‘Pak army created hurdles in peace with India’ Senior PDP leader and MP Muzaffar Hussain Baig Monday said the State will soon get back two power projects from NHPC. “We will soon get back at least two power projects from NHPC. It will make the J&K self sufficient economically and we will also be able to sell power to others besides ending electricity crises in the State,” Baig said while speaking at the PDP office, here during the party meeting. He said they have initiated talks with the Government of…
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Almond cultivation on verge of extinction, courtesy govt apathy
With every passing year, the almond orchards in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are being axed for apples as the government has not shown any interest in promotion of almond cultivation. For the past few years, the area under almond trees has declined as swathes of Karewa land, that was deemed to be the best for cultivation, has come under apple cultivation. Horticulture experts maintain their view about the huge scope of dry fruits in the district as Karewas occupy a considerable area here. While comparing almond and apple preferences, the…
Read MoreLocals continue to help Ultras worries Security Agencies
On Sunday when a fierce gunfight was underway in south Kashmir, youth from the area made a desperate attempt to help the local militants escape. The locals threw stones not only on security personnel laying the cordon but also on the operation teams engaging militants. The tendency of helping out militants which started last year, especially in the four districts of south Kashmir, continues to be “worrisome” for the forces, which have stepped up anti-militancy operations. This year, at least 15 militants, 10 of them locals, have been killed in…
Read MoreValley Shuts in protest against Kulgam Killings
Clashes in several areas Curbs imposed in many parts of Kulgam, Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian Evening clashes in Srinagar Complete shutdown was observed across Kashmir on Monday to protest the killing of four militants and two civilians in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district a day before. Clashes and protests were reported from various parts of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district while as there was heavy deployment of forces in various districts of Kashmir to prevent any protests. Reports said that the strike hit the normal life in all the districts of the region…
Read MoreJammu region must learn to stand up for itself
It is almost a permanent feature that the Jammu region is overlooked as per what apparently appears to be a premeditated plan when it comes to ascertaining the aspirations of the people of this Himalayan state. Delhi and Islamabad have worked in such a way to suggest that everything else is settled barring the issues raised by the Kashmiri-speaking Muslim population of the Valley. Jammu is clubbed with Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as and when Jammu and Kashmir’s original boundaries are sketched. These places are not considered part of the…
Read MoreUnemployed Vets to combat dog menace across valley: SMC
Citizens’ health of prime concern: Commissioner In a major decision, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Unemployed Veterinary Doctors’ Association (UVDA) to tackle the dog menace in the city. The move has come in the backdrop of growing complaints by locals regarding dog bites. “Under the MoU, the unemployed veterinary doctors will be roped in to implement Animal Birth Control (ABC) program in a scientific fashion and will meet all the norms laid down by the authorities,” In-charge Commissioner Dr Shafqat Khan…
Read More‘Pandit exodus a blessing in disguise’
Though displaced Kashmiri Pandits often desire to go back to their homeland, a particular segment of new generation thinks the exodus is a blessing in disguise. A woman entrepreneur in New Delhi says: “The outcast gave the community an opportunity to venture out and see the world. Yes, we feel marginalised in our state, but our people worked hard in various states and are doing well.” She says there are a lot of job opportunities in the corporate sector outside which is not the case in J&K. Regarding their culture,…
Read MorePellet horror returns Scores Hit, Resistance calls for shutdown today Kulgam Chalo on Feb15
Two teenagers with eyes hit by pellets were brought to Srinagar’s general specialty SMHS hospital from South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday, bringing back the chilling memories of 2016 summer uprising in Kashmir when more than 1,500 people were injured in eyes by the ‘deadly’ metallic ammunition used by forces. Scenes of angst were witnessed at the hospital when Saqib Ahmed (18) and Aqib Ahmed (16) were rushed in with their eyes perforated by the pellets. While doctors gave them the preliminary treatment to “seal” the injury in their eyes,…
Read MoreTwo Protester killed, Scores injured as Kulgam erupts after encounter
25 injured in clashes after gunfight in Frisal 4 critically-injured referred to Srinagar hospitals 3 militants give slip to forces Hizb, LeT pay tributes to slain militants Slain civilian was made a human shield by army: locals Four militants, two soldiers and a civilian were killed in a 10-hour-long fierce gunfight in Frisal village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday, while another civilian was killed during protests that broke out in the area later, taking the overall death toll to eight, officials and witnesses said. Three soldiers were also…
Read MoreKashmir Valley shuts to remember Maqbool Bhat
Authorities made heavy preventive deployments here and other places on Saturday following separatist-called protest shutdown to remember JKLF founder, Maqbool Bhat. Heavy security deployment was made in district headquarters and towns to prevent protests called by the separatists on the death anniversary of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front founder. Bhat was hanged in Delhi`s Tihar Jail on February 11, 1984. The family and separatists have been demanding the return of his mortal remains from the authorities since. Shops, public transport, other businesses and coaching centres remained closed throughout the valley.…
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