The BJP, while expressing its reservation against the joint statement of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industries (KCCI) and its Jammu counterpart, today said demand of creating free economic zone to trade with China, Pakistan and Central Asia was against the sovereignty and integrity of the country. “The joint statement of traders of Kashmir and Jammu is ill-conceived and has dangerous implications and consequences,” said Varinder Gupta, spokesperson of the BJP’s state unit. “The demand for free economic zone is against the sovereignty of the country and it amounts…
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Traffic police ‘fail’ to make riders of two-wheelers wear helmets
Putting their life at risk and not caring two hoots about the rules, people are generally found riding two-wheeler without wearing helmet in the city, despite strict measures taken by the traffic police. In most parts of the city, college and school students could be seen zooming on two-wheelers without wearing helmets, despite clear directions that two-wheeler riders need to wear them. At times riders could be seen talking on mobile phones and roaming around without any safety gear — a leading cause of accidents and fatalities on road. “Rash…
Read MoreConserving Hangul and Markhor during mating season
Dr. Riyaz Ahmad Peerzada Jammu and Kashmir is situated at the confluence of three bio-geographical realms and thus is an important bio-diverse area. Jammu and Kashmir possesses three distinct bio-geographic zones viz., Trans Himalaya (1A), North-west Himalaya (2A) and Semi-arid Plains (4A). It has three distinct regions comprising of Kashmir valley, Jammu division and Ladakh. The region has significant ecological value due to its diverse habitats, which harbour rich and diverse flora and fauna. Most of these species of flora and fauna are, however, threatened by variety of threats. Many…
Read MoreIntegral part rhetoric can’t change JK’s disputed status: Shah
The Democratic Freedom Party Chairman Shabir Ahmad Shah today termed statement of Indian First Secretary Abhishek Singh at the United Nations a “white lie”. Shah said India’s “rhetoric of integral part” can’t change JK’s “disputed status” and New Delhi must learn to “accept the bitter truth” with regard to Kashmir issue. He said India always exhibited “unrealistic” approach with regard to Kashmir dispute. “By continuing with such unrealistic approach vis-à-vis Kashmir issue, India always proved a stumbling block to initiatives aimed at ensuring peace in the south Asia,” Shah said…
Read MoreDiv Com takes stock of construction work at Jehangir Chowk – Rambagh Flyover
The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Asgar Samoon, today convened a meeting of the 14th divisional level committee for the implementation of rehabilitation plan under JKUSDIP. The Divisional Commissioner took stock of construction work being carried out on the Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh flyover. The Divisional Commissioner instructed the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, and officers of the R&B and Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) to speed up construction work on the mega project so that it was completed on time. The Divisional Commissioner, Asgar Samoon, said all necessary steps were being taken to ensure proper rehabilitation…
Read MoreBegging by children goes unchecked in state
Jammu has become a hub of begging mafia. Hundreds of children are being pushed into the inhuman practice by well-coordinated rackets allegedly being run by Bangladeshi and Burmese Rohingya refugees, who are illegally living in the state. In the absence of stringent anti-begging law, no effort has been made by law enforcement agencies and the administration to carry background check of people roaming in the city along with children seeking alms. Though Jammu and Kashmir had enacted the Prevention of Beggary Act-1962, but it has failed to stop beggary. The…
Read MoreModi’s visit keenly awaited by flood-affected
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir (JK) on November 5, the region looks forward to announcement of a long-awaited rehabilitation package to make a full comeback from the devastation of the last year’s flood. The Prime Minister is expected to visit the state to inaugurate the Baglihar-II hydropower project. The visit was confirmed on Thursday after Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed met Modi in Delhi. When Modi will visit the region, all ears will be focused on hearing about the flood rehabilitation package. Below…
Read MoreSix-storeyed project to ease parking problem in Jammu
The six-storeyed mega multi-level parking complex at the General Bus stand here would go a long way in provide much-needed relief from parking problem by accommodating 1,300 cars and providing access corridor to 80 buses and a taxi stand. The complex being completed at an estimated cost of Rs 201 crore would also have 160 shops for the shopkeepers who are being dislocated after its construction. It will also have air-conditioned ticket booking office and waiting hall, besides open landscape courts at the commercial complex level. It will also have…
Read More81,000 voters to seal fate of 90 candidates today for LAHDC Election
Four political parties contesting election; main fight between BJP, Cong The stage is set for the fifth election to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, which governs the district politically. Amid tight security arrangements, 26 constituencies of the Council will go to the polls tomorrow. Over 81,000 electors will decide the fate of 90 candidates, including 25 each from the Congress and the BJP, eight each from the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party and 24 Independents. As many as five women are in the fray. “All…
Read MoreAttempts to erect walls of hate thwarted : Chief Minister
In an apparent reference to the beef controversy, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed today said attempts were made to vitiate the atmosphere in the state and “erect walls of hate” between Kashmir and Jammu regions which the people of the state had thwarted. He also appreciated opposition leader and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for bringing a peace resolution in the Assembly during the recent session, which was intended to send a message that people of Jammu and Kashmir want to co-exist as per the secular ethos…
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