Referral hospitals
This refers to the condition of district hospitals across the valley. The patients are referred to SKIMS and SMHS which results in over crowding of these tertiary healthcare centres. There’s lack of doctors and basic infrastructure in these hospitals. District hospitals have been reduced to mere referral MoreKashmiri students
This refers to the arrest of two Kashmiri students of Sopore who were studying in a reputed Madrassa (Jamiatul Falah) at Bilaryaganj, district Azamgarh, UP. They were reportedly picked up by ATS of UP police from Aligrah railway station on May 24. Every year thousands of innocent Muslim students MoreEmployees’ strike
This refers to the strike call given by the government employees. It is unfortunate that they are giving strike calls without thinking about the consequences of such strikes. It is ultimately the poor people and students who suffer. The government employees should change their way of protest and the MoreAllot center
Jamia Milia Islamia University administration has allotted Delhi based examination centres to aspirants from Kashmir Valley who had opted to take B. Tech examination in Srinagar. The Jamia administration had, in March this year, announced that for making it convenient for aspirants of Kashmir Valley MoreRoad accidents
This refers to the increasing road accidents in the valley. Every day people die due to road accidents. It is a matter of grave concern and both drivers and pedestrians are equally responsible. People don’t give any regard to vehicular transport on the road. And there are some drivers who drive their MorePetrol hike
This refers to the recent hike in petrol prices. There seems to be no end to the common man's worries and woes. With the central government deregulating oil prices and inflation already at a record high, we are gasping for breath as prices of essential commodities spiral out of control. If this continues MoreAdmirable step
This refers to the website launched for Dr. Qasim' release. It is an admirable and praiseworthy step taken by Syed Ali Geelani.Ishfaq ParwazTangmarg More- Kashmir
Omar holds Awami Mulakat
‘Committed To J&K’s Peace, Development’
GK NEWS NETWORK
Srinagar, June 1: Reaffirming his government’s commitment to work vigorously for permanent peace and sustained development in J&K, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday said that “a well-defined roadmap More
- Srinagar City
HC directs CS to appoint committee
DOG MENACE
M HYDERI
Srinagar, June 1: The High Court on Friday directed the state Chief Secretary, Madhav Lal to appoint an expert committee to explore possibilities other than dog sterilization which could be implemented More
- Jammu
Environment impact study for Sawlakote HEPP underway
JKPDC likely to submit DPR by August
GK NEWS NETWORK
Jammu, June 1: Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation is likely to submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of 1850 Mega Watt (MW) Sawlakote Hydro Electric Power Project by August this year, while More
- Health
Diabetes drug linked to bladder cancer
Pioglitazone Banned In France, Germany
AGENCIES
Qubec, June 1: The diabetes drug Actos (Pioglitazone) already carries a warning about its risk for bladder cancer, and now new research suggests that this risk may be greater than previously believed.& More
- Education and Career
FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP ALERT
Fellowship for reporting on violence, conflict openMid-career journalists who want to deepen their knowledge of trauma and improve coverage of violence, conflict and tragedy can apply for a fellowship More


