Pakistan marble mine collapse kills 19, many critical
Peshawar: At least 19 people have been killed and dozens were battling for their lives after six units of the famed marble mines in Pakistan’s Ziarat Ghar mountain collapsed, causing large boulders to fall on them, according to media reports on Tuesday. The mines collapsed on Monday night, instantly killing 12 miners, the Geo News […]
Relentless interference
The cool environs and the serenity in the atmosphere particularly in Kashmir valley may no longer be a reality as one of the important asses, the glaciers in this part of the world are witnessing a fast shrinkage. The reasons can be varies but it is becoming a reality that glaciers are witnessing a change […]
Homosexuality and the ‘Muslim Gay’
Hakim Faiza Fatima It was on 6th September 2018 that Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which prohibited homosexuality in India was struck down by a 5-judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court of India which recorded that Section 377 was “irrational arbitrary and incomprehensible, as it fetters the right to equality for Lesbian, […]
NTPHC in south Kashmir lacks staff, other basic facilities
Anantnag: Established almost two decades ago, the New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) in Naina Sangam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district is painting a grim picture as the health institution lacks all basic facilities leaving the patients to suffer. Residents told ‘Kashmir Vision’ that a NTPHC was established here before 20 years back and falls […]
Monitoring cell to be setup for timely redressal of public grievances
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration will set up a monitoring cell to compile and forward all public grievances to deputy commissioners concerned in districts to ensure their timely redressal, officials said Tuesday. The cell is being launched on the direction of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to address public grievances related to different sectors. The […]
Sikhs demand inclusion of Punjabi as official language
Jammu: Members of the Sikh community staged a demonstration here on Tuesday, demanding inclusion of Punjabi in the list of official languages in Jammu and Kashmir. Led by Supreme Sikh Organisation (SSO) chairperson S Gurmeet Singh, the demonstrators said they would intensify their struggle if their demand is not met. The protest in Gandhi Nagar […]
Three LeT associates arrested in Bandipora
Srinagar: Three “overground workers” of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) have been arrested in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district and incriminating materials found in their possession, police said on Tuesday. A police official said information was received on Sunday about miscreants hoisting Pakistani flags at the behest of active LeT militants at the main market of the Hajin […]
‘Chinese aggression’ : Shiv Sena Dogra Front holds protests in Jammu
Jammu: The Shiv Sena Dogra Front (SSDF), a local political outfit, on Tuesday staged a protest here against the aggressive maneuvers by Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh. The Army earlier in the day said Chinese troops fired shots in the air and attempted to close in on an Indian position in eastern Ladakh. The protesters, […]
J&K SLSA observes International Literacy Day
District Legal Services Authorities organize events in all districts
SRINAGAR: J&K State Legal Services Authority observed “International Literacy Day” here Tuesday under the supervision of Chief Justice of High Court of J&K and Patron-in-Chief J&K SLSA, Gita Mittal and Executive Chairman, J&K SLSA, Justice Rajesh Bindal. Meanwhile, the event with theme “Literacy Teaching and Learning in the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond” was observed by […]
