Making forests vulnerable
Jammu and Kashmir has been losing its forest cover at a very fast pace. Not only is a wanton loot of the forest reserves going on across the state but the government too is contributing its share. Under the garb of development numerous projects have been cleared in the state just to ensure that the […]
Department of Registration created in JK, 7 commissions disbanded
Srinagar: As the Union Territories of Ladakh and J&K will come into existence from October 31, the State Administrative Council (SAC) has accorded sanction to the creation of a new Department of Registration under the Registration Act, 1908. The centre on August 5 scrapped Article 370 and Article 35 A, besides dividing the state into […]
Social media regulations
The last few years have seen an enormous increase in the use of social media in a developing country like India. The main reason for this increased use of the internet proved to be the lower internet tariffs, use of smart devices and last-mile connectivity. As more and more people are becoming part of the […]
Why punish the people
India and Pakistan have been on a warpath ever since the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The relations between the two countries have been on a confrontational mode since the two were carved as two nations from a same entity. The two countries experience a thaw in relations for few weeks […]
Under vigil
The administration over the past two months have been taking various decisions to maintain calm in the state after the special status was revoked on August 5. Many decisions that have been taken have raised eyebrows as some of the announcements have been such which fail to justify logic and rationale thinking. One such decision […]
A tough ordeal
Journalists in Kashmir are witnessing difficult times. Since the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status by the Union government on August 5, the members of the fourth estate have been witnessing numerous issues. The prime concern for them is the communication blockade which has not only hampered their work but left an impregnable mark […]
Shops in Srinagar open in morning hours, private vehicles ply on roads
Srinagar: Some shops in the city opened in the morning hours on Wednesday but main markets and other business establishments across the Kashmir Valley remained shut for the 59th consecutive day. Normal life in the valley has been disrupted following abrogation of Article 370 on August 5. Official sources said increased movement of private transport […]
J-K parties will fight attempt to abrogate special status of state: Abdullah
Srinagar, Aug 4 (PTI) Regional parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday unanimously resolved to fight any attempt to abrogate the constitutional provisions that guarantee it special status or any move to trifurcate the state. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, reading out a resolution adopted at the meeting, said the parties have decided to send delegations […]
Four drug peddlers arrested
Jammu, Aug 4 (PTI) Four suspected drug peddlers were arrested on Sunday in two separate operations in Jammu and Udhampur districts, police said. Vijay Chandera, Kanhiya Chandra and Ajay Kumar, all residents of Chhattisgarh, were arrested in Bishnah town of Jammu district after 1.5 kg ganja was found in their possession, they said. Another accused, […]
