Minster for Rural Development Abdul Haq Khan came under fire from the opposition members in the Assembly on Thursday after he said that MLAs are taken on board while formulating the plan for works to be executed under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The opposition MLAs accused government of using MGNREGA as a political tool to benefit the workers and members of the coalition parties. Minister for Rural Development Abdul Haq Khan was replying to a question during the question hour raised by BJP leader and MLA…
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Admin warns employees of action if failed to attend Republic Day Function
Jammu and Kashmir government today warned the employees and officers of government and Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) of disciplinary action against those who fail to attend the Republic Day function in Jammu, the winter capital city of the state. “Now, it is impressed upon all the officers and officials of the state government and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) stationed at Jammu to attend the Republic Day function 2017, at MA Stadium, Jammu, as part of their official duty,” Additional Secretary to J-K Government Subash Chibber said in a circular here.…
Read MoreResistance Group calls for protests on Friday against attacks on Muslims in Kathua
‘Our communal harmony, brotherhood shouldn’t be mistaken as our weakness’ The united separatist leadership Wednesday strongly condemning the attack on Muslims in Kathua and appealed people to stage peaceful protests after Friday prayers on January 13 as a mark of solidarity with the victims of vandalism and highhandedness of fascist forces in Jammu. In a joint statement, Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik said the Muslims are living under the stigma of fear psychosis for the last 70 years as their ancestors have been “butchered mercilessly”…
Read MoreSPs will head district level SITs to probe Civilian Killings during 2016 Unrest
The government on Wednesday revealed the Deputy and Additional Superintendent of Police will head the district level Special Investigation Teams (SIT) for carrying out the “time bound” investigation in civilian killings during 2016 uprising. This was revealed in a written reply by the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to a query raised by MLA Muhammad Shafi during the question hour session in the Legislative Assembly. Shafi had sought whether any inquiry was ordered by government to probe the excessive use of force during the 2016 uprising in Kashmir. In its written…
Read MoreJoint resistance setting up public trust to help unrest victims
Govt doesn’t compensate everyone and we don’t want compensation from them: Mirwaiz Couldn’t execute plan yet as govt not allowing leaders to meet and talk about it: Geelani With the state government announcing job opportunities for persons who lost their eyesight after being injured by government forces in last year’s unrest, Hurriyat has decided to set up a trust to provide financial assistance to all the victims. Speaking to Kashmir Post, Hurriyat (M) chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said, “We had a meeting with the traders and we have decided to…
Read MoreKashmir’s YouTube sensation now sings door to door to make both ends meet
Nearly two years back, a mobile video of Noor Mohammad Shah singing traditional Kashmiri songs on a roadside while playing ‘rabab’ was uploaded on YouTube. Shah, a folk singer, then became Valley’s own YouTube sensation by registering nearly 1.75 lakh views on his video. Later, Shah’s other videos singing at home and roadsides went viral on social networking websites. Despite his fame and a few recordings for television and radio as part of a troupe, Shah continues to sing door to door to eke out a living. “When people see…
Read More244 Complaints against policemen in 1 Year
As many as 244 complaints were received by the J&K Police against its personnel from January 2015 to January 2016, the State Home Ministry headed by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti disclosed in the Legislative Assembly. In a written reply, the Chief Minister informed the House that 244 complaints were received against various ranks of police personnel posted in different wings of JK Police between January 1, 2015 to January 31,2016. “All these complaints were sent for enquiries,” Mehbooba said, adding, “Action as warranted under rules was initiated/ being initiated against…
Read MoreSnow art blizzard on social networking sites
After heavy snowfall in the Valley, social networking sites have been stormed with pictures of snow sculptures, architecture and designs depicting the culture, political and social situation of Kashmir. While making of snowmen has been a centuries-old tradition in Kashmir, the innovations have announced a new trend. Many websites have invited snow art pictures from users. A Facebook user posted a picture of a shikara (boat) with a kangri (firepot) and an oar sculpted out of snow. The concept showed the life of a boatman in Kashmir. As the Valley…
Read MoreAlready ailing Power Supply severely affected due to snowfall across Kashmir Valley
Hopeful to restore power supply once snow stops: PDD Power supply was severely affected across Kashmir valley following heavy snowfall on Friday. While people were already grappling with massive curtailment and unscheduled power cuts, snow has compounded their problems. Speaking to Kashmir Post, Chief Engineer, Power Development Department (PDD) Shahnaz Goni said: “North Kashmir is worst hit as Lower Jhelum supply line has been affected due to snowfall. In other parts of Kashmir we are hopeful that power supply improves once the snow stops.” Goni said the department did not…
Read MoreGovt out to appease separatists: Displaced Kashmiri Pandits
Displaced Kashmiri Pandits have alleged that the Central and state governments are deliberately ignoring the community and victims of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir while following policy of appeasement towards separatists. The community has also raised a question mark over a five-member civil society group, headed by former Union Minister and BJP leader Yashwant Sinha, who recently visited the Valley but didn’t include Jammu in their itinerary to meet the employees employed under the Prime Minister package and victims of stone-throwers, which included transporters. “The government has failed to come…
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