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Govt orders inquiry into infant deaths
Sameer Showkin Lone
Srinagar, May 16: Public outcry over the spurt in cases of infant deaths at G B Pant hospital Wednesday forced government to order inquiry into the allegations of medical negligence. The inquiry will be conducted by Director SKIMS, Dr Showkat Zargar and is expected to submit its report within a week.
Lack of ventilators to blame for baby deaths?
3 machines for 1700 patients
Wasim Khalid
Srinagar, May 16: There are only three ventilators catering to around 1700 patients on average at G B Pant Hospital. The doctors working at the hospital attributed the 34 deaths that took place within a span of 15 days to lack of ventilators.
Govt draws widespread criticism
Abid Bashir
Srinagar, May 16: Increase in infant deaths at G B Pant Hospital and the alleged medical negligence has evoked widespread concern from parties cutting across ideological lines.
Major shake-up in admin
Rather is DSEK, Koul Director Estates, Khurshid DC Budgam, Mudgal DC Kupwara, Renzu VC SDA, Farooq DC Ang
Thusoo to report to GAD
Rising Kashmir News
Srinagar, May 16: The State Cabinet which met here Wednesday under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah ordered major reshuffle in the administration.
Employees to go ahead with 3-day strike from May 24
Secttt gherao on May 25, March to Raj Bhavan on May 26: Alam
Rising Kashmir News
Srinagar/Jammu, May 16: The government employees will go ahead with their three-day strike from May 24 and gherao Secretariat on May 25 and march to Governor’s House on May 26.
CSC to review report, fresh talks on cards
Srinagar, May 16: Days after Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah hinted at a possible negotiation with the employees, the state government is believed to have decided to formally invite JCC leaders for yet another round of talks in order to break the ice.
2 killed, 37 hurt in Budgam accident
Rising Kashmir News
Srinagar, May 16: Two persons were killed and 37 others injured, some of them critically, in a road mishap in central Kashmir district of Budgam on Wednesday.
Self-rule can address all dimensions of K issue: Mufti
‘JK could earn Rs 50,000 Cr annually through proper utilization of its resources’
Rising Kashmir News
Banihal, May 16: Asserting that J&K could earn Rs 50,000 Cr annually through proper utilization of its resources, the former chief minister and PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed
Separatists should unite against mainstream camp: Bilal
‘PC won’t accept anybody’s hegemony within or outside Hurriyat’
Rising Kashmir News
Srinagar, May 16: Senior Hurriyat (M) leader Peoples Conference chairman Bilal Gani Lone Wednesday said separatist groups should fight mainstream parties and asserted that his party won’t accept anybody’s ‘hegemony’ within our outside the conglomerate.
Union Home Secy calls on Guv, CM
Rising Kashmir News
SRINAGAR, MAY 16: Union Home Secretary, R. K. Singh called on Governor N. N. Vohra and Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah here Wednesday and discussed matters relating to the prevailing security and law and ordebr situation in the State.
Business
Kashmir Cottage Industry struggles for survival
Rising Kashmir News
Srinagar May 16:The cottage industry in the Valley which employed hundreds of the artisans in the past is on the verge of extinction.
The industry watchers said the official apathy and the mass production in the factories have dealt a severe blow to the industry which produced unique hand-made products craftily designed by the local artisans.
Setting An Example
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s convoy halts at a red-signal at a traffic crossing on the busy M A Road, Srinagar, Tuesday. R K Pic
Quintuplets:
A woman gave birth to five children- three boys and two girls- at Srinagar’s Lal Ded hospital on Thursday. One of the babies developed some complicacy and was shifted to SKIMS Soura.
JOY
A group of girls perform at Nigeen Club in Srinagar on the occasion of Budh Purnima.
DAL DELIGHT
A scintillating view of world famous Dal Lake at dawn.
IN THE LAP OF NATURE
Tourists enjoy the scenic surroundings at Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar.
TIME FOR SOME FIELD WORK
A farmer tills his field using a pair of oxen in North Kashmir’s
Baramulla district.
Bunker Removal
CRPF personnel removing two-decades old bunker from Lal Chowk area in Srinagar on Friday.
Nomads
A group of nomads pass through a road in Sonamarg with huge masses of snow on either side.
Women on go
Women’s college girl athletes pose for a picture after finishing their marathon Wednesday. The marathon which started from Centeaur Hotel to Nishat was organized by the college.
GULMARG
With rain and snow resulting in significant decrease in temperature, hundreds of tourists could be seen wrapping themselves with woollens in the world famous ski resort of Gulmarg.
City
Palladium lane drain craves for attention
Within 2 years of construction drain turns into dustbin
Syed Rizwan Geelani
Srinagar, May 16: A drain constructed near Palladium Lane, Lal Chowk is craving for attention for the past two years. The drain was constructed to overcome drainage problems in the area but has now become nightmare of sorts for the residents.
The drain was constructed two years ago by Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). According to locals, due to the sub-standard material used for the construction, it has turned into a gutter.
“The drain was constructed to ease drainage flow. But it turned into a cesspool within five months of its construction,” said a local, Shafat Ahmad.
Editorial
Image at risk
Govt must work to safeguard brand image of Kashmiri handicrafts
Besides its natural beauty, Kashmir is also known for its handicrafts. However, some unscrupulous traders have brought bad name to ‘brand Kashmir’ by passing off cheap imitations as genuine products. The sale of fake shawls and other handicraft items has not only maligned the name of Kashmiri products, but it has also posed a serious threat to the livelihood of thousands of people associated with the trade. Over the years, the growing availability of cheap imitations of Pashmina shawls has put the future of original Pashmina at stake.
Opinion
Getting hyper in May
Sher-e-Kashmir’s suggestion went in vain. Professor Bhat’s suggestion also met the same fate. It did evoke a strong reaction but as the time passed, people forgot it
Zahir-ud-Din
May marks the end of spring in Kashmir. It starts getting hot. Usually the political situation, security experts believe, gets hot in June. I like Professor Bhat for his temperament. He remains cool mostly. In fact, at times people have to tell him not to freeze. But the learned Professor has his own ways. He watches a situation keenly and reacts rarely. However, since last year, the learned Professor has shown a tendency of getting hyper in May.
View Point
Kashmir and Good Friday Agreement
Naveed Qazi
Fatalities in Kashmir are fast reaching a six-digit figure, yet the increasing levels do not seem to stimulate desire for a genuine peace process on the part of both hostile neighbors. In spite of this unfortunate fact, the world has seen civilized solutions to conflict and one of the prime examples is vested in the Good Friday Agreement.
It has been held up as good practice in resolving the Kashmir dispute, principally by Sumantra Bose, in his book, Contested Lands because the arrangement respects the variance of overall sentiment.
Response
Peace Time
Dear Editor,
It seems Kashmir is back on track, tourists are arriving in huge numbers, business and other commercial activities. All this rests upon peace and we must work collectively to keep political serenity intact. Although hartals and strikes are only option left with us to mark our protest against atrocities, it also harming and impeding our path to prosperity and development. It attributes backwardness which intimidates youth to offer their human potential for activities other than normal.
News
Govt imposes penalty of 10 lakhs on PHIL
Delay in temper proof number plates
Cancels agreement, plans to approach SC
Syed Amjad Shah
Jammu, May 16: Jammu and Kashmir Government has slapped a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on a Hyderabad based firm Promuk Horffmann International Limited (PHIL) that was assigned with the task to affix temper proof number plats in over 9 lakh vehicles across the State.
Kashmir
Rather inaugurates Rs 4 cr ANM School at Budgam
Rising Kashmir News
Srinagar, May 16: Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul Rahim Rather in presence of the Minister for Health, Sham Lal Sharma and Minister for Information and Technology, Aga Ruhullah, Wednesday inaugurated a state of the Art ANM Training School at Khanpora, Budgam.
Jammu
CBI arrests defense estate official in graft case
Rising Kashmir News
Jammu, May 16: The Anti Corruption branch of Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) Wednesday arrested an Assistant Defence Estate Officer, Western Command at Chandigarh in a graft case.
Sports
Police Martyrs Memorial Football Tournament commences in June
Rising Kashmir News
SRINAGAR, MAY 16: Jammu and Kashmir Police is organizing Police Martyrs Memorial Football Tournament in summer capital in the month of June. Renowned teams within and outside the State are participating in the three weeks long tournament.
