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Govt appoints panel to probe illegal appointments of ReT teachers

October 15, 2015 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed a one-man panel to probe alleged illegal appointments of Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) teachers in Doda district of the state. “On the recommendations of State Vigilance Commission (SVC), government has appointed Joint Director Education Jammu as inquiry officer. “He will identify all those responsible for making appointments of ReT teachers without advertisements and vacancies in Doda zone in violation of rules and initiate departmental and legal action against them,” an official spokesman of SVC said. The alleged irregularities came to the fore after hearing a complaint…

Two deserter police officers killed in Jammu gunfight

October 15, 2015 Editor

Two Special Police Officers (SPOs), who had run away from their jobs along with their weapons, were killed on Thursday in a gunfight with security forces in the Jammu region, police said. “Gul Mohammad and Riaz Ahmed, who had deserted on September 9 this year along with two rifles, were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Bagwa village of Doda district today (Thursday),” a police officer told IANS here. Defence spokesman Captain S.N. Acharya told IANS here that one AK 47 rifle and one INSAS rifle was…

BJP slams PDP, NC for ‘hurting’ minority community

October 15, 2015 Editor

After maintaining a guarded silence for days, the BJP today hit back at coalition partner PDP and main opposition party NC for hurting religious sentiments of the minority community over the beef controversy. The party asked the state government to immediately arrest Independent MLA Engineer Rashid, who had hosted a beef party in violation of directions of the High Court. Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh had apologised in the Legislative Assembly for the conduct of his party members who manhandled Engineer Rashid. The Deputy Chief Minister had apologised as he…

Valley tour operators meet US Embassy officials

October 15, 2015 Editor

Seek their help to promote Kashmir in USA Valley’s travel trade fraternity Wednesday met Gregory A Floyd Consul at Embassy of the United States of America, and Suresh K Madan Special Consular Services Specialist at Embassy who are on a visit to Kashmir. The meeting took place at Shahnama Houseboat where the tour operators discussed Valley tourism potential with them. Chairman Pilgrim and Leisure Tour Operators Forum G R Siah, President Travel Agents Society of Kashmir M Ibrahim Siah, former TASK President Showkat Pakhtoon, President Kashmir Hotels and Restaurant Owners…

Valley’s only dental college lacks basic facilities

October 15, 2015 Editor

Patients referred to private labs for conducting basic tests The only dental college in the Valley is taking patients for a ride as the set-up lacks basic facilities, forcing people travelling to the institution from far flung areas of Kashmir to visit private clinics for treatment. People from across the Valley visit Government Dental College at Srinagar. However, they are forced to visit private labs as the institute doesn’t even possess basic facilities like X-ray machines. “The hospital lacks basic facilities like an X-ray machine and an auto-analyser. Doctors refer…

PDP campaigning for BJP in Leh: Omar

October 15, 2015 Editor

National Conference working president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday claimed PDP ministers and leaders were campaigning for the BJP candidates in the remote Leh district for the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council election. The former Chief Minister said the campaigning was “yet another eye-opener” revealing the “total and complete political assimilation of the PDP into the BJP”. Omar addressed several public meetings in Leh today ahead of the LAHDC polls in the district on October 17. He was accompanied by NC general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar, provincial president Nasir Aslam Wani…

‘Green Kashmir Initiative’ launched from Sonamarg

October 15, 2015 Editor

A group of young tour operators today kick-started ‘Clean Sonamarg Drive’ as part of Green Kashmir Initiative for protecting the fragile ecology of tourist spots in Kashmir Valley. The Green Kashmir Initiative under the banner Kashmir Eco Tourism Club (KETC) was launched from Sonamarg by Shabir Hussain, CEO – Sonamarg Development Authority. Riyaz Ahmad & Saleem Wanchu, General Managers of JKTDC were present, a statement here said. Later, the members of Green Initiative drive visited all the shopkeepers and distributed cloth bags among them to prevent use of polythene. Besides,…

Tumultous life of Lal Ded

October 15, 2015 Editor

Amina Meer History witnessed many wanderers, wandering bare footed in search of their creator. In search of their creation, why they are here, who created them and where He is. But the reality is, He is not far away from His believer, the only thing is to take some time and look into your heart. There is His home. Perhaps it’s the most difficult task in the world to know yourself. Many lost their lives in their struggle to discern their soul. Life can’t offer something more beautiful to those…

Hurriyat (G) threatens agitation over harming JK’s special status

October 15, 2015 Editor

Hurriyat Conference (G) Executive Body (Majlish Shoora) Wednesday held a meeting at Hyderpora under the chair of its Chairman Syed Ali Geelani. Hurriyat (G) spokesperson said the meeting despite strict restrictions of the police was attended by the heads or the representatives of Democratic Freedom Party, Anjuman Sharie-i-Shia, Jammu Kashmir Employees Movement, National Front, Tehreek-e-Khawateen Kashmir, Muslim Conference, Insaaf Party, Democratic Political Movement, Mass Movement, People’s Political League, People’s League and Tehreek-e-Hurriyat while the representatives of Tehreek-e-Mazahamat, Muslim League, Muslim Democratic League, Kashmir Freedom Front and Islamic Political Party were…