Protests in Shopian village aganist alleged highhandedness of forces
Residents of Saidpora Payeen village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district held protest demonstration and blocked main road on Tuesday against alleged highhandedness of army and paramilitary forces. The residents alleged that forces vandalised property and thrashed locals in the village on Monday evening. “No one was out as people were heading towards Masjids at the time of Iftari, forces entered into […]
JKEJAC holds protest at Press colony
Jammu Kashmir Employees Joint Action Committee (3rd front) today held a protest demonstration against the Government at press Colony in Srinagar. The protesters demanded the release of casual labours working in Forest department. The protesters threatened to start the long-term agitation if their demands are not met. “Release pending wages of our casual labours before Eid either […]
Army vehicle critically injures motorist in Rafiabad
An army vehicle Tuesday hit and critically injured motorcycle -borne youth in Rafiabad area of Baramulla district, sources said. According to reports, an army vehicle hit the motorcycle and injured two youth in the accident. The injured, Asif Ahmed Lone son of Khazir Mohammad Lone resident of Nadihal in Baramulla District was rushed to Sub […]
Pampore observes shutdown for 5th consecutive day
A complete shutdown is being observed in Pampore town for the 5th consecutive day Tuesday to mourn the killing of three Lashkar-e-Toiba militants including one local militant. On Friday, three LeT militants, Junaid Matto of Khudwani Kulgam, Adil Ahmad Mir of Pampore and Waseem Ahmad of Heff Shopian and two civilians were killed in a gun battle […]
Editorial: Mediclaim for employees
Last month the State Administrative Council (SAC) approved the extension of medical insurance scheme, which earlier covered only officer cadre, to non-gazetted employees of the state government. The Cashless Medical Insurance facility would have brought benefits for approximately 3.5 lakh employees of the State Government. The scheme was to be rolled out within one month […]
Irregularities surface in employment of casual laborers
State government has come across irregularities and lapses in the employment of casual laborers who have been provided the wages without following the norm of registering them using Adhar cards. The Finance department has warned officers of serious action after it came across the lapses here recently as the officers have not followed instructions to […]
After four days, normal life resumes in South Kashmir districts
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