Terrorism, freedom movement poles apart: JRL
Saying that the ongoing freedom movement of Kashmiris is indigenous and has nothing to do with global organizations, Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) Friday said that the groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda are “nonexistent” in the state. JRL including Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Muhammad Yasin Malik in a joint statement issued here […]
Jamia Masjid sealed for 6th consecutive Friday
Authorities Friday disallowed the congregational Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in downtown Srinagar for the sixth consecutive week. Witnesses informed ‘Kashmir Vision’ that all the gates of Jamia Masjid continued to remain locked while all the roads leading to the historic Masjid were sealed by the authorities by erecting concertina wires. The mandatory […]
NIA arrests trigger protests in Kashmir, undeclared siege cripples old city
Clashes and protests erupted at various places in Kashmir after the Friday congregational prayers in local Mosques while restrictions were imposed in Srinagar parts to thwart the protests against civilian killings and NIA arrests. Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), had asked people to stage peaceful protests against the suspension of life sentences of army […]
Four IAS officers promoted as Principal Secretaries
The State Cabinet which met here Thursday under the chairpersonship of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, approved promotion of four IAS officers of J&K cadre to the higher administrative grade of Rs 67000-79000 with immediate effect. The cabinet also according sanction to various other pending proposals. The promoted officers include Dheeraj Gupta, Commissioner Secretary Power Development […]
Shame: Land broker held for raping ‘mentally challenged’ girl
Police on Friday said that it arrested a land broker hailing from Shalimar area of Srinagar. The man, identified as Yasir committed the heinous act after luring the girl near her home. A police spokesman said that on Tuesday morning, a complaint was lodged by the family of a girl, who is in her early […]
Div Com reviews progress of land acquisition cases for prestigious projects
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan convened a meeting to review the progress of land acquisition cases of prestigious projects here today. Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, SE R&B, Project Director Project Implementation Unit of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Chief Engineer Beacon, Collector Land Acquisition PWD, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Director Planning […]
Div Com reviews progress of land acquisition cases for prestigious projects
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan convened a meeting to review the progress of land acquisition cases of prestigious projects here today. Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, SE R&B, Project Director Project Implementation Unit of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Chief Engineer Beacon, Collector Land Acquisition PWD, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Director Planning […]
Div Com reviews progress of land acquisition cases for prestigious projects
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan convened a meeting to review the progress of land acquisition cases of prestigious projects here today. Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, SE R&B, Project Director Project Implementation Unit of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Chief Engineer Beacon, Collector Land Acquisition PWD, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Director Planning […]
Young entrepreneur wants to take ‘Kashmir to the world
Umar Nisar, (17), a teenage boy from a small hamlet in Tral-Awantipora area of South Kashmir, is working hard these days to take the voice of the Valley to the world. Umar is going to start his initiative ‘The Mashq’ an open platform for all to showcase their talent in writing, photography, filmmaking, bloging or […]
MDM scheme fails to improve nutritional status of children
The centrally sponsored Mid Day Meal (MDM) scheme has utterly failed in achieving its founding objectives in the state. The scheme was supposed to improve the nutritional status of the primary and upper primary school children. However, the scheme has not been able to do so to date, raising serious questions over planning, implementation and […]
