Year: 2023

Amarnath Cave Shrine In Kashmir Himalayas Gets Motorable Road, But At What Cost?

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Amarnath Cave Shrine In Kashmir Himalayas Gets Motorable Road, But At What Cost?

A Road to Development or Ecological Peril? By: Javid Amin The Amarnath Cave Shrine, a place of divine serenity ensconced in the lofty Himalayas of Kashmir, is more than just a pilgrimage site. It’s a spiritual beacon that draws millions of Hindu devotees from across the world. At an altitude of over 3,800 meters, this shrine is not just a religious destination; it’s an arduous journey into the heart of nature’s splendor. However, the recent developments in the Kashmir Valley, driven by the Indian government’s initiatives, have brought about significant…

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Kashmir Students to Get a Say in Teacher and School Evaluation

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Kashmir Students to Get a Say in Teacher and School Evaluation

A dedicated committee will review the feedback and verify its accuracy with the help of independent observers, officials told “Teachers with a history of consistent issues and schools with poor track record of performance will face consequences,” the officials added Students in Kashmir will now play a pivotal role in assessing the performance of their teachers and schools. The Jammu and Kashmir Education Department has initiated a pilot project to test the effectiveness of this approach before implementing it on a larger scale. As part of this innovative initiative, students…

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GoI’s order on employee protests sparks outrage from Opposition

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GoI's order on employee protests sparks outrage from opposition

The order, passed on November 3, warns of strict action, including termination, of government employees are found participating in protests or demonstrations Multiple political parties have termed the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s order restricting government employees from participating in demonstrations and strikes as brazen and outrageous. The order, passed on November 3, warns of strict action, including termination, of government employees are found participating in protests or demonstrations. “LG admin’s blanket ban on peaceful protests by government employees reeks of a dictatorial mindset. Stifling voices of reason in a democracy…

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J&K Police Introduces GPS Anklets for Monitoring Terror Accused Granted Bail

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J&K Police Introduces GPS Anklets for Monitoring Terror Accused Granted Bail

Officials said the Jammu and Kashmir Police is the first police department in the country to introduce such a device. The Jammu and Kashmir Police has introduced GPS tracker anklets for monitoring the terror accused out on bail, becoming the first police force in the country to do so, officials said on Saturday. The GPS tracker anklet is a wearable device affixed around the ankle of the person to be monitored and tracks their movement. The device is already being used in Western countries such as the USA, United Kingdom,…

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ED Grills Ex-J&K Minister Choudhary Lal Singh for Over 12 Hours

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ED Grills Ex-J&K Minister Choudhary Lal Singh for Over 12 Hours

Released on condition of appearing again on Monday; Supporters stage sit-in, allege BJP’s conspiracy to debar Singh from contesting polls Former Minister and Chairman Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party (DSSP) Chaudhary Lal Singh was questioned by Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday for more than 12 hours as part of its investigations into a case of alleged irregularities in the purchase of land by an educational trust in Kathua. As per reports, Chaudhary Lal Singh reached the office of ED, in Jammu’s Narwal area around 9.30 am, after he was summoned in…

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India must act to help Gazans facing shortage of essential supplies, says Farooq Abdullah

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India must act to help Gazans facing shortage of essential supplies, says Farooq Abdullah

“Look at the condition of hospitals, there are no medicines, there is no electricity, water. I feel people across the country should stand up against this (the situation in Gaza),” the NC patron said. National Conference (NC) patriarch and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Farooq Abdullah, called on fellow countrymen to rise against the sorry state of Gaza amid Israel’s raging offensive against terrorist group Hamas. Addressing a press conference after chairing a meeting of the political leaders, on Friday, the NC stalwart also pointed to alleged concerns over…

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MeT Predicts Light Rain Spell in Jammu and Kashmir From October 7

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MeT Predicts Light Rain Spell in Jammu and Kashmir From October 7

The meteorological department said that the weather was mainly clear across the union territory during the day. The meteorological department said that the weather was mainly clear across Jammu and Kashmir during the day. “There was light snowfall in higher reaches particularly in Sonamarg and Gurez on Thursday night. However, the weather improved and was mostly dry today,” said an official of MeT. After overnight rains and snowfall over higher reaches of Kashmir, the weather improved in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The meteorological department said that the weather was…

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Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Hits Nepal, Causing Death and Destruction; Strong Tremors Felt in North India

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Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Hits Nepal, Causing Death and Destruction; Strong Tremors Felt in North India

Deadly Earthquake Strikes Nepal, Killing Over 120; Strong Tremors Shake North India The 6.4 magnitude earthquake that jolted Nepal on Friday midnight killed at least 128 people and over 100 were left injured in the strong impact which could be felt as far as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar apart from the Delhi-NCR region. The earthquake took place at 11.47pm and the epicentre was at Jajrakot’s Lamidanda, 142 km from Kathmandu, 941 km from New Delhi. The death toll in Nepal could go up as the rescue work is going…

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J&K Govt Warns Employees Against Strikes, Threatens Disciplinary Action

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J&K Govt Warns Employees Against Strikes, Threatens Disciplinary Action

In recent weeks and months, aggrieved employees have been hitting the streets across Jammu and Kashmir to seek the attention of the government in addressing their employment matters. Warning “strict disciplinary action”, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered the employees to stay away from strikes and demonstrations. A circular issued by J&K’s General Administration Department (GAD), which is headed by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday, November 3, noted that “some employees are resorting to demonstrations and strikes in favour of certain demands”. Ponting to Rule 20 (ii) of…

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Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry Concerned over Erratic Power Supply

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Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry Concerned over Erratic Power Supply

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) has expressed deep concern and disappointment over the erratic power supply in Kashmir Valley. The Chamber has been keenly observing and assessing the situation for the past several months, and has found that the power outages have had a grave impact on industry, trade, business, and households. The KCC&I has criticized the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) for its “unreliable and contradictory policies” in maintaining regular power supply. The Chamber pointed out that the KPDCL had promised uninterrupted power supply after…

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