Activities of militants, separatists a challenge: MHA Report
A report of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has noted that the stepped up militant activity along the line of control (LoC) and the cross border exchange of firing between Indian and Pakistani troops has deteriorated the security scenario and the activities of militants and separatists remains a challenge. For the last two days […]
India to face ‘roadblock’ to NSG bid
China on Monday gave a clear-cut hint that it would block India’s plea for inclusion in the prestigious Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), media reports said. The Communist Party-ruled nation said that there was no change in its position for New Delhi’s bid for entry into the group. The Chinese persistence on its stand against India’s […]
Mending the education sector: Private Schools pin hopes on foreign educationists
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Cop joins militant ranks
Constable Syed Naveed Mushtaq had fled with four INSAS rifles from the guard post at a FCI go-down in Chandpora in Budgam on Saturday, a police official said. Besides police confirmation, militant outfit Hizbul Mujhadeen also confirmed the entry of police constable into the militant organization. A spokesperson of the Hizb, Burhanuddin told a […]
‘Hindu rashtra’ mindset can’t get you closer to K-solution: Ayer tells BJP
Former Union Minister Mani Shankar on Monday said that the BJP government would not be able to find a solution to Kashmir problem until it changes its ‘Hindu rashtra’ mindset. Aiyar slammed the government for being unable to make any inroads or resolve the Kashmir problem in the past three years, the Business Standard reported. […]
NC seeks special session of Legislature
Opposition National Conference (NC) has sought a special session of the State Legislature and constitution of Union Cabinet Sub Committee for deliberating the course of action with regard to permanent resolution of problems confronted to people along the Line of Control and International Border in the state. “This is a human issue that calls for […]
Unsafe school buildings risk lives of students, govt mute spectator
The building of Govt Primary School Kanikoot in Pulwama district that has over 60 students is unsafe as it was badly damaged during the 2014 floods. Despite the tall claims of the government, especially the Education Department, nothing has been done so far for the restoration and repair work of the school structure. Headmaster of […]
Let there be no violence in Kashmir during Ramzan: Citizens group
Concerned Citizens Group led by Yashwant Sinha, Monday urged the Government of India (GoI) to begin the dialogue process with all stake-holders as promised in the Agenda for Alliance (AoA) of the PDP-BJP led Jammu and Kashmir Government. In a statement the group said that “there is no respite from violence in parts of […]
JKYF distributes ‘ration kits’
J&K Yateem Foundation, (JKYF) organised a pre-Ramdhan (Istaqbal-e-Ramdhan) at Baitul Hilal Chawalgam Kulgam in which a large number of guests, donors, volunteers, students and destitute participated. The programme started with the recitation of verses of the Holy Quran by the inmates of Baitul Hilal followed by Niat-e-Rasool (S.A.W). The dignitaries who spoke on this occasion […]
Action ordered against 32 officials
Director Agriculture Kashmir, Altaf Ajaz Andrabi Monday ordered administrative action against the 32 officials including five officers who were found absent from their duties. Andrabi made a surprise visit to the various offices in the complex of Chief Agriculture Officer, Srinagar and checked the attendance of the employees during which 32 employees including five officers […]