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Doctor booked for attempt to murder

March 18, 2016 Editor

Kashmir police today accused a doctor of Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital (SMHS) of attempt-to-murder an unconscious patient. The doctor had allegedly disconnected her oxygen supply. A female patient was admitted to the emergency ward of the hospital after an operation, when the accused allegedly removed her oxygen mask. “We have filed a case under the Section 307 (attempt to murder) and 120 B (criminal conspiracy) against an accused doctor of the SMHS after receiving a complaint from a patient’s family member,” said Karan Nagar SHO Parvaiz Ahmad. Doctors had…

Govt announces solid waste clearance plan for Srinagar

March 18, 2016 Editor

The state government has promulgated an action plan for solid waste management for Srinagar city. “On the directions of Governor NN Vohra, a meeting was convened by Financial Commissioner Planning and Development Department BB Vyas to review all existing and arising problems relating to solid waste management of Srinagar city. After an exhaustive review, Vyas discussed the entire matter with the Governor today and some decisions were taken,” said a Raj Bhawan spokesperson. Immediate measures taken to ensure adequate sanitation in Srinagar city included direction to the Srinagar Municipal Corporation…

Seven day Holi bonanza begins in Rajouri

March 18, 2016 Editor

Holi, the festival of colours, has a special significance here as Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims celebrate the festival a week in advance by taking out processions on alternate days in the name of Lord Bhairon. Rajouri city today witnessed the beginning of the 7-day-long Holi festival when the Bhairon Committee took out the procession of Bhairon Devta which passed through various bazaars and lanes followed by hundreds of youth from both the communities. Inhabitants of Rajouri city feel that by celebrating this festival they are saved from evils. Tight security…

Mewar like incidents depict hatred, bias against Kashmiri Muslims: Jammat

March 18, 2016 Editor

Jamaat Islami (JeI) J&K Thursday denounced the “vicious plan of some chauvinistic” elements associated with some Hindu fanatic organisations to intimidate the Muslim Kashmiri students studying in different educational institutions in India and as such force them to give up their educational courses before completion. JeI said it depicts the ‘hatred and bias’ of these communalists against the Kashmiri Muslims who are leading in the educational spheres despite all odds and difficulties because of their attachment to Islam. “At some places these students are subjected to inhuman atrocities on false…

Despite bad weather, schools to remain open

March 18, 2016 Editor

As rumours started making the rounds in the Valley that schools might shut for a day or two in the wake of bad weather, officials made it clear that no such decision had been taken. Director, School Education, Kashmir, Shah Faesal, said people should not pay heed to such rumours. “Please do not pay heed to rumours regarding schools being closed due to the rains. We have no plans to shut the schools as of now and classes will continue as per the routine,” he maintained. It has been raining…

Rare musk deer spotted in north Kashmir

March 18, 2016 Editor

Found in injured condition, animal dies despite efforts to save it A Kashmir musk deer was spotted in the north Kashmir forests in an injured condition on Wednesday. Also known as ‘vampire deer’, the animal was found in Baderkhal forests in the Wadipora area of Handwara in north Kashmir by some locals. Despite strenuous efforts by the wildlife and forest officials, the rare animal could not be saved. The animal was in bad condition and had predator injuries, said a forest official. Soon after it was spotted by locals, the…

Kashmir Congress expresses concern over attack on Kashmiri students

March 18, 2016 Editor

Expressing concern over the alleged attack on students from Jammu and Kashmir in Mewar University, Pradesh Congress Committee chief G A Mir today asked the Centre to ensure security of the people from the state in rest of the country. “The attack on students from J&K in Mewar University in Rajasthan by some right wing activists is a worrying factor for the students and parents,” Mir said in a statement here. The PCC president asked the Centre to ensure safety of the students and businessmen from the state. “This is…

JKP bags silver in 2nd national river rafting championship

March 18, 2016 Editor

ADGP Armed felicitates Water Sports Team Central Water Sports Team of Jammu and Kashmir Police bagged Silver medal in 2nd National River Rafting Championship held in Chenab River at Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir. JKP Central Water Sports Team outplayed BSF, ITBP and Indian Air Force to end up with silver in the 200m sprint event. The team finished second while Indian Army bagged gold in the event. The championship organized by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department witnessed participation of more than fifteen teams that included teams of Indian Army,…

Mehbooba Mufti meets Amit Shah

March 18, 2016 Editor

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday met BJP President Amit Shah amid rising speculation about government formation in Jammu and Kashmir but there was no clear indication whether they have made any headway. The PDP, which toughened its stance after Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s demise by seeking concrete plans for the state’s development the before the coalition could be resumed, may latch on to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s statement in the Lok Sabha in which he promised speedy implementation of all the projects. The PDP President, who was in the national…