Year: 2015

Govt teachers can no more offer private tuition in Jammu

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The Jammu and Kashmir Government has framed new guidelines for the operation of the tuition centres across the state. Tuition centres in the state have been in the news for the past two years for flouting guidelines, affecting the academics of students. In Jammu, the winter capital of the state, the government has put a blanket ban on the private practice of the teachers, engaged in government schools. “All Chief Education Officers (CEOs) are directed to ensure that there is total prohibition on the practice of private tuitions by government…

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CM hopes Modi’s Kashmir visit will be ‘path-breaking’

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Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit here,Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today hoped the trip would be “path-breaking” and help build an atmosphere of trust that Atal Bihari Vajpayee had “so successfully weaved”. He said Modi is keen to usher in a new era of development in the state and hoped that the November 7 visit would provide the much-needed impetus to the development agenda of the PDP-BJP coalition government. Addressing a public meeting here, Sayeed recalled his “camaraderie” with Vajpayee when he was the Chief Minister…

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Madhur Bhandarkar meets former JK Chief Minister

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Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar on Thursday met former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah here. The National Award-winner said he was ecstatic. “It’s always a great pleasure to catch up with the witty, humorous and energetic Dr. Farooq Abdullah Sir. #Kashmir,” Bhandarkar tweeted. The director of critically acclaimed film Page 3 and Fashion also shared photographs in which he is seen engrossed in a conversation with the politician. In the images, Farooq Abdullah, clad in a red t-shirt, can also be seen enjoying the session. On the professional front, Bhandarkar’s…

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International Community urged to play role to solve Kashmir Dispute

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The Pakistan High Commission here commemorated the ‘Kashmir Black Day’ with a programme where speakers urged the international community to play a role in solving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, a territorial dispute between Pakistan and India, dating from 1947. The event held on Tuesday at the high commission here was attended by professors from various universities, academicians, students and Pakistanis residing in Malaysia, the high commission said in a statement. Kashmiri people observe Oct 27 as ‘black day’ annually to protest the arrival of Indian troops and their invasion…

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Abu Qasim Bid Adieu with ‘21-Gun Salute’

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In a recap of 1990s situation, slain militant commander, ‘Abu Qasim’, was given a ’21-Gun salute’ by fellow militants at his funeral in South Kashmir early today. Reports and local witnesses said that when Abu Qasim, who died in a gun fight with forces early Thursday morning, was being bid final adieu by people from South Kashmir parts in Bugam village of Kulgam, militants – four in number – appeared and fired few gun shots in  air. “Militants participated in the Nimaz-e-Jinaza and honoured their commander while firing bullets shots…

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12 Newborn girls abandoned in six months

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On his way to a nearby temple, a priest heard cries coming from near some bushes. As he went near, he was shocked to find a newborn girl wrapped in a piece of cloth. The baby was apparently abandoned by her parents. The baby managed to survive after she was admitted to the respiratory intensive care unit. The incident took place on September 18 at Karin Bagh on the outskirts of the city. However, this is not an isolated case. For quite some time, Jammu is witnessing a distributing trend…

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CM stresses need to improve Srinagar’s infrastructure

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Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today promised to build a new summer capital by integrating modern elements into the city’s rich heritage. Terming Srinagar as a historic centre of authority and influence, the Chief Minister said: “Srinagar is the heart of the state and we need to appreciate its centrality. We also need to improve its fundamentals by working on core sectors like connectivity, businesses, transport, water and drainage systems.” Mufti Sayeed was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new Mehjoor Bridge at Jawahar Nagar and Kissan…

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Kulgam family claims Qasim was their son

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A family in Kulgam district today claimed that slain Lashkar-e-Toiba commander Abu Qasim was their son and not a Pakistani. Khutan Begum, a resident of Khandipora village in Kulgam, claimed that the slain was her son, Muhammad Yaqoob Hajam. “He had left home some 15 years ago and we knew nothing of his whereabouts,” said Khutan, who had come to Bugam village to claim the body. Khutan said her son had a small extra growth behind his ear, which was visible on the slain as well. Superintendent of Police, Shopian,…

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Kulgam shuts against the killing of Abu Qasim, Thousands participated in funeral

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As the news about the killing of LeT commander Abu Qasim reached Kulgam town of south Kashmir scores of youth took to streets and started anti-India sloganeering. Reports said that protests were going on in Kulgam amid complete shutdown. The most wanted LeT commander, Abu Qasim according to police was killed in an encounter at Khandaypora, village of Kulgma district last night. According to the Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone S.J.M.Gillani cordon and search operation was launched at village Khandaypora, Kulgam in south Kashmir which turned into an encounter…

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Geelani calls for parallel ‘million march’ to counter Modi’s Nov 7 Kashmir rally

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Senior pro-freedom leader and Hurriyat (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani has called for a parallel rally to counter PM Modi’s proposed rally in Srinagar on November 7. Hurriyat (G) spokesman Ayaz Akbar told on Thursday that a million march will be organised at TRC Grounds in Srinagar on the day Modi plans a rally. “It will be held at TRC. Our (parallel) rally will be a message to India to read a writing on wall as it will see whether PM’s rally will have large number of people or the…

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