Wasawhal-Hajipora road in shambles, authorities turn a blind eye
Shopian: Residents of Wasawhal, Shangran check, TungdanKharwar, Chotigam and its adjacent areas in Watchi constituency of Shopian district are up in arms against the Road and Building department (R&B) for failing to macadamise the Wasawhal-Hajipora road from the last 15 years. According to the locals the road is in shambles and authorities have turned a […]
Innovative: Govt mulling to setup coaching centres in degree colleges
Srinagar: In a significant development, the higher education department is mulling to setup coaching centres in all the degree colleges of J&K state. In this regard the officials have given directions to the college principals to explore the possibility of setting up coaching centres within campuses which would cater to various competitive exams and specified […]
‘Unrestricted’ mineral excavation damaging Ranbiara Nallah
Shopian: The unchecked and unrestricted mineral excavation in river Ranibara has left it damaged to a great extent, experts say. Contractors who have been allotted the excavation contracts have violated all guidelines and continue to damage the river and concerned authorities are acting as mute spectators, locals in the area said. They said that the […]
Mason turned militant was forced to join militancy, alleges family
Pulwama: Top LeT commander Tawseef Ahmad Yatoo son of Abdul Aziz Yatoo resident of Gadbug in Lassipora area of Pulwalma was one among the four slain militants killed in a pre-dawn encounter at LassiporaPulwama. Tawseef according to his family was arrested more than 20 times for having links with militants before he finally joined militant […]
Appointing MOs: PG students in GMC asked to submit undertakings
Srinagar: The Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar Monday issued an order asking all the Post Graduate students to submit an undertaking to make sure that they don’t take up any additional assignments while they are yet to complete their PGs. The order issued by the Principal, GMC DrSamia Rashid states that PG students who have […]
With tulips in full bloom Valley opens its arms to tourists
Srinagar: Asia’s largest tulip garden overlooking the famous Dal Lake here in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir was Sunday thrown open to public, marking the beginning of new tourism season in the valley. The garden witnessed an impressive footfall of locals and tourists on the first day of its opening this year. “The […]
No let up: Four more youth go missing in South Kashmir
Shopian: At least four youth have been reported to have gone missing and are likely to have joined the militant ranks, sources said. The missing youth have been identified as Zeenatul Islam Mir, son of Mohammad Ishaq Mir of TurkwangamShopian, Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul RazakBhatof WatchiShopian, Shariq Ahmad Nengroo, son of Mohammad YousufNegroo […]
Laidback: JK takes a casual approach in registering births: Data
Less than 50 per cent cases being registered within stipulated timeframe of 21 days
Less than 50 per cent cases being registered within stipulated timeframe of 21 days
Facelift: Schools operating from rented spaces to miss out on up-gradation
Srinagar: While the school education department has started an exhaustive exercise for facelift of the government run educational institutions, the schools functioning from rented accommodations are given step motherly treatment with no facilities being provided to the students enrolled in these institutions. As a policy matter, the school education department has fixed a target to […]
‘Wanted militants’ of HM, LeT come on police radar in Kishtwar
Jammu: The posters carrying pictures of seven “wanted militants” affiliated with the HizbulMujahideen and the Lashker-e-Taiba have come up in Kishtwar district with an announcement for a cash reward and a job for anyone providing information leading to their arrest or killing. The hilly Kishtwar district in this province, which was declared militancy-free over a […]