A persistent effort is being made to turn Kashmir from a political problem to that of an ideological conflict Firdous Syed First of all, a bit of explanation is required here. There is very little that divides a so-called traitor here, from that of a perceived patriot—loyal with the cause. Therefore, finally we should come to realize that everyone of us in Kashmir is, only, the worst victim of a most appalling situation. Yet in case we still need to hold responsible, something or someone, for our miseries; it has…
Read MoreDay: February 18, 2017
Fresh strategy on cards to tackle stone pelters in Kashmir
Two days after stone-throwing youth had interfered with Army operations in Handwara, a high-level review committee has laid down fresh guidelines to deal with stone-throwers. The review committee that met on February 15 has circulated a fresh set of rules for all stakeholders – Army, Central forces like the CRPF, J&K Government and the J&K Police. This comes against the backdrop of Army Chief General Bipin Rawat’s warning that people obstructing Army operations would face tough action. Top sources confirmed to Kashmir Post that a four-step procedure had been laid down.…
Read MoreAnother spell of Rain, Snow likely in Valley from Today
The Meteorological Department today said a fresh spell of rain and snow was likely to occur across the Kashmir valley as two western disturbance systems were fast approaching the region. The department, in its morning forecast bulletin, said that fairly widespread to widespread rain and snow was likely to occur in the region on Saturday and Sunday. It said the downpour was also likely to continue on Monday and would reduce in intensity on Tuesday. The latest spell of precipitation will be caused by two western disturbance systems which are…
Read MoreGovernor, Chief Minister review ongoing development works in Katra
Governor NN Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti reviewed the various ongoing development works and the future infrastructure requirements of Katra and its surrounding areas at a high-level meeting at Raj Bhawan here today. Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh, MoS for Finance and Planning Ajay Nanda, Chief Secretary BR Sharma, senior officers of the government and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board attended the meeting. The Governor observed that as the base town of the pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, Katra is a fast expanding town where varied…
Read MoreKashmir Valley becomes more expensive to Live
The cost of living in Kashmir is getting more expensive with retail inflation for past two consecutive months – December and January – has increased by more than 7 percent, which is double than all-India average of 3 percent. The retail inflation, according the consumer price index (CPI) measured by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in the state for December and January was 7.15 percent and 7.01 percent as compared to all-India average of 3.41 percent and 3.17 percent for the same period than a year ahead.…
Read More57 Govt employees encroach forest land across JK Tourist Resorts
‘12 encroachers have grabbed 0.83 hectares of forest land in ‘ Patnitop’ Nearly 50 hectares of prime forest land in Jammu and Kashmir has been encroached by 221 land grabbers, including 57 state government employees, in four famous tourist resorts of Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Patnitop and Aharbal. As per an official report of State Forest Ministry, 217 people including influential persons and government employees have encroached on 49.99 hectares (nearly 124 acres) of prime forest land in the four tourist resorts. Pahalgam with its dense forests and picturesque hills has seen…
Read MorePak flag waving youths clash with security forces across Kashmir, Scores injured
Scores injured in clashes across Kashmir JKLF Holds Sit In At Lal Chowk Hurriyat (G) Stages Protest In Old City, Hyderpora People Offer Funeral Prayers-In-Absentia For Pakistan Blast Victims At least ten youth were injured in clashes with the government forces across Kashmir after Friday congregational prayers while as resistance leaders staged protests at different places. Witnesses said that soon after the congregational prayers concluded at the historic Jamia Masjid in old Srinagar’s Nowhatta area, scores of youth took to the streets and hurled bricks and stones at the force personnel,…
Read MorePDP-led Govt ‘dumps’ Srinagar for Central Road Scheme
Of 119 projects submitted by the J&K Government to New Delhi for funding under the Central Road Fund scheme, only two projects for Srinagar district figure in the list, indicating how much the development of J&K’s summer capital is the priority of the PDP-led Government. The information disclosed by the Roads & Buildings department in the recently- concluded Assembly Session reveals that the State Government sought Rs 35 crore for Srinagar out of more than Rs 1700 crore it asked from the Government of India under the CRF scheme. According…
Read More2 PDP Ministers Resign within hours after Cabinet Reshuffle
Senior People’s Democratic Party minister Basharat Bukhari on Friday resigned from Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s cabinet, hours after being inducted into the ministry. Mr Bukhari took the sudden step apparently irked over being stripped of important portfolios of relief, rehabilitation and revenue portfolio and allotted less significant portfolio of horticulture. “I have stated the reason behind my action in my resignation letter to Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti,” Mr Bukhari told Kashmir Post. Ms Mufti on Friday also re-inducted Altaf Bukhari, legislator from Amira Kadal, into her council of ministers. Altaf…
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