CM visits of Children’s hospital, finds staff missing
Pledges improvement within week’s time
Srinagar, May 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday conducted a surprise inspection of the G Pant Hospital, where more than 350 children have died since the beginning of this year.
"After putting in place required measures to improve the functioning of G B Pant Children's Hospital Srinagar, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah this morning paid a surprise visit to the hospital and inspected its various units," an official spokesman said.However, despite the furor infant deaths in the hospital have caused, the Chief Minister himself was shocked to find most of the staff absent during his visit today.“The absence of the staff shocked the chief minister
Pledges improvement within week’s time
Srinagar, May 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday conducted a surprise inspection of the G Pant Hospital, where more than 350 children have died since the beginning of this year.
"After putting in place required measures to improve the functioning of G B Pant Children's Hospital Srinagar, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah this morning paid a surprise visit to the hospital and inspected its various units," an official spokesman said.However, despite the furor infant deaths in the hospital have caused, the Chief Minister himself was shocked to find most of the staff absent during his visit today.“The absence of the staff shocked the chief minister
Lung places imperative to make environment palatable: Omar
Inaugurates Joggers’ Park
SRINAGAR, MAY 18 – Chief Minster, Omar Abdullah Friday said that his government is taking appropriate measures for upgrading the civic facilities in the twin capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu. He said while focus is on the development of roads, construction of bridges, cleanliness, improvement of drainage system and management of traffic, equal attention is being paid for the beautification of the cities and creation of lung places to make the environment palatable and provide recreational facilities to the citizens.Addressing the gathering after inauguration of Joggers’ Park at Raj Bagh here, Omar Abdullah said that traffic signal system
Inaugurates Joggers’ Park
SRINAGAR, MAY 18 – Chief Minster, Omar Abdullah Friday said that his government is taking appropriate measures for upgrading the civic facilities in the twin capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu. He said while focus is on the development of roads, construction of bridges, cleanliness, improvement of drainage system and management of traffic, equal attention is being paid for the beautification of the cities and creation of lung places to make the environment palatable and provide recreational facilities to the citizens.Addressing the gathering after inauguration of Joggers’ Park at Raj Bagh here, Omar Abdullah said that traffic signal system
CM resumes weekly public meetings
Says reaching out to public is benchmark of his government
Srinagar, May 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today resumed his weekly public meetings and assured people that his government will continue its endeavours to empower the masses."You are now empowered to ask any question from any government department about its functioning, transactions, commitments to public and outcome of the development schemes completed," Omar told the 35 delegations that called on him for redressal of their grievances at the "Awami Mulaqat".He claimed the initiatives and measures taken by his government in this direction have shown visible impact on the ground.
Says reaching out to public is benchmark of his government
Srinagar, May 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today resumed his weekly public meetings and assured people that his government will continue its endeavours to empower the masses."You are now empowered to ask any question from any government department about its functioning, transactions, commitments to public and outcome of the development schemes completed," Omar told the 35 delegations that called on him for redressal of their grievances at the "Awami Mulaqat".He claimed the initiatives and measures taken by his government in this direction have shown visible impact on the ground.
Risking public health
It goes without saying that it is the responsibility of the government and its concerned agencies to ensure semblance of law everywhere within the territorial parameters of the state. Besides the big political and developmental issues, even everything mundane, if it concerns people of the state, too is within the government’s mandate, enjoining on it to ensure that masses are not troubled. This is exactly where the role of the government and its agencies, particularly those vested with the responsibility of keeping an eye on the market places and ensuring that unscrupulous people and their practices are kept at bay, figures in. But unfortunately, on this count there is not much to the government’s credit
It goes without saying that it is the responsibility of the government and its concerned agencies to ensure semblance of law everywhere within the territorial parameters of the state. Besides the big political and developmental issues, even everything mundane, if it concerns people of the state, too is within the government’s mandate, enjoining on it to ensure that masses are not troubled. This is exactly where the role of the government and its agencies, particularly those vested with the responsibility of keeping an eye on the market places and ensuring that unscrupulous people and their practices are kept at bay, figures in. But unfortunately, on this count there is not much to the government’s credit
Reshaping Islam for the modern age
Concerned British Muslims, mostly of South Asian origin, want to open their religion to critical enquiry and debate
“Let's be honest. There's a clear link with Islam.”
This was heading of a Times opinion piece on the controversial case of a group of Muslim men jailed last week for sexually abusing young and vulnerable white girls. The writer, David Aaronovitch — a social liberal and ex-communist to boot — suggested that Islam was inherently misogynist: a culture that treated its women as “red meat.” But here's the irony: it was a Muslim Chief Crown Prosecutor who paved the way for their conviction by insisting on reopening the case after it had been closed. This, of course, in no way diminishes the shame that
Concerned British Muslims, mostly of South Asian origin, want to open their religion to critical enquiry and debate
“Let's be honest. There's a clear link with Islam.”
This was heading of a Times opinion piece on the controversial case of a group of Muslim men jailed last week for sexually abusing young and vulnerable white girls. The writer, David Aaronovitch — a social liberal and ex-communist to boot — suggested that Islam was inherently misogynist: a culture that treated its women as “red meat.” But here's the irony: it was a Muslim Chief Crown Prosecutor who paved the way for their conviction by insisting on reopening the case after it had been closed. This, of course, in no way diminishes the shame that
Three pilgrim tourism circuits coming up in State: Govt
Shrine of Syed Mir Shamas–ud-Din to be renovated
SRINAGAR, MAY 18: Minister for Tourism and Culture, Nawang Rigzin Jora has said that three tourism circuits would be developed one each in Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh regions for promotion of pilgrim tourism in the State.Announcing this Jora said that the state government has submitted detailed project reports of Rs. 150 crore to the Union Ministry of Tourism for approval. He said the Centre in principle has agreed to provide funds to the State Government for creation of these circuits and the development of this tourism circuit would be taken up soon after receiving the nod from the Central Government.
Shrine of Syed Mir Shamas–ud-Din to be renovated
SRINAGAR, MAY 18: Minister for Tourism and Culture, Nawang Rigzin Jora has said that three tourism circuits would be developed one each in Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh regions for promotion of pilgrim tourism in the State.Announcing this Jora said that the state government has submitted detailed project reports of Rs. 150 crore to the Union Ministry of Tourism for approval. He said the Centre in principle has agreed to provide funds to the State Government for creation of these circuits and the development of this tourism circuit would be taken up soon after receiving the nod from the Central Government.
MCA bans SRK for 5 yrs, IPL chief says BCCI will decide
MUMBAI: The Mumbai Cricket Association on Friday banned Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan from entering the Wankhede Stadium for five years for misbehaving with its officials and violating its rules.The "unanimous" decision was taken at the MCA Managing Committee meeting called to discuss action on Khan who was involved in a skirmish with the security and officials of the association after KKR's victory over Mumbai Indians on Wednesday night.MCA president Vilasrao Deshmukh, who chaired the meeting, said that his association was sending out a message that misbehaviour of any kind would not be tolerated.
MUMBAI: The Mumbai Cricket Association on Friday banned Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan from entering the Wankhede Stadium for five years for misbehaving with its officials and violating its rules.The "unanimous" decision was taken at the MCA Managing Committee meeting called to discuss action on Khan who was involved in a skirmish with the security and officials of the association after KKR's victory over Mumbai Indians on Wednesday night.MCA president Vilasrao Deshmukh, who chaired the meeting, said that his association was sending out a message that misbehaviour of any kind would not be tolerated.
The Darbar is here, or is it?
Dear Editor
The state government appears something, akin to the migratory community of the state who migrate from colder to hotter zones and vice versa. These communities have to migrate for their livestock and need appropriate climatic conditions for rearing cattle and sheep. But there are no such reasons for the government and yet it migrates from Kashmir to Jammu before the winters and from Jammu to Kashmir in the summers. This act is, somehow, a tribute to the nomadic communities of Kashmir since the government has such urgency and yet it does it even in the time of technological advancement and bla bla bla.
Dear Editor
The state government appears something, akin to the migratory community of the state who migrate from colder to hotter zones and vice versa. These communities have to migrate for their livestock and need appropriate climatic conditions for rearing cattle and sheep. But there are no such reasons for the government and yet it migrates from Kashmir to Jammu before the winters and from Jammu to Kashmir in the summers. This act is, somehow, a tribute to the nomadic communities of Kashmir since the government has such urgency and yet it does it even in the time of technological advancement and bla bla bla.
‘RadioKash connecting Kashmiri people across the globe’
Amidst the clatter of Masala Bollywood and Hollywood songs, Canada based Imran Khan, a Koshur, dares to launch RadioKash- the world’s first and only Kashmiri Radio station available anywhere in the world, and airs the rich Sufiyana songs. He reminds us about our cultural glory and rich poetry and guess what…….he is proud and equally successful in pursuing his dream project.
The Programming director and CEO of RadioKash shares his thoughts with Kashmir Images Special Correspondent Mukhtar Ahmed.
Amidst the clatter of Masala Bollywood and Hollywood songs, Canada based Imran Khan, a Koshur, dares to launch RadioKash- the world’s first and only Kashmiri Radio station available anywhere in the world, and airs the rich Sufiyana songs. He reminds us about our cultural glory and rich poetry and guess what…….he is proud and equally successful in pursuing his dream project.
The Programming director and CEO of RadioKash shares his thoughts with Kashmir Images Special Correspondent Mukhtar Ahmed.
Sahai announces cash reward for IED detection
Srinagar, May 18: Inspector general of police, Kashmir range S M Sahai Friday announced a cash reward of Rs 50,000 to be shared by the bomb disposal squad and the three-wheeler driver whose timely information about an IED-laden car averted a major tragedy here yesterday.The reward of Rs 20,000 for the auto driver was announced by Inspector General of police, Kashmir, S M Sahai after inspecting the seized vehicle at Nowgam police station, a police spokesman said here. Sahai also announced Rs 10,000 each for the three members of the disposal squad which defused and later destroyed the IED. A major tragedy was averted by police late yesterday
Srinagar, May 18: Inspector general of police, Kashmir range S M Sahai Friday announced a cash reward of Rs 50,000 to be shared by the bomb disposal squad and the three-wheeler driver whose timely information about an IED-laden car averted a major tragedy here yesterday.The reward of Rs 20,000 for the auto driver was announced by Inspector General of police, Kashmir, S M Sahai after inspecting the seized vehicle at Nowgam police station, a police spokesman said here. Sahai also announced Rs 10,000 each for the three members of the disposal squad which defused and later destroyed the IED. A major tragedy was averted by police late yesterday
THE STORY OF SNOW, SNOWBAORDING AND SURVIVAL
Last winter was the fifth consecutive season of snowboarding for me and, like always, Gulmarg proved great, yet again. This is now becoming a strong trait of my conscious life that my summers are nothing but a trigger to the memories of the winters and I always think about the next snow season. Although, each new season supersedes the previous in its unique and mesmerizing effects on me, but the last season proved highly treasured as I met some great people from all over the world.Starting my snowboarding career in 2008 after I happened to meet a snowboarding instructor at a local hotel ‘Downhill’ in Tangmarg, who interviewed me, alongside a hundred more young boys
Last winter was the fifth consecutive season of snowboarding for me and, like always, Gulmarg proved great, yet again. This is now becoming a strong trait of my conscious life that my summers are nothing but a trigger to the memories of the winters and I always think about the next snow season. Although, each new season supersedes the previous in its unique and mesmerizing effects on me, but the last season proved highly treasured as I met some great people from all over the world.Starting my snowboarding career in 2008 after I happened to meet a snowboarding instructor at a local hotel ‘Downhill’ in Tangmarg, who interviewed me, alongside a hundred more young boys
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