After World Bank’s help, damaged schools to witness reconstruction
Srinagar: After four years of delay, the school education department has finally initiated the process for reconstruction of school buildings that were damaged during 2014 floods. The funds for the construction of the buildings, according to officials will be provided by the World Bank. “We have identified the flood-affected buildings which need to be reconstructed […]
NC looking out for a role
Though being an oldest political party in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference has failed to fulfill its role, both while being in power and out of it. The party which should have set out a role for itself for both the situations is directionless with no clear cut policy statements coming from the top […]
Kashmiri youth being selectively killed: Mirwaiz
Says mass unity at this juncture inevitable to protect priceless sacrifices
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman and Jamia Masjid’s head cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was Friday allowed to deliver sermons before the mandatory congregational prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid. After the authorities allowed congregational prayers at Jamia Masjid after three consecutive weeks, Mirwaiz who was also freed from 20-day-long house detention, termed the prevailing situation […]
Hurriyat (G) stages protest, demand immediate halt on innocent killings
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) leaders and activists on Friday held protests after congregational Friday prayers in Hyderpora against the killings, atrocities, pro-long detention of political prisoners and continuous house detention of its chairman, Syed Ali Geelani from last nine years. Hurriyat (G) as per a statement issued here organized a peaceful protest at Hyderpora Srinagar […]
Don’t force parents to buy books from selected outlets: PSAJK to school managements
Srinagar: Taking cognizance of reports about some schools indulging in single-point-sale of books and uniforms, Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) Friday directed all of its member schools to remain fair and transparent in their dealings and allow books and uniforms to be sold in open market. The Association in a meeting took […]
Violence must stop as it brings destruction: Er Rasheed
Srinagar: Condemning the murder of BJP leader Anil Parihar and his brother at Kishtwar by unknown gunmen, Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) president and MLA Langate, Engineer Abdul Rashid Sheikh on Friday said that violence must stop and it brings nothing except destruction. In a statement issued here, Er Rasheed said, “There could be no justification […]
