Pak army chief bats for right to self-determination of Kashmiris
Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday expressed his support to the right of self-determination of Kashmiri people. In a statement issued on first death anniversary of Burhan wani, Bajwa said the sacrifices of “Burhan Wani and Kashmiri youth against Indian atrocities are a testimony of their resolve,” reported Radio Pakistan. Authorities have […]
Army officer among three soldiers injured in militant attack
Three army men including an officer of captain rank were injured in a militant attack Saturday morning in Hajin area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. A senior police official told ‘Kashmir Vision’ that militants attacked an army patrol which was deployed near Hajin hospital in the wee hours today resulting in casualities. The incident is […]
Pellet Plight—a new normal in Kashmir
It all started during 2016 turmoil, when Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Burhan Muzaffar Wani was killed in an encounter at Kokernag area of South Kashmir. People came out on streets in huge numbers and while forces retaliated with pellets, scores of people suffered injuries mostly in the eyes with majority of cases falling in the category […]
Nine years on, permanent campus for New Women’s’ College seems a distant dream
The New Women’s’ College is still awaiting a permanent accommodation for its students despite being setup nine years ago by the J&K government here. The college was sanctioned in 2008 under Prime Minister’s Reconstruction Plan (PMRP) however, the students are yet to take classes in the permanent building. Officials said the college has an […]
Chinese citizens in India served advisory by Beijing
China has issued a safety advisory to its citizens travelling to and living in India over the worsening border row between the two countries. “The (Chinese) embassy in India has issued a safety advisory to its people asking them to pay attention to their safety and avoid unnecessary travel,” a Chinese government official said. The […]
Vohra accords assent to the JK Civic Laws (Special Provisions Amendment Act, 2017
Governor, N. N. Vohra has given his assent to the enactment of “Jammu and Kashmir Civic Laws (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act, 2017.” The Bill was passed by both the Houses of the State Legislature on 7.7.2017. It is to be recalled that the Jammu and Kashmir Civic Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2014 was enacted and […]
Chief Secretary reviews progress of Rakh-i-Arth project for Dal dwellers
Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Saturday chaired a meeting here to deliberate upon the submission of business proposals for the construction of dwelling units atRakh-i-Arth under the PPP mode for the rehabilitation of Dal dwellers. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Commissioner Secretary, H&UD, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, MD, JKPCC, MD, J&K Housing Board, MD, Police Housing […]
State govt unable to reach out to people: Congress
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress (JKPCC) Saturday expressed concern over the deteriorated situation in the Kashmir Valley and the total failure of the State and the Central Govt during the past two and half years to restore normalcy here. A meeting of senior functionaries’ and leaders including Legislators of Congress Party was held here today, […]
Regularize us or we will take to stone pelting, threaten contractual lecturers
The hunger strike by contractual lecturers (10 2) entered 144th day, on Saturday, who are demanding regularization as per the Civil Services Special Provision Act 2010. This legislature was passed for the regularization of all the ad-hoc or contractual employees. The contractual lecturers raised slogans like laayen gey layen gaye hum kranti layen gaye, hamara […]
Editorial: Mockery of highest order
What can be termed as a worst form of mockery is the announcement by a minister claiming that all the government educational institution and educational offices in the state of Jammu and Kashmir will be provided with reliable internet facility soon. The ministers announcement claimed that all the High and Higher Secondary Schools, DIETs, SIEs, […]
