No normalcy
Continued detention of leaders, slapping of draconian law, pose serious questions about Centre’s policy and intent in J&K The Centre has acted unconscionably in extending the custody of two former chief ministers of Jammu & Kashmir and two other politicians of the former state under the Public Safety Act, as their continued detention under CrPC […]
New political equations
With main faces of mainstream political parties still behind the bars, many former ministers and lawmakers in the recent past have showing their willingness to participate in the political activities in Kashmir valley. According to media reports published recently, this new group led by Altaf Bukhari is likely to meet Prime Minister and Home Minister […]
Lt Governor for time-bound conservation, development of Dal Lake
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 07: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu called for several measures aimed at conservation and beautification of Dal lake with active involvement of local community and stakeholders, at a high level review meeting held at Srinagar today. The meeting was attended by Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan; Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam; Principal Secretary, […]
Expired beverages: Food Business Operators asked to return stock to suppliers within 7-days
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 7: The Assistant Commissioner, Food Safety, Srinagar has asked all the Food Business Operators of the district, who are in possession of expired beverages including carbonated water and juices, to return such stock to the concerned suppliers under an intimation to his office within seven days. After this date, Food Business Operator found […]
Govt taking all steps to strengthen JK’s infrastructure’
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 07: Principal Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring, Hospitality and Protocol, Estates, Civil Aviation and Information Department, Rohit Kansal and Secretary Agriculture Production and Horticulture Department, Manzoor Ahmad Lone today took stock of people’s grievances during a day-long public grievance camp held here. During the programme, a large number of deputations and individuals from […]
Three J-K leaders in detention since August booked under PSA
Srinagar, Feb 6 (PTI) Three Jammu and Kashmir leaders, who have been in preventive detention since August last year, were on Thursday booked under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA), officials here said. The three are senior National Conference leader and former minister Ali Mohammed Sagar, former NC legislator Bashir Ahmed Veeri, and Sartaj Madani, […]
Lt Governor calls for perspective planning and integrated development of Srinagar city, calls for time-bound completion of projects
Lt Governor calls for perspective planning and integrated development of Srinagar city, calls for time-bound completion of projects Chairs high level meeting, stresses on timely completion of projects SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 06: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today called for perspective planning and integrated development of Srinagar city during a high level meeting he chaired here […]
Health, education, transportation, fire services being modernised in Srinagar
Projects approved, execution underway; aim is to increase operational efficiencies and qualities of these services: DC Srinagar SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 06: The government has approved and started execution on upgradation and modernization of services across important sectors of health, education, transportation and fire services in the capital district of Srinagar. It involves using modern information and […]
Justice Magray for speedy disposal of backlog cases of more than 10 years
Justice Ali Mohammad Magray, Judge, J&K High Court, todayJustice Ali Mohammad Magray, Judge, J&K High Court, today visited District Court Complex Srinagar and asked the judicial officials to clear the backlog of more than 10 years and treat the matter as a top priority. He impressed upon the judicial officers posted at district headquarters Srinagar […]
Six months later
The voices of those most affected by the August decisions in Kashmir are still to be heard. The absence of free communication networks and the continued detention of top mainstream politicians has meant that Kashmiri public and political opinion has been suppressed and not allowed to surface.Six months have passed since the central government’s August […]