Jammu Kashmir : Law Minister called on SAC Chairperson

The law Minister of J&K Mr. Abdul Haq Khan called on the Chairperson of the J&K State Accountability Commission, Justice BA Khan to discuss the affairs of the Commission and the difficulties faced by it in its functioning. The member of Commission Justice JP Singh was also present in the meeting. Justice Khan apprised the Minister of the difficulties faced by the commission in performance of its statutory duties and steps that were required to be taken to revive the commission and he handed over the copy of the proposed amendments to him to be taken up in next budget session of the state assembly. Justice Khan brought to the notice of the Minister that the commission had been rendered in-effective over the years after multiple amendments and also seeks restoration of the powers of the commission as vested in it by Original Act 2002. The Minister in turn assured the commission of the Government’s support and cooperation to make it an effective and potent instrument of the transparency and accountability in the public administration.

Jammus Kashmir : Think out-of-box to address challenges of urbanization

Asking policymakers to think out-of-box to address emerging challenges of urbanization in Jammu Kashmir, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, underlined the need for proper planning and management to ensure planned development, basic amenities and a decent urban life to its people. According to Mehbooba people are entitled to find in urban settlements a sustainable and economically-viable living environment, which responsibility entirely rests on the shoulders of the state’s urban planners. H&UDD will have to pull up its socks so that we have better results to show to the people.  The Chief Minister made these remarks while reviewing the functioning of the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), at the Civil Secretariat. Besides the Draft Master Plans for Jammu and Srinagar, the projects reviewed by the Chief Minister today included Tawi Riverfront Development, Beautification of Maharaja Hari Palace, Multi-tier Parking in Jammu Bus Stand, Housing Colony at Muthi, setting up of IT Park and development of an Amusement Park by J&K Bank under CSR in Jammu city. Similarly, she also obtained up-to-date status of Rakh-e-Arth Colony for Dal Dwellers at Bemina, Sangarmal Complex, parking-cum-commercial complexes at KMD Bus Stand, Old SMG Complex and Sheikh Bagh, besides proposals for housing colonies at Rakh-e-Gund Aksha. Expressing concern over the present state of urban planning and management, the Chief Minister called for a systemic overhaul and suggested a series of measures to provide efficient infrastructure, solid waste management and building capacities of municipalities so that the minimum service guarantees to the people are provided in a hassle-free manner. She also noted with concern the persistent delay in finalization of Revised Master Plans for Jammu & Srinagar cities, lack of housing policy for EWS (Economically-Weaker Sections) as well removing bottlenecks in extending services notified under Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA), which include building permissions and issuance of birth and death certificates. 

On finalization of revised Master Plans for the two capital cities of Jammu Kashmir, the Chief Minister issued directions to engage a team of experts which would examines the Draft Plans and recommends improvements. She also asked the Urban Development Secretary to fix timelines on issuance of notifications so that Master Plans are approved after going through the required mandatory processes. Putting her weight firmly behind new waste management regime that makes garbage disposal scientific and affordable, the Chief Minister stressed upon using cost-effective technologies that can successfully handle segregated and un-segregated waste without harming the environment and ecology. She observed that state’s capital cities cannot afford delaying scientific garbage management anymore.

She was informed by the Commissioner/Secretary H&UDD that while Srinagar has one landfill site at Achan, the winter capital is yet to finalize a similar site for proper garbage disposal. JMC Commissioner, however, told the meeting that a site has been identified at Kot Bhawal for which required departmental procedures, including Environment Impact Assessment and transfer of land are currently in progress.   The Chief Minister was also briefed about the proposal to procure one segregator to be installed at Achan Landfill site at Srinagar, for which she gave Urban Development Secretary a deadline of 45 days to install the same.

Mehbooba Mufti said she will personally monitor the Dal Conservation Plan, development of Rakh-e-Arth Colony and the progress of the solid waste management projects, both in Jammu and Srinagar cities.  In a first step to micro-manage city cleanliness drives, Mehbooba Mufti directed the Urban Development Secretary to introduce an incentive scheme, which assesses the performance of the sweepers in their respective wards over a three-month period and rewards those which are the cleanest. The incentive scheme will be offered to sweepers manning 71 wards of JMC and 74 of SMC respectively. 

Stressing upon restoration of urban spaces to its willful owners, the Chief Minister directed the Municipal Commissioners to launch anti-encroachment drives to free public places so that the city centres are de-congested. She also suggested identification of available spaces where vendors can be collectively accommodated so that they earn their livelihood with dignity, without hindering smooth traffic flow.

The Chief Minister also directed the Municipal Commissioners to interact with various shopkeeper associations so that public spaces are restored to the general public. “Special attention should also be given to creating green spaces by planting trees,” she said, while referring to the barren patches of land at several places in Jammu city.

The Chief Minister also impressed upon the urban planners to create ample recreational avenues for city dwellers for which parks and playgrounds should be developed on priority.  

Handwara Case : Plea in High Court and Protest on Roads of valley  

 After an alleged molestation bid with a student in Handwara too new turn when Jammu and Kashmir High Court directed the police to facilitate a meeting of the girl and her father with her mother''s counsel. High Court sought the state government''s response on a PIL seeking a high level judicial inquiry into the alleged molestation incident in Handwara and subsequent violence. On the other hand Scores of students staged a demonstration in Srinagar demanding release of the girl who is at the centre of the Handwara molestation row in which five civilians were killed during violent protests last week. The protest was organised by All India Students'' Association, Carrying placards, the students staged the protest at Press Enclave alleging that the girl had been “illegally” detained along with her family members. Some of the placards read “the minor girl needs our support not our criticism”, “end denial of legal assistance to her”, “end surveillance and control over the movement of the girl and her family” and “end character assassination of the girl”. They also demanded action against those responsible for the killing of five persons.
A division bench of the High court issued notice to the state government, seeking its response by April 26, the next date of hearing. Meanwhile, a single bench of the court, hearing a plea filed by the mother of the girl against her alleged “illegal detention”, directed that the petition be clubbed with the PIL being heard by the division bench. On the other hand police submitted its status report including the statement of the alleged victim recorded before the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Handwara last week. The girl had denied that she was molested by a soldier. The mother of the victim had filed a petition before the High Court last week, seeking release of her daughter, husband and sister who police said were in ''protective'' police custody.

J&K : Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital announces large concessions for major surgeries 

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (SMVDNSH), which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister today, has announced major concessions for patients undergoing major surgeries and other procedures. Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman of Narayana Hrudyalaya Ltd, while speaking at the inaugural function, announced 50% concession on the first 100 major surgeries in each department. Also announced today was a 10% concession on all other procedures for a period of six months from 19th April, 2016. It is pertinent to mention that the Hospital, on commencing operations on 8th April 2016 has already announced free OPD for three months for one and all.  At the inaugural function today, Mediclaim Cards were distributed, on a token basis, by the Prime Minister to the landowners whose lands had been acquired for the establishment of Shri Mata Vaishno DeviUniversity and the  Vaishno  Devi  Narayana  Superspeciality  Hospital. Under this scheme, the said villagers and  their spouses have been insured at the expense of the Shrine Board for hospitalisation expenses upto Rs 1 lakh. The Shrine Board would also be providing free of cost OPD consultation to the villagers of the nearby four villages viz. Sirah, Kakryal, Shool and Kotla.

J&K : Only Women bus service in Kashmir

Atlas women of Kashmir Valley''s got first ever bus service for only women. The exclusive Ladies Special Bus service, inaugurated in summer capital of J&K Srinagar. It would run in Srinagar city from 8 am to 6 pm daily. Much to the delight of the women folk who wanted its frequency to be increased. The service would be provided by Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) and private transporters on various routes of Srinagar. Three buses each will be deployed by JKSRTC and private transporters for the purpose. These buses will ply on hourly basis and Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir and General Manager, JKSRTC would monitor the service regularly. Delighted by the launch of the services, women folk of the city termed the step as very good. One of passenger Riyana said, that It is a very good step. We welcome it as it was the need of the hour. Some time we feel very upward position in full buses. but we have to keep our mouth shut. But now its comfortable for women. Government should post women ticket collector in these buses. 

J&K : PM lands in Jammu, army chief in Kashmir

When Indian Prime minister Narender's Modi's plane landed in Jammu, at the same time Army Chief's Dalbir Singh Suhaga's plane landed in Kashmir Valley. One side PM Modi was giving full assurance to Jammu Kashmir, While Army chief went to Kupwara, where situation is on tense after the death of Five locals while clashes with security forces. Modi invoked the vision of 'Insaniyat, Kashmiriyat and Jamhooriat' introduced by former Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the way out to resolve problems in the divided state. Modi came out in praise of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and hoped that the formation of new government led by young and energetic leadership would usher in a new era of development across the state. While on the other hand General Suhag reviewed the overall security situation in the valley. He also given valuable direction to Army's officers deputed in valley. PM Modi said, "Government of India with full force will move forward shoulder to shoulder and step by step with state government for changing the destiny of Jammu Kashmir and fulfill the aspirations of people of the state.”

In the mean time Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, described providing a sense of security to the youth as one of her prime responsibilities. According to Mehbooba, people in Kashmir are in pain and suffering and sought cooperation of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in addressing the issue so that no more innocent lives are lost to mindless violence. “We have witnessed several tragic incidents in the past, like in Baljarala in Rajouri, Chittisinghpora in Anantnag and more recently in Handwara, where innocent people have been fatally caught in the vortex of violence. We need to take immediate steps to bring an end to this permanently,” she stated.

Jammu Kashmir : Whenever PM Modi is in J&K, Pak troops violates ceasefire

Hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s visit to Katra, Pakistani troops today resorted to ceasefire violation along the International Border (IB) in Sabma district of Jammu and Kashmir. This is not first time, whenever PM Modi is in Jammu Kashmir, Pak troops fire from his side. The Prime Minister has arrived at Mata Vaishno Devi University complex where he inaugurate a super speciality hospital, a sports stadium and take part in the convocation after which he address a public meeting today. Pakistani troops fired 4-5 rounds on a forward post in Samba sector early this morning. BSF troops, guarding the borderline, retaliated. There was no loss of life or injury to anyone. BSF troops also picked up suspicious movement near a forward area in Samba sector and resorted to firing thereby forcing the person to flee. BSF already put high alert in bodrder, as Inteligence report was there that Pakistan may broke ceasefire. 

Jammu Kashmir : Welcome PM 

Governor NN Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti welcomed PM Narendra Modi to Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) at Jammu On Tuesday.

Research of no use unless shared with farmers : Mehbooba

 Urges young graduates to become trendsetters in agriculture entrepreneurship

Asking the universities to travel extra mile in navigating technologies from lab to land, Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti, said the farmers will have to be taken onboard if agriculture sector has to reclaim its key position in the state’s economy. She said nature has been too kind in bestowing us with abundant water resources that can boost our agriculture production to the extent where we not only become self-sufficient but also export our produce to other parts of the country. According to Mehbooba Unlike other states which are grappling with droughts, farmer suicides and water shortages, we have been lucky in having ample water resources to harness our agriculture potential. The Chief Minister was addressing a large gathering of people during the 5th Convocation of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST-J). Governor, N. N. Vohra, the Chancellor of the University, and Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Vice Chairman NITI Aayog, who was the Chief Guest, were also present on the occasion.
Calling upon the scientists to share their knowledge with the farmers, the Chief Minister, who is also the Pro-Chancellor of the university, said any research that doesn’t change lives and technology that doesn’t upgrade livelihoods of poor farmers is meaningless. She said her late father and former Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, used to untiringly remind scientists to come out of their cocoons and take their knowledge into the field. Mehbooba said, How scientists at SKUAST-J rise to the challenge of sustainable agriculture, organic farming and food security is something I would be keenly watching.
Highlighting the huge strides made by countries like New Zealand, Netherlands, Australia and US in agricultural entrepreneurship, the Pro-Chancellor urged the graduating students to take pride in their newly-acquired knowledge so that they become trendsetters of a new agricultural awakening. Even though agriculture and allied sectors continue to remain the mainstay of our economy, it is disappointing that we have not been able to sell this idea to our new generation.
Congratulating the students for attaining their degrees, the Chief Minister said she will back their endeavours in taking research in agriculture to the next higher level. She said she was extremely pleased to witness the excellent performance shown by the girls in the field of agriculture, which she said is crucial on many counts. I am proud of the three girls who won gold medals today for their distinguished performance.  Stating that agriculture determines performance of our economy, ensures food security and rural employment, the Chief Minister expressed serious concern over the trend of converting agricultural lands into non-agricultural purposes and wanton construction on highly-productive lands. She said no law or punishment can work unless we incentivize agriculture and inspire the farmer to cultivate land to earn a handsome income.

Jammu Kashmir : No more items in cross-LoC trade

Demands of traders in Jammu and Kashmir for inclusion of more items in the Line of Control (LoC) trade facilities from chakka da bagh and Uri is not looking possible. Business through normal banking channels are unlikely to be met anytime soon with the “suspension” of dialogue between India and Pakistan. This trade is free of any type of taxes for Confidence building measure between both side of Kashmiri's on LOC. 

Jammu and Kashmir government as well as businessmen of the state have been seeking inclusion of more goods in the list of 21 items approved for export and import, but Pakistan government dosnt taken any final decision on this issue. There have been demands for widening the scope of CBMs and including banking facilities, instead of current barter system, telephone connectivity and undertaking trade in dollars between two sides. The cross LoC trade, which started in 2008, takes places four days a week between Tuesday to Friday. With 303 traders registered to trade in 21 items approved for export and import between two sides.

Goods worth around Rs 1,100 crore had been traded through Chakan Da Bagh and Rs 1,700 crore through Salamabad points during the last eight years. 

Jammu Kashmir : Know the actual position of J&K by looking this Diagram

Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2016

Advance Registration of Service Providers to commence on 1st May, 2016

Consequent to discussions with Governor N.N. Vohra, who is also the Chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board Shri P.K. Tripathi, Chief Executive Officer of the Shrine Board has undertaken a detailed review of the arrangements regarding registration of Service Providers for Yatra 2016. Keeping in view the last minute rush faced during the 2015 Yatra, an effort had been made to ensure against the congestion and avoidable confusion faced at the Registration Centres in 2015, it has been decided that, as in the case of pilgrims, Advance Registration shall also be done for this year’s Yatra in respect of Service Providers – Palkiwallas,  Dandiwallas, Pithoos, Poniwallas and Ponies. This Advance Registration shall be done at Ganderbal and Anantnag for one month, from 1st May to 31st May, 2016.  From 1st June, 2016 onwards On-Spot Registration of Service Providers and Ponies will be undertaken at Sonamarg and Pahalgam and this shall continue till 25th June, 2016. Advance Registration as well as On-Spot Registration of Ponywalls and Ponies will be carried out under one roof, jointly by the Labour and the Animal Husbandry Departments. CEO further informed that  Only ponies which are in sound health will be registered and, further, each Ponywallah will be registered along with one Pony. 

Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board has tied up with the New India Assurance Company for providing Insurance Cover of  Rs. 30,000/- against accidental death in respect of  13000 ponies to be registered for Yatra 2016. This year the Animal Husbandry Department,  in collaboration with the New India Assurance Company, will make arrangements for providing a non- invasive, animal friendly neck band to each registered Pony instead of the erstwhile practice of ear- piercing. The Labour Department shall issue laminated Photo I. Cards to each category of Service Providers, including Ponywallas. Further, the band number / registration number of the Pony will be mentioned in the I. Cards of the Ponywalla.

Jammu Kashmir : General reached to review the security situation

After huge tension for the last five days in Jammu Kashmir, Army Chief General Dalbir Singh today arrived in the state to take stock of the security situation. Lt Gen Hooda briefed the Army chief about the overall security situation in the Command theater. The Army Chief interacted with the Corps Commanders and took firsthand assessment of the prevailing internal security situation especially in view of the recent incidents at Handwara and Nutnusa in the Kashmir Valley. On April 12, three persons were killed during protests against alleged molestation of a girl by a soldier in Handwara town. but girl denied of molestation by army persons in CJM court. Five persons killed after this incident. The Army Chief, who is on a one-day visit to J-K, arrived at the headquarters of Udhampur-based Northern Command, where he was received by the northern army Commander Lt Gen D S Hooda.

Jammu Kashmir : Mumbai Students visits Army camp 

In an initiative by White Knight Corps of Army, a National Integration Tour of students from classes 6th to 9th of Mumbai schools visited the Crossed Swords Division, today.  The students comprising of 39 boys and 30 girls alongwith their school staff were taken to the places of tourist interest in Akhnoor. The students visited Akhnoor Fort, Gurudwara, Parashuram Temple, Pandav Gufa and the ancient Ambaran Site. The group will be given an exposure to the life of soldiers of Indian Army and will also be visiting the forward location along the Line of Control on 18 April 2016. The theme of the tour ‘Know Your Army’ amplifies the aim of this tour to showcase the sacrifice and commitment undertaken by the Indian Army. A similar tour of Dalhousie Public School, Dalhousie was conducted in the Crossed Swords Division in the first week of April.

Jammu Kashmir : Restriction lifted, but no internet in valley

After five days of tense situation is becoming normal in Kashmir valley. 

Police authorities today lifted restrictions in Six police station's area of Sringar, which is imposed for the last five days following killing of five persons in security forces action. But Mobile Internet services remain snapped across the Valley. As there were no major protests on Sunday  and no call for shutdown or protests.  No separatist group has called for a strike for today. However, strict curbs in some areas in Kupwara and Handwara towns. With the statemnent of School girl, which was not against Army persons also helps for normalized situation fast. 

Due to sunday , government offices and educational institutions remained shut, While shops, fuel stations and other business establishments opened. Public transport was also back on roads. People attached with tourism sector also happy with the situation, as there business gaff fall to Zero. 

Jammu Kashmir : Girl denied molested by any army soldier 

Atlas the reality came in Handwara case. The School girl again denied that she was molested by any army soldier. This false news taken life of Five persons and loss of lakh of rupees, whether in unlawful activity or loss of business,  besides tension in different parts of Kashmir. After record of  Girl statement before the Chief Judicial Magistrate in which she stood by her earlier statement that she was not molested by any army soldier on incident day. The girl along with her father was presented before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Handwara last evening and her statement was recorded. Girl in her statement before the Judicial Magistrate she reveals that on 12th April 2016, after school hours while proceeding to her home along with her friends she entered in a public toilet near main chowk Handwara. As she came out of the Toilet, she was confronted, assaulted and dragged by two boys and her bag was snatched among whom one boy was in school uniform. The cops presented the girl before the Chief Judicial Magistrate following orders by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court on a petition filed by the mother of the girl. Interestingly, one day before mother of girl claimed that her daughter, who is 16 years old, was pressurized into making the statement that had exonerated the army personnel of the molestation charge. After five days of tense, situation on most part of the Kashmir were normal on 17th April. 

Jammu Kashmir : Is Kashmir needs more Central troops to control? 

Till last month situation in Jammu Kashmir was very peace and everyone was thinking about development of state. but there was no elected government in Jammu Kashmir. After 4th April, when Mehbooba Mufti sworn-in as first women chief minister of J&K, disturbance took place. As Mehbooba was fighting with central government for removing forces and army from J&K, once again critical position arises and everyone is asking is Kashmir needs more Central troops to control?
The central govt has also assessed the requirements of the J&K govt to bring the situation under control without any more loss of life. The central government on Saturday decided to send more troops to Jammu and Kashmir to bring the situation - on the boil for four days - under control. Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi in a meeting of senior officials from intelligence bureau, ministry of defence, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and the ministry of home affairs reviewed the situation and assessed the requirements of Jammu and Kashmir government to bring the situation under control without any more loss of life. Home ministry officeial Stating that the ministry is in regular touch with senior state government officials and has been monitoring the situation on a regular basis, the statement said that the ministry has assured full cooperation and support to the government of J&K to ensure that there is no further loss of lives. A civilian was killed and four others were injured on Friday allegedly in a firing by soldiers as angry residents clashed with security forces and tried to storm their camp amid simmering anger over four similar deaths since Tuesday in tense but curfew-bound Kashmir Valley. The Chief Minister stated that the government has been confronted with new challenges on the law-and-order front, which she said have to be dealt with meticulously so that the promise of delivering good governance to the people is implemented on the ground.  While meeting with High Polce and administrative officer, She said, “We are holding this meeting in the backdrop of certain unfortunate incidents in the Kashmir valley,”  During the two-hour-long meeting, Mehbooba Mufti said she is confident of overcoming the challenges and focus entirely on ushering in a new era of development in the state. She warned the officers to remain vigilant and not allow the situation to drift so that they lose focus of their real agenda of bringing peace and development in the state," she stated.

Jammu Kashmir : Now politics on girl's statement

In Kashmir violence a new turn came today, when mother of allegedly molested girl said that her husband and daughter are illegal kept by J&K Police. In a litigation filed by girls mother, Jammu and Kashmir High Court today directed the police to cite the law under which they have detained the girl, who was allegedly molested by a soldier in Handwara on Tuesday which led to violent protests resulting in the death of five persons. The mother of the 16-year-old girl, seeking release of her daughter and two other relatives from “illegal detention” of police. Besides issuing notice to the state, High Court Justice M H Attar directed the Superintendent of Police Handwara and SHO of the concerned police station to tell the court under which law they have detained the minor girl, her father and aunt since the incident on April 12. He said the court also directed the police to present the girl before the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Handwara for recording of statement. This means the statement of school girl will be taken on record again. The court has also said that father and aunt of the girl cannot be forced to appear before print or electronic media. Case has been listed for next hearing on April 20. In the whole incident, one thing came foreword that Is Police pressurized the girl to give statement  in-favour of Security forces. The mother of the girl today claimed that she was pressurized into giving the video statement. Police is also searching that who is in back of Girls mother. They have any contacts with Terrorist organisations. One news also highlighted that there are terrorist group hand in newly situation in Kashmir valley.

Jammu Kashmir : Color of blood and Colorful Baisakhi 

When there is clashes and stone-pelting is going in Kashmir valley, Jammu is busy with Baisakhi celebration. In Kashmir, Police personal were busy in tackling protesters, while in Jammu police were busy in controling Baiskahi Programe. In Kashmir, people were in search of their food in curfew like restriction, where Jammu awam is busy in baisakhi Mela. In a state, there is two different situation. Who is responsible for this? People, Police, Government and any others. Once again there is different views...

Jammu Kashmir : A Friday full of Protest in valley

In Kashmir valley, Friday is very crucial for Security forces and Police personal. This is the day, when and what will happens at a time, no one knows. Specially, after jumme ki namaz, anytime protest and stone pelting can happen. On friday, its Curfew-like restrictions continued for the third day in different parts of Kashmir following killing of four persons in action by security forces during protests. Then also there in number of protest are going before Jumme-ki-Namaz. Strict restrictions have been imposed in Kupwara town, Kralgund, Handwara, Magam and Langate areas in north Kashmir to maintain law and order. Restrictions also continued in some police station areas of Srinagar city where sporadic incidents of stone-pelting were reported through the day yesterday also. Due to this affected police station areas include Maharajgunj, Khanyar, Nowhatta, Rainawari and Maisuma. One person coming towards Lal Chowk, said he came back as heavy stone-pelting started. The city centre Lal Chowk has also been kept out of bounds as concertina wires have been put at many places to block the roads. all this happens automatically, as there is no strike call by any separatist group. All market were closed. Public transport are off the road. Tourist are trying to leave Srinagar as soon as possible. Since Tuesday even as mobile Internet services remained affected across the Valley. Spontaneous shutdown affected normal life. 

NIT Srinagar : Extension Center

 demand rejected

Central government rejected the NIT's  students demand to open a extension center anywhere else. Students met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh and HRD Minister Smiriti  Irani on Wednesday over demand to shift the NIT from Kashmir due to security concerns. All three minister straightway rejected the demand and assured security on the campus. Students requested central ministers for to open an extension center in Jammu on the pattern of BIT-Ranchi and IIIT-Allahabad, but they were not ready to accept this demand. Government don't wants to take any risk as Kashmir is already burning in clashes. According to a student, who met these ministers with his colleague told, The ministers did not cite any reason for not opening an extension centre in Jammu and just refused. We narrated the the entire sequence of events to them, but they did not give any answer except that this would not happen again. Meanwhile, parents were perplexed as they could not send their wards back to the insecure place. They were planning to appeal to the Supreme Court after the response of the Center. With these career of more then 1800 students future is on stake.

Jammu Kashmir : Clashes, blood and strike

Heaven on earth KASHMIR is again colored with blood. Sporadic incidents of clashes between stone-pelting mobs and security forces were reported from a number of places in Kashmir today. Even as curfew-like restrictions continued for the second day and mobile internet services were suspended in some areas in view of tension. Number of policeman and two civilians were injured in violence and clashes in different parts of the Valley. Once question arises everywhere. Is this year also tourist season will go down. This all happens after tension prevailed on death of four civilians in clashes with security forces. First lady Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir's Mehbooba Mufti held a meeting with top police and intelligence officials of the state here to review the situation and directed that no harm should come to civilians while dealing with law and order issues. A Constable Bilal Ahmad was injured after being hit in the face by a stone hurled by protesters in Magam (Handwara town). Constable face was full of blood and colleagues of Constable were trying to take out him from violent protesters. The cop was shifted to a hospital for treatment. A civilian was also injured earlier at the same place when he was hit by a teargas shell in the left leg. According to inteligence, the situation may be created by terrorist groups, who are fails from long time. The same position is in Kupwara,  Kralgund, Handwara, Magam and Langate areas in north Kashmir. Stone pelting is continue going. Number of vehicles broken, curfew-like restrictions continued for the second day in six police stations of Srinagar city. Tourist are living in there hotels and houseboats.

Jammu Kashmir : Doon students experienced modus operandi of Indian Army in the Counterinsurgency environment.

Doon Universities student's visited the Rashtriya Rifles Camp of Indian Army at Dharmakot, where they experienced first hand know how about modus operandi of Indian Army in the Counter Insurgency environment. The students praised the unflinching efforts of the Army despite the tought environment and challenging terrain. 

The seven days long Reverse Tour organised by the Delta Force for the students and faculty members of ‘Doon University, Dehradun’ visited Bhadarwah, today. The visit was arranged by the Rashtriy Rifles located at Bhadarwah under the Delta Force.  On 13 April 2016, a cultural evening was organised at Bhadarwah to give the touring students a glimpse of Bhadarwahi cultural.  On 14 April 2016, the Tour, led by Professor Vinod Kumar Jain, Vice Chancellor, five faculty members and 22 students including 05 girls students of the University reached Army camp. The Tour  thereafter visited and interacted with students of Bhadarwah Campus, University of Jammu and a lively  group discussion was conducted with active participation by the students of both universities. Touring Students also visited the premium Army Training School located at Bhalra/ Naska. 

The packed schedule of the Touring Students has strengthened cultural ties, the tour was planned  to create awareness of India’s secular values and exposure to the rich heritage and culture of the state of  Jammu & Kashmir by providing an opportunity to students from Doon University, Dehradun, Uttakhanad.  Delta Force has been carrying out such tours for spreading the heritage and culture of Chenab Valley  beyond the borders of the state while opening doors of friendship beyond caste, creed, religion and  region.

Jammu Kashmir : No internet services in valley

Curfew-like restrictions continued for the second day in parts of Kashmir and mobile internet services were today suspended in some areas as tension prevailed in the Valley following killing of four persons in action by security forces during violent protests since 12th April. Strict restrictions have been imposed in Kupwara town, Kralgund, Handwara, Magam and Langate areas in north Kashmir to maintain law and order. The restrictions were imposed following death of three persons during protests against alleged molestation of a girl by a soldier in Handwara town on Tuesday. Another youth was killed in Drugmulla area of Kupwara during protests against the Handwara incident . Restrictions also continue in six police station areas of Srinagar city where sporadic incidents of stone-pelting were reported through the day on Wednesday.

Jammu : Bapu Asaram's Bhagwati Nagar Ashram case

In a much publicized Bapu Asaram's Bhagwati Nagar Ashram Case in which contempt petition was filed by one Vikrant Sharma a complainant, seeking initiation of contempt proceedinsg against Home, Secy, DGP, SP City North and SHO Naowabad for willful and intentional disobidence of the order passed by the High Court in which it was directed by the High Court to SIT that they shall make all out efforts to get hold of the accused by resorting to all legally permissible coercive methods and bring the investigation to logical conclusion within a reasonable span of time and submit status report on weekly basis.

                Justice Bansi Lal Bhat of J&K High Court Jammu Wing after hearing Sr. Adv MK Bhardwaj with Advocatye Gagan Kohli appearing for the petitioner, observed that in terms of earlier order, SIT Was directed to make all out efforts to get hold of the accused and bring the investigation to its logical conclusion and also directed to keep the this Court informed of the developments on weekly basis and no status report has since been filed and directed Registry to list this case on April 22, 2016 with a direction to the Head of the SIT to appear in person and submit the CD file for perusal. 

                A cording to the police in the the complainant Vikrant Sharma submitted written complaint before the Duty Magistrate Jammu stating therein that the complainant is resident of Bhagwati Nagar Jammu and was one of the devotee of the Vinod Kumar Gupta alias Bholla Nand Bholla Nath who was Incharge of Bapu Asaram Bhagwati Nagar Ashram in the year 2008-09. During this period, the complainant used to visit the Ashram daily and was having close association with the Vinod Kumar Gupta alias Bholla Nand. In the month of September, 2013 when Asaram was arrested, the accused started contacting the complainant on his telephone no. 9797418663 from his telephone Nos. 9920137719,7506137501 and 8080598279 and few others numbers and tried to seek help from complainant for creating evidence in order to implicate Asaram Bapu. Initially the complainant was astonished to hear from the Vinod Kumar Gupta alias Bholla Nand about his intention but gradually he came to know that he was trying to implicate Asaram Bapu in false case and then complainant informed Narinder Singh S/o Shiv Narian Singh and some other persons and on their advise started recording the telephone conversation of the Vinod Kumar Gupta alias Bholla Nand and in order to know the truth started posing himself to be acting on his advise. The Vinod Kumar Gupta alias Bholla Nand first of all asked the complainant to give him the telephone number of Prajapati and asked the complainant to arrange some girls or lady who can level false allegations on Asaram and identity of those girls shall not be disclosed. He also asked the complainant to help him in creating false evidence so that whole of the family of Asaram is sent to jail. The Vinod Kumar Gupta alias Bholla Nand appeared in news channel and stated that there are dead bodies of children buried in the Bhagwati Nagar Ashram of Bapu Asaram and after that the said Vinod Kumar Gupta alias Bholla Nand asked the complainant to arrange the skelton of dead persons and when the complainant told the Vinod Kumar Gupta alias Bholla Nand that from where he would arrange the skelton, the Vinod Kumar Gupta alias Bholla Nand asked the complainant to remove the skeltons from muslim graveyard and bury them in Bhagwati Nagar Ashram and then the Vinod Kumar Gupta alias Bholla Nand would come with media and show the place where he has stated about the burial of the children. The Vinod Kumar Gupta alias Bholla Nand informed him that nobody had yet paid the money to him and media had also promised him the money but has not paid. The Vinod Kumar Gupta alias Bholla Nand told that he is going out and would not allow the Asaram to come out and told him that he was playing a big game and the Vinod Kumar Gupta alias Bholla Nand also promised that he would arrange setting of the girls complainant for two three days at Mumbai after creating false evidence against Asaram.

Jammu Kashmir : Snowfall in March, Kargil Srinagar Road closed 

It was a blessing that Kargil observed snowfall in March, as after a long dry winter the need for a spell of heavy snowfall was the need of the hour for a healthy agriculture season but it was unfortunate as due to the heavy snowfall the already opened Kargil Srinagar Road was closed once again. Commanding Officer of Project Vijayak Col. Pankaj Mital told that they have to clear the road four times due to snowfall.

The 434 Km long Strategically important, Srinagar Leh National Highway will be open for one way traffic after 20th of April subject to weather conditions. Due to non opening of road people of Kargil are facing shortage of essential commodities besides huge number of passengers including patients and students are stranded at Jammu and Srinagar. Pointing towards the more than 80 feet high Snow Avalanches which was being cleared, Col Mittal  appreciated the works and efforts of the local labours and BRO Forces who are working 12 hours a day just for the sake of opening the Strategically important NH1D.

Chief Executive Councilor LAHDC Kargil Haji Mohammad Hanifa Jan at Shaitan Nallah Zojjila during his on spot inspection of Snow Clearance Work on NH 1D Said that Local Labours who work at zojjila during snow clearance keeping their lives in danger, Haji Hanifa announced an award of Rs 20,000 for the Local Labours as well as assured that he will recommend the group of local labors for National Award.

Jammu Kashmir :  Mehbooba facing number of hurdles after becoming Chief minister 

After Sworn in as First women Chief minister of Jammu Kashmir on 4th April, Mehbooba Mufti is facing number of hurdles, coming one by one in Riyasat-e-Jammu Kashmir. First NIT dispute in Srinagar, then Handwara case, in which 3 persons died in fairing of Security forces and A youth was killed after being hit by a teargas shell fired by security forces during protests in Kashmir''s Kupwara.

Opposition National Conference leader Omar Abdullah hit out at Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for her “self-promoting” tour of Delhi when three persons were killed in firing by security forces in Handwara. Omar wrote on Twitter, “3 (Three) people died as a result of firing by security forces and what does the J&K CM do? She continues her self-promoting tour of Delhi,” Mehbooba, who was sworn in as the head of the PDP-BJP government on April 4, is currently on a visit to Delhi where she met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other Union Ministers including Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Defense Minister Manohar Parikkar. “This is the same person who until a year ago would rush anywhere in the valley to shed contrived tears at the slightest provocation,” Omar wrote about the Chief Minister. 

Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, Wednesday  called on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and discussed the overall political and developmental scenario of the state. This was the first meeting of Mehbooba Mufti with the Prime Minister since she became the Chief Minister of J&K. During the meeting, both the leaders deliberated upon several wide-ranging issues concerning the state. The Chief Minister requested for an additional allocation of 4.30 lac MT food-grains over and above the Targeted Public Distribution System fixed under National Food Security Act (NFSA). She also urged Narendra Modi to favourably consider the inclusion of the two capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu as Smart Cities in the ‘Smart Cities Mission’ launched by the Urban Development Ministry.  The Chief Minister sought Prime Minister's intervention in expediting Center's nod for continuation of special dispensation of 50 per cent in promotion quota in All India Services (AIS) for state service officers for another five years, beyond December 31, 2013. The Prime Minister assured the Chief Minister of Center's full support in the holistic development of J&K state.  

Jammu Kashmir with me ...: J&K meets Punjab : Two Royal Families engaged Apri...

Jammu Kashmir with me ...: J&K meets Punjab : Two Royal Families engaged Apri...: J&K meets Punjab : Two Royal Families engaged  April 10th marked a historical moment when two Royal families of Jammu Kashmir and...

J&K meets Punjab : Two Royal Families engaged 

April 10th marked a historical moment when two Royal families of Jammu Kashmir and Punjab engaged. Dr. Karan Singh's granddaughter and Yuvraj Vikramaditya Singh's daughter, Mriganka Singh was engaged to marry Nirvan Singh the grandson of Captain Amarinder Singh. The engagement ceremony took place at a private function at Dr. Karan Singh's New Delhi residence. The two families have known each other closely for four generations since pre-independence. This is seen as not just a coming together of erstwhile royal families but also as a union of the country's top political personalities and families. Dr. Karan Singh, son of the last ruler of Jammu & Kashmir late Maharaja Hari Singh is a senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament. Captain Amarinder Singh is the former Chief Minister of Punjab and scion of erstwhile Patiala State.

Twenty-seven-year-old Nirvan is the younger son of Captain Amarinder's daughter Jai Inder Kaur and Sardar Gurpal Singh. Twenty-five-year-old Mriganka is the daughter of Dr. Karan Singh's elder son Vikramaditya Singh and his wife Chitrangada Raje daughter of late Madhavrao Scindia of Gwalior and sister of Congress stalwart and Member of Parliament, Jyotiraditya Scindia. Vikramaditya is a People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader and member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council.

It may be interesting to note that this is the second royal-political alliance in Captain Amarinder's family in one year. Last year, Angad Singh, another of his grandsons, had tied the knot with Aparajita Kumari, daughter of Himachal chief minister Virbhadra Singh.

In attendance at the royal engagement ceremony to bless the young couple were Chief Minister of Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje, Chief Minister of Himachal  Pradesh Virbhadra Singh amongst  a host of other prominent royalty, politicians, industrialists and media barons.

Jammu Kashmir : High Tech B.J.P.

This building is not a mall or 3 star hotel, but it is High Tech office of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) at Jammu. In this office not only all high tech facilities are available, but there is a conference hall and number of rooms for outstation guest also. Name of the office is Dr. Shayama Prasad Mukherjee samirit nayas. High tech office is inaugurated by Finance minister of India, Mr. Aruj Jaitley. Office is situated in front of State minister of  PMO,  Mr. Jitender Singh's residence at Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Mr. Singh was also present on this occasion. It is to be remembered that this is also in laws city of Finance ministe Jaitley. Anyway, after making coalition government with Peoples Democratic Party Second time in J&K, BJP needs a high tech office.
  

Jammu Kashmir :  Valley is crying once again 

After a long gap, Kashmir valley is crying again. Normal life was today affected in Kashmir Valley due to a strike called by separatist groups to protest against the alleged harassment of Kashmiri students outside the state.Shops, business establishments, petrol pumps and educational institutions remained shut in Srinagar while thin attendance was witnessed in banks and government offices. In valley just tourist season is going to start. Traders belongs to tourism sector are waiting for there guest, whether they or Indian or Abroad. Tourist reached Srinagar feels uncomfortable in strike. They are keeping themselves in Hotels. Separatist groups, including both factions of Hurriyat Conference and JKLF, had called for a strike today to protest alleged beating, harassment and intimidation of Kashmiri students outside the state, but this is only for the sake of there politics. 

Jammu Kashmir : cleanness campaign a Drama?

Now days number of different organisations and Government department are giving message of cleanness around your house and offices. but all this looks like a drama. Government staff taking part in this Campaign. Clicks there pictures. showing themselves that they are taking active part in Cleanness, but all this for only show. After taking part in this campaign for a while, and even they do not keep there offices or work place clean. Some staff of health department took part in this drive, as there health minister was also came to take part in that campaign. After going minister back, all are same again. To whom they are making fool.

Jammu Kashmir with me ...: NIT Srinagar : Students thank Kher for his loveBo...

Jammu Kashmir with me ...: NIT Srinagar :  Students thank Kher for his loveBo...: NIT Srinagar :   Students thank Kher for his love Bollywood actor and Kashmiri Pandit  Anupam Kher was today stopped by Jammu and Kas...

Jammu Kashmir with me ...: NIT Srinagar : Atlast students returned from valle...

Jammu Kashmir with me ...: NIT Srinagar : Atlast students returned from valle...: NIT Srinagar : Atlast students returned from valley After spending 10 days in huge tension, one thousands Non Kashmiri's students...

NIT Srinagar : Atlast students returned from valley

After spending 10 days in huge tension, one thousands Non Kashmiri's students of National Institute of Technology Srinagar, returned from valley without sitting in Exam. They straightway said that It is not possible for them to sit in exam without deep study. In tight security students were taken out from NIT campus and sent out of Kashmir. They don't know even their future. they just wants to returned to their houses before taking any decision. The situation became worst after two group of students clashes after World Cup T-20 cricket match. Police beat Non Kashmiri students in campus.  Meanwhile, three member group of  three men from Delhi tried to enter the NIT campus for hoisting the national flag. They were part of a group of about 150 people from Delhi who were intending to go to NIT but were detained in Jammu yesterday. The three, who had given a slip to police and reached Srinagar, were detained just outside the main gate of the institute as they pulled out the national flag and tried to enter the campus, a police official said. Held person Tejinder Singh Bagga told that they come from Delhi to hand over the tricolour to the students (for hoisting) but police has snatched the flags from us,” 

In Jammu, students of Jammu university held Director General of Police K Rajendera Kumar near university. While Students were protesting infavor of NIT students, they seen that vehicle of DGP is passing. They stopped him and asked why students beaten in NIT. DGP tried to explain them, but students were anger.

NIT Srinagar :  Students thank Kher for his love

Bollywood actor and Kashmiri Pandit  Anupam Kher was today stopped by Jammu and Kashmir Police at the Srinagar airport here, While he was on way to National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar. Where recently a clash between local and outstation students taken place after World Cup T-20 creicket match. Mr. Kher was going to meet the students and give them moral support. After reaching Srinagar Airport, Kher was scheduled to visit NIT, police asked him to return to Delhi as there were apprehensions of law and order problems.

After landing in Srinagar, Kher twitted on Twitter “Landed in Srinagar. ''HOME'' away from home. Will go to #NITSrinagar & meet the students & give them a warm hug & a special gift. :)” Just after this tweet Kher again tweet, “I have been told by J&K Police that I cannot enter Srinagar city at all. I have asked them to show me the orders. Still at the airport,” 

In another tweet he wrote, “I was going there as a citizen to meet students and give them moral support...If they say this is a law and order situation, I will say millions of people go to university, it''s an open place, why should they stop me,”

While returning from Srinagar Kher wrote, Dear #NITSrinagar students: My Special gift (A tricolor) for you. He wrote in national language hindi, Today I wants to give this flag to you myself. but dont bother, Tricolor in is our heart. on this students of NIT thrilled. They sent a message to Kher via facebook page `save the students of NIT srinagar' and wrote`We all have received your messages Sir Anupam Kher. We had already guessed what the secret gift was. All our hearts thank you for travelling so far to support us. None of us is mentally stable at this time to give exams. Also none of our genuine demands are really accepted by anyone here. But, they have pressurized us to the extremes. Thank You again, Sir.'

Jammu Airport : For the sake of passengers

Afterall a big problem of Jammu Airport is going to be solve from next month, i.e. May 2016. Arrival passengers terminal is so small that people face lots of problem. The passengers capacity of airport is very less and if some flights delays, the terminal seen as a congested market. At present, pasanger capacity of airport is only 360 passengers, and some times you find more than 500 passengers at terminal. Director of the airport Mr. Deepak Gautam accepted that terminal is too small to handle number of passengers. Due to tourist and religious destination of Mata Vaishno Devi, 19 flights are running everyday from here but passengers capacity is very low. We are starting new arrival terminal from May and it would give relief to passengers. After finishing arrival terminal work, we will start work of another side, which is departure area. For the passengers facilities Aero brdge is also under construction and it will start in october 2016.  New terminal building with lattest technology is on card and after getting land from state government, work will start immediately. New terminal building would be completed upto 2020.

NIT dispute : Social media became weapon 

The dispute occured after T-20 cricket semifinal match at NIT Srinagar, one thing came common that every one trying to use social media on this issue. Agitated students used social media to reach people of the country. they put messages and video clipping on social media to show whats going with them in locked NIT campus. There is no doubt that they successed in reaching to people with the help of facebook, twitter and other sites. They complained and seek help from Prime minister Narendra Modi, Home minister Rajnath Singh, HRD minister Samriti Irani and others  by twitting on twitter. On the Other hand J&K Police Showed anger on social media. Angry at being called anti nationalist for there action against students of NIT, Police officers shows frustration on social sites. one of the police officers says, J&K police dosn't need any certificates for patriotism. We must continue our duty according to law for the safe of peace. Number of police officers at the level of Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dy. Inspector General of Police (DIGP) and Superintendent of Police (SP) were also bussy on social network like whats app, facebook and other social network to clarifie there situation. People of Kahmir also put numbers of messages on this issue and said that they never see students as local or non local. But on the other side some Pro Pakistan Peoples too never sit back with there dirty messages for provoking peoples of Kashmir.  

NIT : What is th fact ?

 After so many incidents in NIT Srinagar for past few days, which hearts number of students, now one question is arising what was the real fact of dispute. Is that Cricket match of World cup T-20 or something behind the scene. There are conflicting versions of what happened at NIT over the past few days. But, every story leads to one trigger: competitive nationalism. The drama began when some local students celebrated India's loss in the T-20 world cup semi-final against West Indies. As a counter, students from outside Kashmir raised slogans supporting India. But, matters spilled out of the campus when some students wanted to take a protest march outside the campus on Tuesday, Tricolor in hand, Bharat Mata ki Jai on their lips. Students complain the Jammu and Kashmir police intervened at this point, stopped them from taking out their march, beat them up and snatched the flags from their hands.
Cops claim they tried to stop students from marching on the roads of Srinagar since it could have led to clashes between people outside the campus. They used force when the students became violent and misbehaved with a deputy Superintendent of Police at the spot. but the students blame on Police for supporting anti nationalist people, who threat students. There are number of protest of students in jammu. Some parties also engaged themselves in protest. Government is trying to cool the students and given assurance to parents of students studying in NIT.

J&K :  Ancient temple of Maa Bawewali lighted for navratra starting from 8th April.

J&K : Mehbooba's daughters are excited

At Raj bhawan of Jammu Kashmir, When Mehbooba Mufti was taking sworn in as first women chief minister of J&K, there was joy in her eyes imperative, but excitment of her two daughters was seen from long way. They came to Raj Bhawan to see her mother taking sworn in as Chief minister, where 3 months ago there grand dad Mufti Mohammed Sayeed took the Oath. Mehbooba's daughter Iritiqa Mufti describe the swearing-in of her mother as a historic moment for the state. She expects her mom to make everyone proud by fulfilling the promises made to the people. She said, the biggest challenge before her right now is the state of affairs as it exists and to improve things. She has also to fill the gap between two regions, which is always blamed for discrimination. Her sister Sana Mufti was also excited. She Said there is nothing new in a woman becoming a chief minister as we have seen Jayalalitha and Mayawati come to power before. Sanna added that the people of J&K have lot of expectations from Mufti and hoped that she still spends some time with them at home. But Sana don't wont to become politician like her mom. She said, “I do not think that I have to be in politics if I have to make a change. I can be a doctor and still help my society and all….and still help Kashmir so. Why be just part of politics you can be part of any profession and still can make a change.”

NIT Srinagar : Strong protest in Jammu in favour of Students 

NIT Sringar : hand-painted flags raised on top of all the hostels.

In view of merciless torture of innocent students of NIT Srinagar by the JKP Police yesterday and following false and biased statements issued by the Police Officials, every student of the college has joined the peaceful protest including female students. TIRANGA was not returned to the students even after repeated requests. So, they painted large drawing sheets in Tricolors to re-flash the glory of the country that fills their hearts with infinite hope of help by their Hindustan.Various such hand-painted flags were raised on top of all the hostels. CRPF has joined in and pushed back JKP Police out of Campus and helped us raise our flag openly in the college. This was made possible with your support. Thankyou.

But the question still remains the same: How long will CRPF stay in college to provide us fair security. We cannot go outside for buying fruits, seeing doctors, etc. This might be more worst than prison.

Due to completely failed college administration and worsened security scenario, a common demand has been raised to shift the college to an environment, more safer in social and other important aspects, as soon as possible, so that students may resume their studies.

P.S: For those who still believe this is a protest against the locals or Kashmir, we confirm again, this is not! We are against the injustice done with the students by the College administration that supported anti-nationals, stone-pelters , lathi charge, tear gas and wrath by all means by not taking any action, issuing strict orders against the innocent students, issuing false statements to the media, preventing media access within the college premises, supporting anti- national slogans and provoking locals to shout slogans against the country. This harassment is unbearable both mentally and physically and we are continuing silent protest in all kinds of weathers (*raining here). ---- Student of NIT.