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J&K Govt approves 5-Marla land scheme for Landless People

August 26, 2023 Editor

The J&K administration has sanctioned the scheme to allocate five marlas of state land to landless individuals on lease basis, ensuring that only those having domicile in the UT can avail the benefit. This scheme, launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in July this year, faced criticism from Kashmir-based political parties, prompting the administration to provide clarifications about the eligible beneficiaries. The Revenue Department issued a set of guidelines, granting approval for the scheme to landless beneficiaries of the PMAY(G)/Awas Plus programme. The people, out of the Rural Development Department’s…

The Kashmir Files wins National Film Award for ‘Integration’, NC, PDP call it ‘Unfortunate, Ironic’

August 26, 2023 Editor

“The Kashmir Files” winning the Nargis Dutt award for best film on national integration is very unfortunate and nothing can be more ironic than this, the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party said here on Friday. “There is not a single scene in that movie that depicts national integration…. Unfortunately, the movie only shows Kashmiri Muslims in bad light. Not only that, a lot of agencies, including Jammu and Kashmir Police, have been shown in a very bad light,” NC chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said. He said the film…

Govt Employee’s appearance in Supreme Court Case on Article 370 Abrogation leads to Termination

August 26, 2023 Editor

A government employee in Jammu and Kashmir was suspended on Friday for appearing before the Supreme Court in an ongoing hearing on the abrogation of Article 370. The employee, Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, is a senior lecturer in political science at a government school in Srinagar. He is also an advocate and appeared in the apex court on Wednesday, arguing for the petitioners in the case. The government order suspending Bhat said that he had violated the provisions of the Jammu & Kashmir Civil Service Regulations, Jammu & Kashmir Government Employees…

Sonia Gandhi to meet Rahul Gandhi in Srinagar for a ‘Private Visit’

August 25, 2023 Editor

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be reaching Srinagar on a two-day “personal visit” and will be joined by his mother Sonia Gandhi next day, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Vikar Rasool Wani said on Friday. Wani, however, said the two senior leaders will have no political engagement or meeting with any party leaders in Srinagar during the “family tour.” Also read: Sonia Gandhi writes to ISRO chief on Chandrayaan 3 success: ‘Great pride and excitement’ Rahul has been in the Union Territory of Ladakh the past one…

Kashmir Willow Bats to be Used by 17 International Cricketers in 2023 ODI World Cup

August 25, 2023 Editor

As many as 17 international cricket players from three different countries are set to play with Kashmir willow bats during the upcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup For the first time ever, bats made of the legendary Kashmir willow will make an official appearance at the 50-over Cricket World Cup scheduled to be held in October in India. Bats manufactured by GR8 Sports, a bat manufacturing company in the Sangam area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, will be used by teams such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, said…

The Kashmir Files: A Case Study in BJP’s Use of Cinema for Political Gain

August 25, 2023 Editor

The film, which won the National Award on Thursday, was criticised by the Opposition after it was released last year; it was also at the centre of a row at a film festival when an Israeli director labelled it “propaganda”. Honoured with a National Film Award for Best Film for National Integration, The Kashmir Files is a movie that has divided opinions ever since it was released last year because of its contested portrayal of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus from Kashmir in 1990. The film caused a stir last November…

Jammu Chamber of Commerce & Industry Calls for Bandh on August 26 to Protest Sarore Toll Plaza and Smart Meters Installation

August 25, 2023 Editor

Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) Thursday gave a call for Jammu bandh on August 26 to register a protest against “installation of smart meters and functioning at Toll Plaza at Sarore.” This was announced by the Chamber president Arun Gupta, flanked by other members, in a press conference this evening. He stated that the transporters and Jammu Bar Association were also supporting the Jammu Bandh call. The call has been given while the protests against the functioning of Sarore Toll Plaza and installation of smart meters continue in…

Govt’s land for landless scheme in J&K restricted to domiciles

August 25, 2023 Editor

The landless domiciles of J&K, who are Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) or Awas plus beneficiaries in specified categories of Rural Development Department’s permanent waiting list 2018-19, will get 5 Marlas of state land on lease basis. The land in respect of these beneficiaries will be granted on lease on payment of a token amount of Rs 100 per Marla as one-time premium and a nominal amount of Re 1 per Marla per annum as ground rent, in relaxation of Jammu and Kashmir Land Grant Rules, 2022. J&K Revenue…

Impact of Heavy Rains in Himachal: Urgent Need for New Infrastructure Policies in Mountain States to Combat Climate Crises

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Editor

In a distressing turn of events, the recent heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have unveiled a pressing need for new and robust infrastructure policies in mountainous regions, as eight buildings in Kullu district collapsed due to the onslaught of rain-triggered damages. The incident occurred in the Anni area, casting large clouds of dust and debris, but thankfully, there were no casualties reported. The buildings that crumbled had already exhibited cracks and were marked as unsafe following the recent bout of rains. These structures, which housed commercial establishments including shops and…

Rahul Gandhi’s Visit to Srinagar: A Political Masterstroke or a Calculated Risk?

August 25, 2023 Editor

Rahul Gandhi’s Planned Visit to Srinagar Sparks Anticipation The anticipation is palpable as former Congress president and Member of Parliament, Rahul Gandhi, prepares for his impending visit to Srinagar. Scheduled for tomorrow, this private journey has been the topic of much speculation. Reportedly traveling by road, Rahul Gandhi is set to arrive in Srinagar and enjoy a night’s stay in a houseboat on the serene waters of Nigeen Lake. Following this, he is expected to take up residence in a Rainawari hotel for the subsequent two nights. During his stay,…