Hurriyat (M) condemns targeting of students
Strongly condemning the use of brutal force and teargas shelling by the government forces on the protesting students in Srinagar and Pulwama, a spokesman of Hurriyat Conference (M) said that the students were protesting against the atrocities committed and arrest of their fellow students and were demanding their release. “The use of violence and suppressing […]
Govt hires UMTC for survey of better Traffic management plan in the city
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today reviewed the progress of traffic management plan in the city. Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Chief Engineer R&B, SSP Traffic, RTO Kashmir, Deputy Director Planning and other concerned officers were present in the meeting. Div Com was informed that government will hire Urban Mass Transit Company Limited […]
Protesters demand arrest of driver involved in hit and run case
Locals from Bhag Jogi Lankar Rainawari Tuesday staged protest outside police post Nehru Park seeking the arrest of driver responsible for the death of a teenager. Shabir Ahmed Paktoo (21) died in a road accident on April 27 when he was run over by a speedy unknown vehicle near Ghat Number 2 of Dalgate […]
Sorry state of affairs in SDH Bijbehara, dermatologist made to act as gynaecologist
The lives of the patients and the staff of the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) of Bijbehara in Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s home town continues to be at risk as the building was declared unsafe by the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department over two years ago. The building of the hospital is still in a dilapidated condition […]
Gilkar condemns use of force against girl students
Chief Spokesperson of Jammu and Kashmir Mahaz-e-Aazadi, Muhammad Yousuf Gilkar Tuesday condemned the use of ‘brute force’ by the government forces on the protesting girl students in Srinagar. In a statement issued here, Gilkar termed the incident as ‘inhuman as well as undemocratic’. “A girl was kicked continuously in her stomach. She fell unconscious but […]
Eight illegal constructions razed in, around Dal Lake
Continuing with its drive against the violators of Master Plan, the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA), through its Enforcement Wing Tuesday demolished eight illegal constructions that were raised in and around Dal Lake. According to the statement issued, eight illegal constrictions raised in violation of the High Court orders were demolished at Pandithpora, Rainawari, […]
Burn Hall authorities disappoint students, parents
The parents who have enrolled their wards in the Valley’s prominent private school Tuesday alleged favouritism by the authorities in organizing a Fancy Dress Competition. The students from class 1st to 5th were asked to prepare for the Fancy Dress Competition, slated to be organized on Tuesday. However, citing the lack of space on the […]
Minister takes stock of facilities at GB Pant hospital
Minister for Health and Medical Education, Bali Bhagat, today visited GB Pant hospital here to take stock of the medical facilities available at the health institution. During the visit, the Minister inspected various sections of the hospital and was briefed in detail about services being provided to the patients. He called upon the doctors and […]
LPGEF threatens to censor water supply to consumers
All Jammu and Kashmir Low Paid Government Employees Federation (AJKLPGEF) of Public Health Engineering (PHE) department Tuesday staged protest against the government for ‘failing to implement the order issued in the year 1991’. The member of the federation assembled at Srinagar’s Press Enclave and chanted slogans like ‘we want justice’. The protesting members of the […]
SPO injured in Doda firing succumbs in Jammu hospital
One of the Special Police Officers, who was critically injured during mysterious firing in Doda district, today succumbed to his injuries at a hospital here. “SPO Mohammad Younis this morning succumbed to his injuries in Government Medical College and Hospital here,” Police said. Two SPOs were injured in a ‘mysterious firing’ in the hilly area […]
