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29/07/2025

Jammu Kashmir Sees Lowest Foreign Investment Among Indian States Since 2019

29/07/2025

29/07/2025

إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Principal of GHSS Aragam, Ali Mohammad Chakan of Nowgam Sonawari, has passed away.

In a profound and heartbreaking loss, Ali Mohammad Chakan Sir, a towering figure in the field of physics and a beloved educator, has passed away due to a sudden heart attack.

Chakan Sir was more than just a teacher — he was a mentor, a guide, and a true inspiration to all who had the privilege of learning from him. Known for his deep knowledge, clarity in teaching, and compassionate nature, he left an indelible mark on thousands of students throughout his career.

His ability to simplify complex concepts and instill curiosity in young minds made him one of the most respected and admired educators in the region. Beyond the classroom, he was a remarkable human being — humble, kind, and always ready to support and uplift those around him.

Ali Mohammad Chakan Sir’s legacy will continue to live on through the countless lives he touched. His passing is not just a loss to education but to humanity as a whole.

“Gone from our sight, but never from our heart”

May his soul rest in peace.

28/07/2025

LG Manoj Sinha Flags Off First Batch of Budha Amarnath Pilgrims

27/07/2025

Two Jammu Kashmir Police Cops Suspended in Gujjar Boy Killing Case

Widespread anger and political condemnation have erupted across Jammu and Kashmir after the killing of a 21-year-old Gujjar boy, Mohammad Parvez, during what police initially described as retaliatory firing against drug peddlers in the Sure Chak area on the outskirts of Jammu city. The incident, which occurred on the evening of July 24, has since snowballed into a major political and communal controversy, with charges of a “fake encounter” being levelled against the Jammu and Kashmir Police by the deceased’s family and tribal community leaders

Amid the uproar, the Jammu district administration has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident, while two police constables from the District Special Branch, Head Constable Baljinder Singh and Selection Grade Constable Pawan Singh, have been suspended pending a departmental probe. The inquiry will be led by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Jammu South, and is expected to be completed within two weeks.

The FIR, registered at Satwari Police Station under Section 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Section 3/27 of the Arms Act, remains under investigation, with a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted under SDPO Domana Mudassar Hussain.

Mohammad Parvez, a resident of Niki Tawi and the youngest of 12 siblings, had been married only two months prior. According to his family, Parvez was out with his brother-in-law to buy medicine when he was shot. Later, the family was summoned to the Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, to identify his body. They insist that he had no criminal record and had no links to drug peddling.

contrast, the police narrative states that a small team from the Special Branch was fired upon while chasing suspected drug peddlers in the Mandal area. “In the cross-firing, one unidentified person was injured and later died,” police said in a brief statement.

The vagueness of the police version and the absence of any documented criminal link to Parvez have fuelled allegations of a staged encounter. Tribal activist Talib Hussain went so far as to claim that Parvez had been “killed for promotion.” Other Gujjar community leaders described the act as “a targeted killing” aimed at suppressing tribal voices.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the killing “highly unfortunate and deeply regrettable,” urging a transparent and time-bound investigation. “The use of force by police must be calibrated and cannot be indiscriminate. J&K has paid a heavy price in the past because of incidents such as these,” he posted on social media platform X.

Former Chief Minister Mehbooba M***i condemned what she described as “a police killing of a tribal youth now labelled as a drug dealer.” She demanded that law enforcement agencies follow due process and not resort to “kangaroo court-style” killings.

Javed Ahmad Rana, Cabinet Minister and head of the Tribal Affairs Ministry, called the killing a “murder” and said Parvez was “completely innocent.” In an interview, Rana said he had raised the matter directly with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and demanded accountability “from top to bottom.” He also called for the immediate restoration of statehood, blaming the current imbalance in administrative structures for such incidents.

National Conference MP Mian Altaf Ahmad described the killing as “a broad daylight murder” and called for a fast-track investigation. BJP leader Chowdhary Zulfikar also raised concerns, stating that community members had informed him that the deceased had no links to criminal activity.

Even the Islamic Welfare Organisation issued a strongly worded condemnation, calling the act a “brutal and senseless misuse of power” and demanding a high-level judicial probe.

Under mounting pressure from political leaders and community protests, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has initiated a magisterial inquiry and suspended the two constables involved. A departmental inquiry has also been marked to Dy SP Headquarters, with both officials relocated to District Police Lines and stripped of their field responsibilities

The administration has announced a compensation package of Rs 35 lakh and a government job for a member of the deceased’s family following discussions with the Gujjar tribal committee.

A few days after the killing, a senior police officer visited the village and termed the slain youth as “martyrs”. He assured the residents of swift action against the people who were behind the killing.

26/07/2025

Legal Services for Soldiers, Tribals Strengthened in JK: LG Sinha

24/07/2025

KUET exam scheduled for July 27 postponed, rescheduled to July 29

24/07/2025

Youth Will Shape Future of Jammu Kashmir, Says LG Sinha

24/07/2025

Jammu Kashmir, Ladakh Show Relatively Low Child Malnutrition and Mortality Rates

government reply in Parliament has revealed that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, records some of the lowest levels of child malnutrition and early childhood mortality in the country. The figures, provided by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in response to a question raised in the Rajya Sabha on July 23, place both Union Territories well below the national average on critical health indicators such as stunting, wasting, underweight prevalence, and under-five mortality.

According to data drawn from the Poshan Tracker for June 2025, the proportion of stunted children in Jammu and Kashmir stood at 15.94 per cent, while just 1.55 per cent showed wasting, and 4.05 per cent were underweight. Ladakh, which has faced logistical and climatic challenges in delivering consistent healthcare, fared even better on some counts, with 12.28 per cent of children stunted, only 0.25 per cent wasted, and 1.98 per cent underweight.

Nationally, 37.07 per cent of children under five were found to be stunted, 5.46 per cent wasted, and 15.93 per cent underweight. States like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar reported alarming figures, with stunting rates touching 48.83 and 42.68 per cent, respectively. In contrast, Jammu and Kashmir’s performance, although not ideal, suggests that more effective nutrition interventions and early childhood care mechanisms have taken root over the past few years.

Neo-natal and early childhood mortality figures, drawn from the Sample Registration System (SRS) Report of the Registrar General of India, also paint a cautiously optimistic picture for the region. The neo-natal mortality rate in Jammu and Kashmir is 10 deaths per 1,000 live births—significantly better than the national average of 19. Ladakh, though not covered in the mortality data owing to its population size being under 10 million, is assumed to be in a similar or better category, officials in the health department said.

When it comes to early childhood mortality—defined as deaths of children under five years of age—Jammu and Kashmir recorded a rate of 17 per 1,000 live births, far lower than states like Madhya Pradesh (47), Uttar Pradesh (42), and Chhattisgarh (41). Kerala leads the country with the lowest child mortality rate of 9, showcasing what sustained investment in public health can yield

Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, informed the House that malnutrition indicators are tracked through the Poshan Tracker, while mortality data is compiled by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare via the SRS reports. She did not comment specifically on regional reasons for success or underperformance, but experts suggest that enhanced access to Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Anganwadi centres in Jammu and Kashmir has played a key role.

The latest data, tabled in response to a question by MP Saket Gokhale, may provide a policy fillip for states and Union Territories struggling with poor child health indicators. It also places the spotlight on regions like Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, whose relative success stories may offer valuable lessons for other parts of the country.

23/07/2025

Jammu Kashmir Govt Eyes IPP, PPP Models as CM Reviews Hydro Projects, Draft Power Policy

23/07/2025

Police rescue minor girl in south Kashmir, accused held. 🚨👮‍♀️👧

23/07/2025

Kashmiri Labourer Found Dead in Hamirpur Room, Probe Underway:

A 45-year-old Kashmiri migrant labourer was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his rented accommodation in Hamirpur on Tuesday morning, sparking a police investigation into the cause of his death.

As reported by The Tribune, the deceased has been identified as Bashir Ahmed Lone, a native of Alusa village in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Police said Lone’s body was discovered around 9.30 am by his uncle, Ghulam Hassan Lone, after a local man named Gulshan went to check on him and found him unresponsive. The authorities were promptly informed, and a police team arrived at the scene to conduct a preliminary investigation.

Superintendent of Police Bhagat Singh Thakur confirmed that the body was taken into custody and sent for a postmortem at the local medical college. Following the examination, the body was handed over to the family.

“A case has been registered and we are looking into all possible angles,” SP Thakur said, adding that further details will be shared once the investigation progresses.

The sudden death has raised concern among the local and migrant communities in the area, though police have urged the public to avoid speculation until conclusive findings emerge.