Unplanned, illegal constructions continue unabated in Sonamarg The ‘Meadow of Gold’ Sonamarg is fast losing its charm, thanks to the failure of the successive governments to prevent unplanned and illegal constructions from coming up at the world famous tourist resort. A number of concrete structures- including hotels, restaurants and even residential houses- have sprouted in Sonamarag. “These days Sonamarg seems to be turning into a residential colony due to the mushroom growth of unplanned constructions in recent past,” a local resident said. “Many influential people who had sought permission for…
Read MoreDay: September 14, 2015
Effect of Article 370 & Laws Not Applicable in J&K
Whenever there is discussion about law and order in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, a blame game starts and both side (State of Jammu & Kashmir and the Indian Government) accuses each other for deteriorating the law and order situation of the state. Article 370 is also accused for entire mess and few people came up with their own laws, even if they are non-existing. The article 370 is one of the main reason for current tug of war as it empowers the state of Jammu & Kashmir to…
Read MorePalhallan observes shutdown after discovery of three bullet-ridden bodies
Life has come to a halt in Palhallan and Pattan towns after after three bullet-ridden bodies were found in an orchard in Shutz village on Monday. Witnesses said that shopkeepers downed their shutters while schools and colleges were closed after news of the deaths spread in the area. Hours after three bodies were found by locals in the orchard, police is yet to ascertain the identity of the deceased youth. “It has been hours since the bodies were recovered. And their pictures have become viral on the social media. Still,…
Read MoreGovt failed to stop attacks on the Kashmiri students outside the state: Hurriyat
Expressing its deep concern and anguish over the attack on the Kashmiri students in Udhaipour Rajasthan, All Parties Hurriyat Conference criticized the state government for completely failing in stopping the mistreatment and attacks on the Kashmiri students studying outside the state and said that they are merely doing lip service over this issue. In a statement issued to GNV .Hurriyat conference said that the Kashmiris are looked with suspicious eyes everywhere in India and they are being harassed and punished for resisting the forced occupation of India. Hurriyat conference also…
Read MoreBJP leader to organize beef party in South Kashmir
Even as BJP, a coalition partner in Jammu & Kashmir government, has welcomed the high court ruling asking police to strictly implement beef ban in the state, a party leader from south Kashmir will organize a beef party to send across a message of religious tolerance. “I have decided to organize a party for both Hindus and Muslims. The Muslims will be served beef and the Hindus an exclusively vegetarian meal. They will share a table and it will send a message of brotherhood and religious tolerance,” Khurshid Ahmad Malik,…
Read MoreUnion Health Ministry recommends H1N1 vaccine to vulnerable group in J&K
With the spurt in H1N1 cases this year in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Health ministry has recommended vaccination for doctors, healthcare workers and other vulnerable groups for the three prevalent virus strains, including H1N1 in the month of September and October. As per the advisory issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), vaccination should be given to four to five vulnerable groups to prevent H1N1 epidemic in the coming months. The group includes children under the age of five, elderly and immune compromised patients and doctors and…
Read MoreKashmir on the streets and Palestine at the UN
Dr. Syed Nazir Gilani People of Jammu and Kashmir (Muslims in particular) and the people of Palestine (Muslim in particular) are engaged in opposition with two respective cruel administrations. Imprisonment, torture, taking the dissent (youth in particular) out of circulation and use of military force are common practices followed by Delhi and Tel Aviv. Kashmiri and Palestinian people continue to be on the streets and this semblance of unrest is a permanent feature in their daily lives. Palestinians however, have distinguished their method and wisdom, by being active off street…
Read MoreBaba Ghulam Shah Badshah University
For 20 days now, the Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) is closed and nobody seems to care. On one hand Chief Minister is promising education revolution and on the other hand 2200 students are staring at the loss of one academic year, depression and police harassment. The closure in this case is neither to ensure law and order nor summer vacations. Till date the government, particularly the education ministry has failed to solve the biggest crisis facing the education sector in its tenure. The crisis which could have been…
Read MoreMehbooba, Omar, Akhtar express outrage over marathon violence
Culprits won’t be spared: PDP chief The violence during the ‘Big Kashmir Marathon’ has evoked criticism from the mainstream political parties with the ruling Peoples Democratic Party promising strict action against the miscreants. Speaking at a function in Bandipora, PDP president and MP, Mehbooba Mufti said: “It is highly regrettable and condemnable that some miscreants appeared on Boulevard and assaulted our daughters and sisters who were among the participants of the marathon.” “It is unfortunate that these miscreants have torn clothes of female participants,” she said, urging parents and civil…
Read MoreHardline Geelani eclipses moderate Mirwaiz
With several mid-ranking and veteran separatists gravitating around Syed Ali Geelani, the aging pro-Pakistan politician is overshadowing moderate Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. Geelani’s position strengthened last week when three senior separatists, who have been associated with anti-India politics for more than two decades, announced their decision to join his hardline faction of the Hurriyat Conference. Since the split in the region’s main separatist amalgam Hurriyat Conference in 2003, the moderates had remained more acceptable to Pakistan than Geelani’s hardline camp, which is now reversing. The entry of Shabir Ahmad…
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