The State of Jammu & Kashmir is regarded as a crown in India’s head and it is one of the most beautiful places on the entire Earth. Mughal Emperor Jhanghir once said ” If there is ever a heaven on earth, its here, its here, its here”. Throughout the history, the valley of Jammu & Kashmir was famous for its scenic beauty un-till it was made a mess by partitioning India and subsequent actions taken by the respective government. India’s first Prime Minister Mr.Jawaharlal Nehru is always criticized for making…
Read MoreDay: September 28, 2015
Police warns of action against misuse of internet messaging
Jammu and Kashmir Police have warned of action under law against those who ‘misuse’ mobile phone SMS and internet messages intended to stoke communal tension. “Misuse of mobile phone SMS and Internet messaging service to spread malicious rumours with an intention to stoke communal tension and violent activity constitutes commission of offences under the various provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prev) Act, the Information Technology Act and Ranbir Penal Code” said a police spokesman adding “anyone who forwards such messages (including audio, photos or videos) to other individuals or groups shall…
Read MoreThe Crown Princes of Kashmir
Andrew Whitehead Kashmir dispensed with princely rule two generations and more ago – yet there are plenty of crown princes still at hand. The political order has changed utterly but there’s no shortage of aspirants to power whose status has in large part been inherited. That was brought home to me while reading the new and much talked about book by A.S. Dulat, the former head of the Research & Analysis Wing (RAW). In Kashmir: the Vajpayee years, Dulat asserts that the ‘four likely players for the future in Kashmir…
Read MoreKhanqah Maulla: a tale of neglect, apathy
Yaniye Baniye Musalmaani, Mir Syed Ali Hamdani- reverberates in his Khanqah here where he laid the foundation of Islam in Kashmir 700 years ago. In 21st century Muslim Jammu and Kashmir, his Khanqah, from where he preached and guided his disciples to spread Islam far and wide in Kashmir, is in shambles. As one enters Khanqah Mualla in downtown Srinagar, the “cheap” buntings during Urs placed by Waqf management to hide their failure cast a shadow on the majestic view of this historical place. To make it bit attractive, two…
Read MoreKashmir CM says ‘Complications Expected’ but will complete term
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said that “certain complications” were expected while forming alliance with BJP in the state and assured that the coalition government would complete its full term as it is focused on “governance”. Sayeed was speaking at a PDP meeting at his residence late last night, where ministers and legislators belonging to his party and senior party leaders, discussed the situation in the state. “It was a routine meeting called before the start of the Assembly session. I would call it a pre-session get-together,” PDP chief spokesman Mehboob Beg told PTI.…
Read MoreProtests in Kashmir leaves 12 injured
Indian forces have fired tear gas and used batons to disperse hundreds of protesters in India-controlled Kashmir. At least 12 people were injured after protests in the capital Srinagar and other parts of the state turned violent after Eid prayers. Protesters are angered by the arrest of four religious and separatist leaders, and a 40-hour ban on internet services. That ban came after some local Muslim leaders urged people to upload pictures of cows being slaughtered for Eid. Eyewitnesses told the BBC’s Riyaz Masroor that clashes broke out after anti-India…
Read MoreSocial group to launch awareness campaign for Jammu’s interests
Expressing its grave concern over the failure of political groups to protect interests of the people, Mandli Matrayn Dee today announced its decision to launch an aggressive awareness campaign to educate the people of Jammu region about their rights. Mandli Matrayn Dee is a social group comprising retired and serving officers, social activists, artists and advocates. Activities of this group were earlier confined to cultural and literary events. The executive committee of the group today decided to expand activities to make masses aware. Addressing the executive committee, participants regretted that…
Read MoreStrike by PHE workers enters 19th day
The strike by daily wagers working in the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department continued for the 19th day today, affecting water supply to many parts of the city and other areas. The workers protesting under the banner of All J&K PHE, ITI-Trained and CP Workers Association are demanding regularisation of their service and better wages. Wards of protesting workers also joined the strike today. Dozens of children joined the protest at the PHE office on the BC Road to pressure the state government to regularise services of their parents. Several…
Read MorePolice foil recruitment plan of ultras
The J&K Police have foiled a major plan of militants of recruiting at least 14 youths by rescuing them in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The police said all 14 youths between the age group of 16 and 30 years were handed over to their parents after counselling. Pulwama SSP Tajinder Singh said none of the parents of the youths was aware of their activities. “These youths were planning to snatch arms and later join militancy,” the SP said. “Few among them were also planning to attack policemen with chilli powder…
Read MoreTourist slump due to negative publicity: Altaf
Minister for R&B, Altaf Bukhari Sunday said the tourist arrivals have declined in Kashmir mainly due to negative media coverage. “I must admit that media failed us as far as tourism is concerned,” he said speaking at the World Tourism Day celebrated at SKICC here. Bukhari, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said the tourist arrivals witnessed a decline in Kashmir due to negative publicity of various events. “If something is happening on Line of Control 200 kilometers away from Srinagar that is shown as if the entire…
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