a day-long seminar organized by the NABARD here today. […]
Observer News Service - February 28, 2016
Jammu:-A joint delegation of Federation of Industries, Jammu (FOIJ) and Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir (FCIK), met Governor N.N Vohra, at the Civil Secretariat here today. The delegation discussed with the Governor various issues regarding the development of the industrial sector in the State. The matters raised included the need of taking various measures for […]
Observer News Service - February 28, 2016
SRINAGAR: Law Enforcement wing of Department of Agriculture Kashmir today took stock availability of various tree spray oils being distributed in various districts of Valley. During the inspection in District Pulwama and Shopian, the team headed by District Law Enforcement Officer Anantnag and Pulwama inspected the main Godowns of Manufacturing Companies of Bharat Petroleum […]