SRINAGAR — The acid attack victim from Srinagar is unlikely to regain her eyesight, doctors treating her at the Srinagar’s Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) hospital Srinagar Wednesday said, adding that “no conclusion can be, however, drawn at this point of time.” Medical Superintendent of SMHS, Dr. Kanwaljeet Singh said the victim’s eyes have suffered […]
Author: KIMS Kashmir
6 doctors among 17 employees found absent in Bandipora, salary deducted
BANDIPORA — The hospital authorities during a routine inspection found at least 17 doctors and paramedics absent from duties at a district hospital Bandipora following which the medical superintendent has put them on notice and deducted one day’s salary. The staff “at fault” has been asked to explain their position in a given time frame […]
JKPCC hits out at Govt over denial of due security cover to opposition leadership
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Wednesday strongly hit out at the government, crying foul in the matter of due security cover to its senior leaders and activists while extending all due and undue facilities and huge security cover to lower rank leaders of the ruling party and other activists of pro-government […]
Those involved in Srinagar acid attack should be severely punished: MMU
SRINAGAR — Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) Jammu Kashmir, headed by Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq Wednesday expressed grave concern over the deteriorating social situation in J&K, especially in the Valley. The MMU in a statement said, “Our society as a whole is deteriorating at every level. Rising incidence of misbehaviour, rampant use of drug addiction, […]
‘We can’t afford the expenses for her treatment,’ says Acid Attack survivor’s family
SRINAGAR — Around 6 p.m., on Tuesday, she was returning to her home from work. Suddenly, some young boys stopped her and threw the acid on her face and she lay on the street, groaning in pain. Today, the 24-year-old is battling for life with a disfigured face in a hospital in Srinagar. Outside the […]
Rahul slams PM Modi, says you have made “huge strategic mistake” in J&K
NEW DELHI — Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Prime Minister of “bringing China and Pakistan” together and making a “huge strategic mistake” in Jammu and Kashmir, NDTV reported. Mr. Gandhi said that the country has been surrounded by adversaries on all sides and is isolated in the region. “The strategic […]
Waheed’s case being dragged, witnesses not being produced: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — Expressing concern over the deteriorating health of senior PDP youth leader Whaeed-ur-Rehman Parra, the party president Mehbooba Mufti Wednesday said that his case is being dragged as witnesses are being never produced in the court of law. In response to a question, Mehbooba Mufti said that Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra has been languishing in jail […]
Saudi Arabia to change its ‘Qalima’ inscribed flag
DUBAI — After having made several reforms, opening pubs and gambling stations, Saudi Arabia is now inching towards changing its national anthem and Qalima inscribed green flag. The kingdom’s unelected consultative Shura Council voted in favor of changes, state-run media reported. It comes as the country’s young crown prince who emphasizes Saudi nationality and national […]
COVID-19: J&K reports 2304 fresh cases, 9 deaths
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir reported 2304 covid-19 cases, down by 447 from yesterday, even as nine persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. They said 996 of the fresh cases were confirmed from Jammu Division and 1308 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total count to 440480. Regarding […]
Srinagar Mayor hands over month’s salary to acid victim’s family
SRINAGAR — Srinagar Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu on Wednesday visited the young acid attack victim at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar and handed over his one-month’s salary to the victim’s family. “Mayor has assured the family of his complete support and solidarity,” said a press statement of the Mayor office. The statement said that the Mayor […]








