November 21, 2019 - The Kashmir Monitor

Bureaucratic red tape mars waste-to-energy project at Achan

by Bisma BhatNewsNovember 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Srinagar, Nov 20: Four years on, installation of ecofriendly waste-to-energy plant at Achan has been stuck in the bureaucratic red tape. An official of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) said Housing…

From five years to two years: Law Comm recommends slashing employees’ probation period

by Mudassir KulooNewsNovember 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Srinagar, Nov 18: Newly appointed government employees have a reason to rejoice as Jammu and Kashmir Law Commission has recommended reduction in probation period from existing five years to two…

Uncertainty fallout: 60000 carpet artisans suffer in silence

by Firdous HassanNewsNovember 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Srinagar, Nov 18: It was after years that 50-year-old Mohammad Aslam of Budgam resumed his family business of handicrafts. Associated with the business for the last more than four decades,…

Caged Mehbooba gets new winter home

by Mudassir KulooKashmirNovember 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Srinagar, Nov 15: Ending speculations, detained Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti was shifted from Cheshmashahi hut to a ministerial bungalow at Moulana Azad Road Srinagar on Friday. The…

Detained politicians refuse to sign bonds

by Mudassir KulooKashmirNovember 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Srinagar, Nov 15: Centre’s fresh overtures have failed after incarcerated political leaders refused to sign the bonds to secure early release from jails. At least 31 leaders of National Conference,…

PDD to issue curtailment schedule next week:More power cuts in offing

by Mudassir KulooKashmirNovember 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Srinagar, Nov 16: Valleyities have all reasons to worry as darker nights are in the offing with Power Development Department (PDD) issuing electricity curtailment schedule in next four days. Kashmir…

In four years:Kashmir loses 78K hectares of agri land to urbanisation

by Hirra AzmatArchivesNovember 21, 2019April 22, 2020

Srinagar, Nov 16: For the last four years, 78,700 hectares of cultivable land has been converted to non-agricultural purposes in Kashmir. Thanks to rapid urbanization, Kashmir is fast losing its…

Reviving tourism:Hopes pinned on snow, skiing, sculpture

by Firdous HassanArchivesNovember 21, 2019April 22, 2020

Srinagar, Nov 17: To woo tourists back to the valley, the J&K Tourism Department is all set to announce its schedule for winter season with special packages being drafted to…

Rising cold or hotel Bill?All detainees shifted out from Centaur

by Nisar DharmaArchivesNovember 21, 2019April 22, 2020

Srinagar, Nov 17: The administration on Sunday shifted all 34 detained leaders and representatives of various political parties from Centaur to MLA hostel at MA Road here. Sources told The…

Post abrogation of Art 370: Multinationals, manufacturing giants make beeline to set up units in UT

by Firdous HassanLead StoriesNovember 21, 2019November 21, 2019

J&K receives `Expression of Interest’ worth Rs 3000 Cr

Day: November 21, 2019

Bureaucratic red tape mars waste-to-energy project at Achan

From five years to two years: Law Comm recommends slashing employees’ probation period

Uncertainty fallout: 60000 carpet artisans suffer in silence

Caged Mehbooba gets new winter home

Detained politicians refuse to sign bonds

PDD to issue curtailment schedule next week:More power cuts in offing

In four years:Kashmir loses 78K hectares of agri land to urbanisation

Reviving tourism:Hopes pinned on snow, skiing, sculpture

Rising cold or hotel Bill?All detainees shifted out from Centaur

Post abrogation of Art 370: Multinationals, manufacturing giants make beeline to set up units in UT

Kashmir 4G internet ban enters 12th month; over Rs 553 crore shelled out by Jio subscribers

Of Geelani’s exit, Hurriyat’s activities and one year of Article 370 abrogation

‘Bearded Lady’ makes it to July cover of Cosmopolitan

Alarming: 65% children have become device addictive, courtesy online classes

Kashmir doctor co-authors chapter in Oxford Textbook of Public Health