Shopian observes shutdown, as slain driver is laid to rest
A complete shutdown was observed in South Kashmri’s Shopian district against government forces tactics to force civilian drivers to ferry them for anti-militancy operations. Eyewitnesses said that thousands of people participated in the funeral prayers of slain driver Nazir Ahmad Sheikh who was laid to rest at his ancestral graveyard in Kachdoora amid pro-freedom and […]
Banks to go cashless in South Kashmir
In wake of rising incidents of bank heist in South Kashmir, Government has issued an advisory to Jammu and Kashmir Bank directing authorities to immediately stop cash transactions in 40 branches of twin districts Shopian and Pulwama in South Kashmir. Jammu Kashmir Government in its advisory has declared 40 bank branches of Jammu Kashmir Bank […]
Tempers run high as police continues action against students
Student protests refuse to die down in South Kashmir as police have carried out raids in Pulwama and at least arrested 14 youth in past one week while as it is looking out for over 100 others who had protested and indulged in the stone pelting since April 12 when demonstrations started here. Police […]
Pollens posing severe health risks for people
With spring season at its zenith, the pollens from the Poplar trees is once turning into a major health hazard as people across the Valley have been braving allergies and other related health concerns. Pertinently, the poplar trees shed cotton-like material that causes allergy and various respiratory disorders. This cotton like material is irritating and […]
Political initiatives needed for settling political issues: Tarigami
CPI (M) leader and MLA Kulgam, Mohammad Yusuf Tarigami Friday stresses for initiating political ingenuities to resolve the situation arising in Kashmir Valley. “Neither military nor militancy was solution to Kashmir issue, Kulgam MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami said. He said that political issues could be settled only through political initiatives. “The crackdown launched in South […]
No funds for rebuilding schools damaged during 2016 unrest
The educational institutions torched by arsonists during summer uprising of 2016 await restoration and renovation as the department of education is not taking up the issue on priority. The department’s failure to ensure speedy restoration works is causing inconvenience to the students who were adjusted in adjacent schools, post unrest. Officials said the department […]
Hizb module busted in Shopian
Police on Friday claimed to have busted a module of Hizbul Mujahideen militant outfit by arresting three activists in Shopian district of South Kashmir. A police official said that a joint team of army, SOG and police arrested three over ground workers (OGWs) from the town following specific information. The OGWs according to the official […]
Contractors seek CM’s intervention on release of liabilities
J&K Contractors Welfare Association has sought personal intervention of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, who also holds the portfolio of Tourism Ministry in mitigating the sufferings confronting contractors. The Association in a statement issued here said that an official has misappropriated the funds released as additionality in March 2017 for clearing liabilities. “The officer in […]
Women SHG’s to be strengthen, promoted: Minister
Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Law and Justice, Abdul Haq Khan, Friday said the state government is committed to strengthen the women self-help groups (SHGs) in order to eradicate rural poverty and to achieve overall development of village economy. Speaking while interacting with the members of SHGs, Khan said that besides effective and […]
Minister visits Chankan-da-Bagh trade facilitation centre
Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga today visited Chankan- da- Bagh Trade Facilitation Centre (TFC), Poonch to review the progress of second phase of construction works on various components including work on fifty bedded barracks, dormitory, compound walls, medical centre and parking facilities which are being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. […]
