Article 370, section 05 reduced to husks: NC
Saying that Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and Section 5 of the JK’s Constitution have been diluted and virtually reduced to husks, National Conference (NC) on Saturday said that the opponents of fiscal autonomy and special position of Jammu and Kashmir under the Constitution of India, have been celebrating since the ‘obnoxious GST’ resolution […]
Internet gag continued for second day
The internet services in Kashmir valley continued to remain suspended in the wake of first death anniversary of Hizbul Mujihadeen commander, Burhan Wani. Authorities had on Thursday asked mobile internet service providers to completely suspend their services till further orders. Not only mobile internet services but broadband services were also snapped by authorities […]
Voices cannot be muzzled by use of brute force, Nawaz tells India
Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif says India cannot suppress the voice of people of Kashmir through use of brute force for their right to self-determination. In a message on the first death anniversary of Kashmiri fighter Burhan Muzaffar Wani on Saturday, he said the blood rendered by Burhan Muzaffar Wani has infused a […]
Pak army chief bats for right to self-determination of Kashmiris
Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday expressed his support to the right of self-determination of Kashmiri people. In a statement issued on first death anniversary of Burhan wani, Bajwa said the sacrifices of “Burhan Wani and Kashmiri youth against Indian atrocities are a testimony of their resolve,” reported Radio Pakistan. Authorities have […]
Army officer among three soldiers injured in militant attack
Three army men including an officer of captain rank were injured in a militant attack Saturday morning in Hajin area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. A senior police official told ‘Kashmir Vision’ that militants attacked an army patrol which was deployed near Hajin hospital in the wee hours today resulting in casualities. The incident is […]
Pellet Plight—a new normal in Kashmir
It all started during 2016 turmoil, when Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Burhan Muzaffar Wani was killed in an encounter at Kokernag area of South Kashmir. People came out on streets in huge numbers and while forces retaliated with pellets, scores of people suffered injuries mostly in the eyes with majority of cases falling in the category […]
Nine years on, permanent campus for New Women’s’ College seems a distant dream
The New Women’s’ College is still awaiting a permanent accommodation for its students despite being setup nine years ago by the J&K government here. The college was sanctioned in 2008 under Prime Minister’s Reconstruction Plan (PMRP) however, the students are yet to take classes in the permanent building. Officials said the college has an […]
Chinese citizens in India served advisory by Beijing
China has issued a safety advisory to its citizens travelling to and living in India over the worsening border row between the two countries. “The (Chinese) embassy in India has issued a safety advisory to its people asking them to pay attention to their safety and avoid unnecessary travel,” a Chinese government official said. The […]
Vohra accords assent to the JK Civic Laws (Special Provisions Amendment Act, 2017
Governor, N. N. Vohra has given his assent to the enactment of “Jammu and Kashmir Civic Laws (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act, 2017.” The Bill was passed by both the Houses of the State Legislature on 7.7.2017. It is to be recalled that the Jammu and Kashmir Civic Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2014 was enacted and […]
Chief Secretary reviews progress of Rakh-i-Arth project for Dal dwellers
Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Saturday chaired a meeting here to deliberate upon the submission of business proposals for the construction of dwelling units atRakh-i-Arth under the PPP mode for the rehabilitation of Dal dwellers. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Commissioner Secretary, H&UD, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, MD, JKPCC, MD, J&K Housing Board, MD, Police Housing […]