A Civic action Programme was organized by 21 Bn CRPF on 11/01/17 at M.P.ML HR. SECONDARY INSTITUTE SRINAGAR. On this occasion, Various Sports items , were provided to the school with the purpose of providing best sports facility to students. Shri. Anand Singh Commandant 21 Bn CRPF was the Chief guest. The function was also attended by Shri Faiyaz Ahmed Ahangar Vice Principal alongwith Shri Mehrajuddin Sr. Lecturer, Shri Amin Zargar Sr. Lecturer, Staff members and students of M.P.ML HR. SECONDARY INSTITUTE SRINAGAR apart from officers and personnel of 21 Bn CRPF. Vice Principal of the school and students specially thanked to 21 Bn CRPF and highly appreciated their gesture with a hope to continue the similar work in future also. The objective of the programme was to emphasize upon the need of cordial relation between force and the local public specially the student who are the future of the nation.
JKP Rescue Operation rescues 80 persons
Rescue operation launched by JKP in Kulgam,
80 persons including 33 children rescued
Srinagar January, 18:Jammu and Kashmir police launched a rescue operation in Waltengoo Nad area of Kulgam and rescued 80 persons including 33 children.
In view of the heavy snowfall and apprehension of snow avalanche in Waltengoo Nad area of Kund Devsar, SSP Kulgam constituted rescue teams and under the supervision of SDPO and SHO Qazigund the teams rushed to the spot. After clearing the snow on about 15 Kilometres of road from Qazigund to Waltengoo, the teams reached to Waltengoo Nad.
During the rescue operation more than 80 persons including 33 children were rescued after strenuous efforts. They were evacuated to Governmentt Middle School Naubugh and arrangements like meals bedding heating were made by district administration.
Moreover, two children namely Riyaz Ahmad son of Abdul Rashid Deedad and Naseema daughter of Abdul Rashid Deedad resident of Waltengoo Nad who were suffering from hepatitis and have been shifted to hospital for treatment. Uh
WCD Ministry Second All India Women Journalists’ Workshop Ponders on Important Issues
News Kashmir Desk
Recently, on 21 November, 2016 ,over 100 top women journalists from across the country, representing various media organizations came together on a single platform at the second ‘All India Women Journalists’ Workshop’ organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in association with Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in New Delhi . The first ‘All India Women Journalists’ Workshop’ was held in June year 2016 .
Pertinently, workshop was inaugurated by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi . Minister of State, WCD , Smt Krishna Raj was also present along with other senior officers of the Ministry.
Women journalists from print, electronic and online media from the length and breadth of the country including small and regional media organizations participated in the conference.
Addressing the journalists, Smt. Maneka Gandhi said that the workshops are being organised by the Ministry to empower the women journalists so that they can act as agents of change especially in matters pertaining to women and child development. The effort of the Ministry is to connect to the journalists from the grassroots to make them active participants in the process of change, to receive feedback from them and also to receive ideas from the grassroots which will benefit the women and children, Smt Maneka Gandhi added. Journalists should also try to highlight success stories and find role models to enable the Ministry to give recognition to genuine people, especially to women contributing to community building in the field, she said.
Ms Farzana Mumtaz, Editor –in –Chief News Kashmir, who has experience of 17 years in the field of Journalism represented Kashmir in the conference. She highlighted the role of women in journalism and their contributions to the noble field and how despite all odds women have shined in the field of journalism . Farzana Mumtaz called for upholding ethics of journalism and duty of journalists to emerge as voice of voiceless.
On the occasion , Ministry of Women and Child Development threw light how ministry is taking different steps to help women and children especially those who are in pain and facing different problems and how ministry via its centers is helping to end violence and other discriminations against women and children in the country.
Among the core purpose of the workshop was to sensitise the women journalists and through them the entire society on gender issues .
Rajiv Kumar Ranjan assumes Charge as Director School Education
In a significant development related to education world, Rajiv Kumar Ranjan (IAS) assumed office today as Director School Education Kashmir, replacing Aijaz Ahmad Bhat.
Mr Rajeev was welcomed by the officers and officials at the Directorate here during an impressive function.
Pertinently, they assured 
the new Director of their full cooperation to take Education Department to new heights.
On the occasion, the new Director appreciated the goodwill gesture cooperation from the officers and officials and asserted that he shall also be cooperative with them for transparent and accountable work culture in the Department .
Western Disturbance likely to affect JK from Jan 22-26
Divisional Administration Kashmir today issued a weather advisory according to which Western Disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir from January 22 to January 26, 2017.
“A fresh weather system (Western Disturbance) over J&K is likely to affect the State from 22 January afternoon to 26 January. Under the influence of this system moderate rain/snow is expected in most places of J&K region,” said a statement of the Divisional administration.
The statement said that higher reaches of Kashmir, Ladakh and hilly areas of Jammu are likely to receive moderate to heavy snowfall during the period.
“This may lead to closure of National Highway and disruption of surface and air transport,” the statement said.
Accordingly, Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir Division including Leh and Kargil have been asked to take precautionary measures in their respective districts.
In Assembly Er. Rasheed demands Minority status for Sikh community
Jammu 18 January: in assembly today, Er. Rasheed accused Govt. of ignoring the most militancy hit victim district Kupwara and added that while Govt. is claiming Lardly Beti scheme as an achievement, it has forgotten the most effected district Kupwara, including Dardpora, the village of orphans. While debating on grants pertaining to Social Welfare Department Er. Rasheed strongly advocated for ending reservation to SC’s on state level and said that reservation should be given on district levels to reserved categories, based on population. Er. Rasheed added that ST population is being deprived of their genuine rights in reservation and so are physically challenged people being denied their due quota. Er. Rasheed appealed Govt. to consider granting of minority status to Sikhs and added that we should not ignore the genuine rights of Sikh community. Er. Rasheed appealed Govt. to fulfil it’s duties towards Jail return Militants and the families of deceased militants.
GEC, NGEWA Welcome Budget
President Government Employees Conference and Non Gazetted Employees Welfare Association SKIMS Ishtiyaq Beigh has welcomed the announcements made by State Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu with reference to implementation of Pay commission and regularization of Daily Wagers.
Ishtiyaq Beigh while appreciating Finance Minister 80-minute long Budget speech in the State Assembly at Jammu in which the Finance Minister unveiled a roadmap for implementation of various reforms, recommendations of 7th Pay Commission and regularization of daily wagers and casual labourers has termed it visionary budget .
Ishtiyaq Beigh said -“ The positive steps taken on burning issues like regularization of daily wager and laying out time frame for implementation of 7th Pay Commission are all steps taken in right direction. All these announcements make this budget a historic one and this has brought smiles on the faces of daily wagers and employees .”
He also expressed hope that an era of dynamic work culture and efficiency, merit will usher which will make Jammu and Kashmir a progressive state .
KPPA Condemns Targeting Photojournalist
In a press statement ,Kashmir Press Photographers Association has strongly condemned the targeting of photographer Bilal Bahadur by police.
KPPA further stated that the photographer was injured after policemen directly fired tear gas shell towards him while he was covering funeral procession of slain militants in Bijbehara.
KPPA demanded that police should take action against the cops who fired the teargas shell directly towards him.
Awoora gunfight ends, 3 militants killed
Srinagar: The gunfight between militants and the government forces which had started on Sunday in south Kashmir’s Awoora village of Pahalgam area ended Monday morning as all the three hiding militants were killed, police sources said.
They said that bodies of the slain militants have been retrieved and they have been identified as Adil Ahmad Reshi of Bijbehara, Abid Ahmad Sheikh of Satkipora and Masood Ahmad Shah of Bewoora.
The three were affiliated with Hizbul Mujahedeen, police sources said.
Earlier, locals said heavy mortar shelling continued for hours together which destroyed a residential house.
The gunfight had started on Sunday after forces started search operation in Awoora village.
Young Kashmiri awarded the coveted India’s Top 100 Young Leader’s Award-2017
Affan Yesvi continues to bring laurels for the state.
New Delhi, January 15 : Affan Yesvi, a young award-winning social activist from Kashmir was facilitated with India’s Top 100 Young Leader’s Award 2017 in a glittering award function held at Connaught Place, New Delhi. The event was organized by Indian Youth Forum and the attendants included a diverse crowd of young enthusiasts from all walks of life. The India’s Top 100 Young Leader’s Award is the one of the most coveted fellowship that is managed through Indian Youth Forum.
Affan, a regular contributor in Huffington post, Hindustan Times, The Tribune, DailyO, The Quint, Speaking Tree, & First Post has been an avid writer on various social issues. He has also presented research papers in various international conferences.
At a very young age, he founded a non-profit organization by the name of ‘The Inner Call – a forum for Evolution, Development and Awareness’ in 2009. The organization has been contributing in spheres of mental health, environment protection, women empowerment, youth activities and social research, with the sole aim of promoting human values. The organization has also organized various legal awareness camps.
In 2011, Affan founded the Yasawi Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promote research and aesthetic development in the Sufi world heritage. Yasawi Foundation has been actively conducting Sufi Workshops and research in mysticism.
It is pertinent to mention that Affan Yesvi has received numerous applauds and recognitions for his efforts in the past as well. Indian Youth Forum is a youth network founded in order to meet people and inspire them to participate in the nation-building process. Creating India’s largest online platform for young people to express themselves on issues of importance, IYF finds and tells stories of people doing good to inspire global action. Top 100 young leaders Awards is recognition for all those who have brought a change to the society through their actions.