SRINAGAR — Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang Kondbarao Pole has clarified that there have been no changes in SRO-43 regarding providing government jobs to the beneficiaries. Pandurang Kundbarao Pole clarified to The Kashmir Walla that there was no change in SRO-43 as he said that it already has provisions of one-time compensation or government job to […]
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Srinagar Acid Attack: Victim unlikely to regain her eyesight, say doctors
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Local Hizb militant killed in Shopian encounter
SRINAGAR — A local militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militant outfit was killed in an encounter between government forces and militants at Nadigam village in Shopian district on Wednesday. Reports said that a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, CRPF and J&K Police had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) in Nadigam village of Shopian district following the […]
Administrative Council transfers land for the construction of housing colonies in Srinagar, approves fifty percent waiver of Passenger Tax
64 new posts created in 4 DISCOMs and 9 in JKTPO JAMMU — To meet the increased appetite for housing in Srinagar city and give a push to the housing sector, the Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the transfer of land measuring 2318 Kanal 08 Marla […]
People stage protest in Srinagar demanding justice for acid-attack victim
SRINAGAR — Condemning the acid attack on a 24-year-old woman in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar, the people in the city on Wednesday staged a protest at Jahangir Chowk demanding justice for the victim. The protesters raised the slogans like “We want justice” and “Hang the culprit” while holding the placards with different remarks expressing their […]
No govt job under SRO-43 but one time compensation: Div Com
SRINAGAR — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is set to shun the policy of providing government jobs to the next of kin in lieu of death of their government employee family member under SRO-43. The government is instead muling to provide one time compensation to the beneficiaries of all the SRO-43 cases instead of […]







