Pulwama: At a time when authorities are tall claims of improving the health sector in the state, the Primary Health Centers (PHC) in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district reflect a completely contrarian picture. They PHC’s in this district are in shambles. The PHC’s were established in many villages of Pulwama district decades ago. But, these centers […]
Anantnag: The disproportionate student-teacher ratio in government-run schools in southern district Anantnag is exposing the flawed policies of the government. This unequal student-teacher ratio, according to the sources, is spoiling the career of hundreds of poor students studying in these schools with authorities least bothered about balancing the ratio. In some schools over a dozen, […]
Srinagar: Few years ago authorities under a central sponsored scheme started providing free uniform to the poor students enrolled in government run schools. The move was aimed not only to come to financial help of the poor parents of these students but also to increase the roll in government schools. Though the uniform for several […]
From the point of view of Indian “liberals”, Pakistan is a ‘failed state’ that is only waiting to be annexed as a province by expansionist China. The same impression is touted as an article of faith if one follows what Pakistani liberals write, especially in their angry tweets. It seems Pakistani liberals are desperate […]
Srinagar: The government said that it has constituted a search committee which will split the posts of Chairman and Managing director in the J&K bank. Earlier both managing director and chairman posts were held by one person. The decision has come after Governor led dispensation removed Parvez Ahmad Nengroo as JK bank Chairman and subsequently […]
By IANS Home Minister Amit Shah has hit the ground running, as expected. With a catalogue of review meetings, Shah has many crucial things on his agenda including redrawing the long pending delimitation of constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. With President’s Rule operational in the strife-torn state, Shah has already had a closed door meeting with Governor Satyapal Malik. He also met Director, Intelligence […]
Srinagar: Over 100 militants, including 23 foreigners, have been killed in Kashmir in the first five months of 2019, but what is keeping the security establishment worried is a large number of new recruits, officials said Sunday. The officials said that 50 youngsters have joined various militant outfits since March and the security establishment needs […]
MAKKAH: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has appointed Saudi Arabia’s Yousef Aldobeay as its special envoy on Jammu and Kashmir, Express Tribune Newspaper reported OIC reiterated its support for the legitimate right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people in accordance with UN resolutions, the newspaper reported while quoting the Foreign Office. The 14th OIC summit […]
Srinagar: Indicating a sharp spike in violence in Kashmir, around 101 militants were killed in Kashmir in last 150 days. The dead militants mostly comprise of the local Kashmiris whose number touched the 76 mark. “With killing of 05 terrorist & 101 for last five months, an average of 20 each month so far,” the […]
Rajouri: Known for its historical significance, “RAJA-VAARI” or modern day ‘Rajouri’ is equidistant from both the capitals of Jammu and Srinagar. It is located in the border district close to the Line of Control (LOC) at an altitude of 3002 ft. It covers an area of 2630 sq km. The township can be touched through […]
