June 2016 | Page 25 of 28

Tension grip Kashmir ahead of pandits proposed yatra to Abhinavagupta cave

June 3, 2016June 3, 2016 Editor

Tension have mounted in the Valley after Kashmiri Pandits decide to organise the yatra to historic Acharya Abhinavagupta cave in Beerwah area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on June 11. Anjuman Mazharul Haq, a Muslim religious organisation from central Kashmir cautioned the Pandits against holding the Yatra saying it can harm the communal harmony since the cave was allegedly used by a Muslim saint Mian Shah Sahab for prayers. According to the revenue records Mian Shah Sahab prayed in this cave. Muslims consider this cave as their holy place. If…

Nepal route to be legalised for return of Kashmiri youth from PaK: GoI

June 3, 2016 Editor

• CM urges Home Minister to revive CBMs in JK • ‘KPs to have transit accommodation till permanent settlement at native places’ • ‘More cross-LoC points for movement of people and goods’ Government of India would work out the modalities for legalising the Nepal route for return of Kashmiri youth from Pakistan-administered Kashmir who had gone across for arms training and are now eager to return and live normal life. This was revealed by Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh in a meeting with Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here Thursday. He…

Uproar in Assembly over ‘land grab’ by BJP Minister

June 3, 2016 Editor

Opposition Congress and National Conference on Thursday created uproar in the Legislative Assembly over “land grab” by a BJP Minister seeking the Government should sack him. The members stormed into the Well to raise the issue before staging walk out from the House. As soon as the House met, the Congress members stood up, demanding the Government should table the inquiry report into the alleged land grab by the BJP Minister Abdul Ghani Kohli. “The inquiry report by the District Development Commissioner has indicted him. Why is government silent on…

National Green Tribunal bans dumping of debris in Chenab & Tawi

June 3, 2016 Editor

The National Green Tribunal has taken exception to indiscriminate dumping of soil in rivers Chenab and Tawi for construction of road on the Udhampur to Banihal stretch of the national highway and restrained authorities from throwing any debris in the water bodies. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to Environment Ministry, Ministry of Roads Transport and Highways, Jammu and Kashmir government, Hindustan Construction Company Ltd, Gammon India Ltd, state pollution control board, District Magistrates of Ramban and Udhampur and others while seeking their reply within…

Govt announces roll back of VAT hike on garments, hosiery, cell phones

June 3, 2016 Editor

Aviation fuel tax to remain at previous 20 % Jammu and Kashmir Government Thursday announced rollback of VAT hike proposed in the Budget on readymade garments, hosiery and cell phones. It also announced that tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) for helicopters engaged in tourism and pilgrimage will be kept at previous 20 percent. The rollback was announced by Finance Minister DrHaseebDrabu while winding up Budget discussions in the House. The VAT on these items will remain at previous 5 percent, he said. In the Budget, the Government had proposed…

Four laning Srinagar-Banihal: Perform or surrender

June 3, 2016 Editor

Mohammad Farooq Wani Administrative callousness has always marred Kashmir due to its poor attention towards Kashmiris infrastructure and more importantly the National highway NH1 which is considered to be the lifeline for Kashmir. During winters NH1 often remains cutoff due to landslides and traffic jams. The closure of road during landslides and snow not only put the people of Kashmir to hardships but adversely affects the economic condition of the people as well despite having adequate funds. The four laneing of Srinagar-Banihal has missed several deadlines which shows the callous…

Chief Minister censures doctors indulging in private practice

June 3, 2016 Editor

She said there are still some doctors who are posted at one place and are working at another. “In order to set the system in place there is need of rationalization like we did in education sector.” Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Thursday pointed out that government doctors were indulging in private practice with the help of their colleagues which affects patient care. “Unfortunately over the period of time we have seen that if there are four doctors posted in any government hospital, they make arrangement that out of 4 doctors…

Geelani rejects Mehbooba’s clarification over Pigeon & Cat remark

June 3, 2016 Editor

“Ninety nine percent killings in this state have been done by the government armed forces and they continue to kill innocent people on different names and tags. Rejecting the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s clarification to her “Pigeon- Cat” remark, the Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani today said, “Only Delhi and its agents are responsible for the bloodshed and massacres in Kashmir.” “Ninety nine percent killings in this state have been done by the government armed forces and they continue to kill innocent people on different names and tags.…

NHPC is hopeful of keeping all its projects in J&K

June 3, 2016 Editor

State-run NHPC is hopeful of keeping two of its projects in Jammu and Kashmir with itself even as the state government is in talks with the Centre to take over the power plants at Dulhasti and Uri. State-run NHPC is hopeful of keeping two of its projects in Jammu and Kashmir with itself even as the state government is in talks with the Centre to take over the power plants at Dulhasti and Uri. J&K finance minister Haseeb Drabu last month said the state wanted to take over the two…