Academics suffer due to Panchayat polls
This refers to 2011 academic session in schools and colleges in Jammu and Kashmir. Since the time Panchayat elections were declared and notified, the state government pulled the teaching staff of government institutions—in particular Principals, +2 Lecturers, Masters and teachers—to polling duty as ROs More
Durbar impact
This refers to the reopening of civil secretariat move offices in Srinagar on May 9. Ahead of the Durbar Move, Srinagar is getting a facelift. The city roads are being cleaned and painted. The government is now making its presence felt by such actions. However, it is clearly being observed that the people More
RTI Act
This refers to the news "J&K RTI Act applicable to central offices"(GK Apr.28). Constitution guarantees every citizen the freedom of speech and expression and so is the case with RTI Act. It would be a welcome step if all the central offices are made accountable for the pending wages of employees More
Sex ratio
This refers to the declining sex-ratio in Kashmir. It is really a matter of grave concern which requires immediate attention by one and all. The state government must crackdown on centres resorting to illegal abortions. It is encouraging to see the Health Department waking up to tackle the problem. Recently More
Buying time
This refers to the visit of interlocutors to Kashmir. They have recently suggested some administrative measures on Kashmir. Some years back, the Working Groups appointed by the Prime Minsiter Dr Manmohan Singh also suggested many administrative measures vis-à-vis Cross LoC Trade etc. But hardly one or More
No expectations
This refers to the ongoing Panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir. I don’t think they are going to make any difference on ground vis-à-vis governance. I am sure it is going to compound the problems. This time everyone is fighting elections. People are voting blindly. This has caused the apprehensions More
Rampant corruption
Time and again political parties in Jammu and Kashmir beat the drum of rampant corruption. The party in opposition normally accuses the ruling party of corruption and this trend is not only common in the state of J&K but all over India. Not a single party or government can claim to be free of corruption More
  • Kashmir

Malik visits Chandergam

Expresses solidarity with missing KP youth’s family

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 1: Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front, Muhammad Yasin Malik on Sunday visited south Kashmir’s Aishmuqam area to express solidarity with the family of a Kashmiri Pandit youth, Susheel More


  • Srinagar City

City without public loos

Though a modern City of tourism importance is expected to have public conveniences in every locality, Govt has been callous towards the issue

GK CITY CORRESPONDENT

Srinagar, May 1: A modern City is expected to have public loo in almost every locality that too when the place is of immense tourism importance. But Srinagar seems to be the only exception where government More



  • Briefs

Protection of labourers rights must: Tarigami

Srinagar, May 1: The State Secretary of CPI (M) M Y Tarigami on Sunday said the real tribute to the martyrs of the May Day was to create a united programme of action by all unions and mass organizations More


  • Business

RBI penalises 19 commercial banks

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank fall in list

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 1: The Reserve Bank of India has imposed penalties on 19 commercial banks. A notification by the central bank, copy of which is available on its site, said in exercise of the powers More


  • News

After NHRC intervention,Centre pays Rs 3 lakh compensation

CUSTODIAL KILLING

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, May 1: The central government has paid Rs three lakh as monetary relief to the family of a man who had died in army custody in Jammu and Kashmir 8-years ago. The National Human Rights Commission More


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