Government forces on Tuesday resorted to teargas shelling to foil a proposed march in Chadoora town of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.Reports said that dozens of people tried to assemble in Nagam village chowk and stage a rally on the call of separatist leadership which has called for ‘Nagam chalo’ today.However, forces rushed to the village and resorted to tear smoke shelling to disperse the people.Reports said that army has also been deployed in the village.Locals said that three people were detained while an elderly man, identified as Ghulam Qadir, was…
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Batamaloo General Bus Stand to be developed as Central Bus Stand
The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today visited General Bus Stand Batmaloo, which is planned to be upgraded on modern lines as Central Bus Stand. Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Farooq Ahmad Lone, VC SDA Tahseen Mustafa, IG Traffic Showkat Ahmad Wattali and other senior officers of the district administration accompanied the Divisional Commissioner. It was informed that the Batamaloo Bus Stand will be shifted to Parimpora and land for the same has already been identified The VC SDA briefed the Divisional Commissioner about the features of proposed site plan for…
Read MoreHigh-stressed jobs can lead to early grave
A team of researchers from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business found that individuals in low-control jobs, high job demands are associated with a 15.4 per cent increase in the likelihood of death. If you are in a high-stress job with little or no control over the work flow, chances are you are heading towards innumerable health conditions — even an early death — than those who have flexibility and discretion in their jobs. A team of researchers from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business found that individuals in low-control…
Read MoreExams on time, but with reduced syllabus: Mehbooba Mufti
Girls protest outside residence, want schools reopened Amid the protests against Class X and XII examinations, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said the examinations would be held as per schedule. The Chief Minister said this after girl students organised a demonstration outside her Gupkar residence, demanding reopening of schools and holding of examinations. “We have decided to hold examinations on time, but keeping in view the difficulties faced by students, there will be relaxation in syllabus as they have not completed it yet,” she said. The Chief Minister said they…
Read More‘Arrest Drive’ intensifies amid fresh clashes across Kashmir
Curbs imposed in Parimpora after 2 ‘Sumo’ vehicles set ablaze 35 youth detained in Old Town Baramulla during 12-hour ‘crackdown’ by forces 2 Class 10 students, a Class 6 student detained in Parimpora, Anantnag areas 60 ‘trouble-mongers’ arrested in 24 hours: Police Clashes broke out in various parts of Kashmir, including the summer capital Srinagar, on Monday after police and other forces intensified their “drive” to arrest youth allegedly involved in street protests and stone-pelting, even as complete shutdown was observed across the Valley for the 101st consecutive day. Clashes…
Read MoreCurbs, Protest, Shutdown continues on straight 101 day across Kashmir
Kashmir valley continued to remain shut for the consecutive 101th day on Monday, though more private vehicles were seen on several roads of capital Srinagar. However, shops and business establishments including petrol pumps remained closed in commercial hub of Lal Chowk and adjoining areas. The shutdown has affected the education as schools, colleges and other educational institutions continued to remain shut in the Valley. The government has decided to hold board examinations as per schedule next month, drawing criticism from students and parents who accused it of being insensitive to…
Read MoreExam Boycott: Polytechnic students hold protests against Technical Board and boycotted exams
Scores of students of Polytechnic engineering on Monday morning staged massive protests against the Board of Technical Education (BOTE) for holding examinations of 6th semester students. Interestingly, BOTE had issued official dates for 6th semester exams two weeks ago on its website and asked the students to appear in the exams, beginning October 17. However, the students had opposed the department move saying they were not prepared for the exams in view of prevailing unrest in Kashmir. “We don’t have transport facilities and going out for exams in the unrest raises…
Read More‘Us versus Them’ narrative spreads wide and fast
A few days before Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter with security forces on July 8, he had circulated a video, saying, “Kashmir is for Kashmiris,” and warned of direct action against all those working against his goal of setting up of a caliphate in Kashmir. This message, which became his last, was seen as a counter to the fact that one of his close aides had surrendered to the police and helped the forces to neutralise some of his associates. But that his death would…
Read MoreKargil mourning procession turns into Pro-Kashmir Protest
Thousands of people attending the fourth day ceremonies after Ashura in Sankoo near Kargil turned into protest against the recent killings of Muslims in different parts of the world including Kashmir valley. Anjuman-e-Sahib Zaman spokesperson Agha Ahmad Rizvi in a statement appealed for meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders in Jammu and Kashmir to restore peace and normalcy. “Today worst atrocities are being perpetrated in Kashmir including on women and children and Kashmir has been converted into big jail and we strongly condemn it,” the statement said. The procession organised by…
Read MoreOpp parties in JK worried over ‘Dangerous Situation’, say war no solution
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said for the dialogue process to start, all political prisoners and youth arrested during the current unrest should be set free. Amid heightened tensions at the border, opposition parties of Jammu and Kashmir, led by National Conference, on Friday held a meeting over the current “dangerous situation” and disfavoured war, saying India and Pakistan should hold talks to resolve the Kashmir issue. “We are all concerned about peace in Jammu and Kashmir. India and Pakistan should sit on a table and resolve this issue,” NC…
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