Employment Nexus: PDP MLC Issuing Jobs on His Letter Pad!

In a major embarrassment to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, a report said its MLC from Budgam’s Khansahib, Saifuddin Bhat has issued employment orders (the authority not within his power as a legislator) on his letterhead to as many as 22 people for the posts of chowkidaars and sweepers in the Health department in nexus with CMO Budgam, who ‘stamped’ on such orders. “Bhat who was made PDP MLC this year has gone out of way in issuing orders to employ as many persons in the Health department, apparently with…

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This time a Video talk from Burhan

Skipping formal media and using the social networking, Hizb ul Mujahideen’s 19-year-old ‘commander’ Burhan Wani has released a video. Addressing his peers directly, Wani is seeking support for the “cause” for which, he said, they “have left their families”. The grainy video showing Burhan in battle fatigue is the first of its kind. Known for his “motivation power”, Burhan in 5.38 minute video is sitting behind an AK 47, while the Quran is placed alongside a pistol. Two young Hizb militants holding AK-47s stand his guard. He starts on a…

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Mirwaiz reminds India of Kashmir’s centrality in Indo- Pak negotiations since 1947 from UN, Tashkent to Ufa

A meeting of the executive, general and working committee members of APHC , was held under the leadership of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, at his lakeside residence near Nageen on Tuesday. The participants discussed the ongoing political situation in the state with special reference to the breakdown of talks between India and Pakistan and its subsequent fallout on peace and stability in the region. Terming Kashmir issue as a core issue between the two countries, the participants stated that the lingering issue was the main reason for the huge trust deficit…

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Rahul Gandhi meets ceasefire violation victims in Balakote

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited areas hit by Pakistan shelling in Balakote and met victims of ceasefire violation. “People here are very scared and worried,” Rahul Gandhi told reporters in Balakote. “People here want bunkers, insurance for themselves and their animals,” the Congress VP added. Rahul had lengthy discussion with the civilians and the victims who were affected in the cross border shelling, talking to them about their conditions. Later in the day, he will visit the other areas that have been affected by the continuous ceasefire violations.…

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Lesser known facts about garlic

When Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine”, surely he meant therapeutic viands like garlic, known for properties beyond being a taste enhancer in recipes. A native to Central Asia, garlic is being used by humans since 7000 years. Have you ever thought why only garlic is believed in myths to ward off vampires and evil spirits? In fact this wonder food has more uses than you can think of, and some really interesting ones. 1. Garlic is said to be the flag-bearer of white magic in Europe. Central European…

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Foods to cleanse your arteries

Heart health is important for overall health. Blockages in the heart can cause stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and atherosclerosis. Hence we give you top 20 foods are can effectively remove blockages in the arteries and maintain a healthy heart. Here are 20 best heart healthy foods to cleanse your arteries. Turmeric Atherosclerosis is when the arteries harden which is caused by inflammation. Now turmeric or haldi has anti-inflammatory properties. This spice works in favour of reducing heart diseases. Curcumin that’s present in turmeric reduces inflammation in the arteries and…

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Tourism dept gears up for winter games

Attract families for winter sports in Valley: Shah Soon after taking over the charge as Secretary Tourism, Farooq A Shah called a high level meeting to discuss ways and means to promote and organize winter games in Kashmir in the upcoming winter season. The meeting was attended by veterans in winter sports, officials of tourism department and Winter Games Association of J&K on Sunday at Civil Secretariat. Shah said Gulmarg has become a premier ski resort in the Himalayas and many athletes throng the place during winter. He, however, stressed…

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Students, BGSBU administration at loggerheads

The situation at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) is far from getting normal as the students, citing violation of agreement by university officials, have resumed their strike. The officials have termed the strike as unjustified as according to them all the demands of students were met. “We had decided to end the strike following an agreement with university officials in which they conceded our demand to suspend the registrar BGSBU Mohammad Rashid Chowdhary,” said a student representative. “But on Monday when we resumed our classes, we were astonished to…

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Dachigam National Park off limits for tourists

With the authorities making Dachigam National Park ‘out of bounds’ for visitors, the move has irked the local tour and travel operators who say their tour itineraries have been disturbed. “Many of our clients who go to Dachigam park return disappointed,” the tour operators said. “We are being told the closure has been ordered by the CM office. But we wonder why no prior intimation was given to us,” they said, adding that a prior intimation about the park closure “would have guided us not to include Dachigam visit in…

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Work on Srinagar-Jammu highway our priority: Gadkari

‘Special team to review work on highway, other JK roads’ Stating that construction works for the Srinagar – Jammu National Highway is Government of India’s priority, the Union Minister for Roads, Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, Tuesday said the central government is also committed to provide ample funding for the Highways and other roads. “I have directed the authorities to pick up the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on priority. The maintenance of this Highway will be completed within a short period of time with the issue having been taken up by…

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