Fresh snowfall in Kashmir, cold conditions continue
Srinagar: The famous ski-resort of Gulmarg and other areas in the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley witnessed a fresh bout of snow last night, though intense cold abated due to an overcast sky. There were reports of precipitation in many areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir. The administration in Kashmir yesterday issued an […]
Avalanche warning in various areas
Srinagar: A low danger avalanche warning was issued Thursday for some avalanche prone areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Chandigarh-based Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) issued the avalanche warning for the areas above 2500 metre altitude. The warning is valid for the next 24 hours starting at 5 pm today. The warning exists for avalanche […]
Skier killed in avalanche at Gulmarg, another rescued
Srinagar: An international skier from Sweden died after a snow avalanche hit him on Affarwat peak in north Kashmir’s Gulmarg, police said. The police said that two skiers got trapped when the avalanche hit them near the second phase of car cable Gandola on Affarwat peak. “One skier, Daniel, from Sweden was killed while as […]
School admin put career of six students at stake, parents seek justice
Pulwama: In yet another instance of negligence, the Headmaster and staff at the Government High School Padgampora Awantipora have put the career of at least six students at stake by disallowing them to appear in the annual board examinations last year. Giving details of their ordeal, the students told ‘Kashmir Vision’ that they completed all […]
5 Radiologists catering to healthcare needs of entire populace in valley
Srinagar: Diagnostic set-up in peripheries is working in shambles, painting a grim picture in terms of non availability of Radiologists and the required machinery, thus, adding to the already limping healthcare system in Kashmir valley. The figures available with ‘Kashmir Vision’ state that there are only 7 sanctioned posts for Radiologists in Kashmir valley, with 5 […]
Minister cornered for ‘mismanaging’ funds
Jammu: The Minister for Rural Development Abdul Haq Khan had to face angry ruling party legislators and the opposition for allegedly mismanaging the funds sanctioned under various central schemes. The members from ruling as well as opposition parties on Thursday cornered the minister over mismanagement of funds in centrally sponsored schemes and the failure of […]
Teachers for poll duty: Govt says move proving detrimental for academics
Jammu: Government on Thursday admitted that the deployment of government school teachers for election duties is adversely affecting the academics and overall education standards of students in government run schools. Minister for education Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari in reply to a query raised by MLA Dina Nath Bhagat during the question hour of the Legislative […]
Is Google Making Us Stupid?
On Reading: “Once I was a scuba diver in the sea of words. Now I zip along the surface like a guy on a jet ski.” As usual, I was rummaging through my digital screen, hopping and bouncing from one web page to another-assuring every tab that I shall come back and spend equal […]
Editorial: Justices for Asifa
Srinagar: An eight year old girl Asifa from Kuthua district was abducted, allegedly raped and killed in broad day light. According to the eyewitnesses, she had marks of violence on her body. After the event, condemnations poured in from every corner of the society. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti expressed outrage, members of the opposition parties […]
Pak warns of ‘befitting response’ to any misadventure
Islamabad: Pakistan today said India’s confrontational attitude may lead to a “strategic miscalculation” and warned of “befitting response to any misadventure” following statements by the Indian Army chief. Indian Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat last week said that the force was ready to call Pakistan s “nuclear bluff” and cross the border if the government […]