IGNOU to open study centres in Gurez, Uri
Srinagar: In a bid to extend its footprint to far off areas, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has decided to open its study centres in cut off areas like Uri and Gurez besides its functional centres in Tanghdar and Karnah in Kupwara district. The announcement was made by regional director of IGNOU Kashmir […]
India issued demarches to Pak, China on dams in PaK
New Delhi: India has issued demarches to both Pakistan and China conveying its position on construction of dams on the Indus river in Pakistan-administered-Kashmir (PaK) by the Pakistani government with assistance committed to these projects by China, the government said today. Replying to a written question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External […]
SHRC directs DC, SSP Kupwara to file report on youth’s killing
Srinagar: State Human Rights Commission Wednesday directed the Deputy Commissioner and SSP Kupwara to file a detailed report about the killing of a Taxi Driver Asif Iqbal. Asif Iqbal, a resident of Thandipora Kupwara was killed by Army in an ambush earlier this week. Army had said that the deceased was asked to stop, however, […]
Unwell Health Services: 58 Anaesthetists, 59 Surgeons cater to needs of patients in 9 districtsÂ
Srinagar: With Kashmir’s healthcare system already grappling with performance crisis, the number of Anaesthetists and Surgeons available at present in Kashmir Division is once again painting a worrying picture as only 58 Anaesthetists and 59 Surgeons are available to cater to the needs of entire population of 9 districts in peripheries. Data in possession of […]
Pellet woes: Two surgeries fail to restore pellet victim’s eyesight
Shopian: Twenty year old, Javaid Ahmad Bhat has failed to regain his eye sight after he was hit by pellets in his right eye. Javaid had to undergo two surgeries but so far his right eye has not seen restoration of sight. Javaid was one among the youth who were targeted by forces as pellets […]
Nehwal slams BWF for ‘crammed’ calendar
New Delhi: Top Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal today slammed the BWF for a “cramped” international calender, which hardly leaves any time for players to recover from injuries or be at their best at important tournaments. Badminton World Federation (BWF) has made it mandatory for top shuttlers to play at least 12 tournaments in a […]
One more youth shuns violence, claims DGP
Srinagar: State’s police chief, Shesh Pal Vaid on Wednesday claimed that a youth who had joined militant ranks has shunned the path of violence and has joined his family again. The Director General of Police (DGP) wished the youth from north Kashmir a good luck. “Another boy from north kashmir leaves path of violence & […]
Young shopkeeper ends life
Srinagar: A shopkeeper ended his life by hanging himself in his house at Aashajipora in Anantnag district of south Kashmir on Tuesday night, police said today. The police has seized the body of the 31-year-old, Irfan Ahmad Magray after recovering it from his house this morning for legal formalities. The police said that no suicide […]
Seven employees suspended
Jammu: Government has ordered suspension of seven employees for allegedly remaining absent from duty in Jammu, an official said today. Minister for Law and Justice Abdul Haq had yesterday paid a surprise visit to the Directorate of Urdu Coordination Cell, an official spokesman said today. During the inspection, seven employees were found absent and the […]
Sickness of our healthcare
The state’s healthcare system is limping, but somehow, it manages to serve the people well. Credit goes to the doctors, who are up on toes and are doing their bit with whatever resources they are provided with. They also get roughed up several times, but they don’t give up. As per data, there isn’t sufficient […]
