Umar Bhatti

Action on Kashmir Digital report: Transformer reinstated at Hattian Bala grid after corruption allegations

Action on Kashmir Digital report: Transformer reinstated at Hattian Bala grid after corruption allegations

HATTIAN BALA (Kashmir English): A transformer worth Rs32 crore  has been reinstated at the Hattian Bala grid station after an investigative report by Kashmir Digital exposed potential corruption in its handling. The transformer worth Rs 32 crore was brought to the Hattian Bala grid station in September 2024, but from the beginning, the transformer has had […]

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Azad Kashmir High Court

Petition filed against neglect of Hattian Bala’s UC Langla in public-sector jobs

HATTIAN BALA (Kashmir English): A citizen has filed a petition in the High Court of Azad Kashmir against the government for neglecting the Union Council Langla, Hattian Bala, in public-sector jobs and the failure to determine the quota for disabled persons in the recent health package advertisement. The petition, filed by Kiran Noor, argued that UC

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Adhoc employees

Ad-hoc employees announce major protest in Muzaffarabad on April 23

HATTIAN BALA (Kashmir English): Ad-hoc, contract, and temporary employees of the Jhelum Valley district have demanded permanent status and announced a protest on Wednesday, April 23. Addressing a press conference at the District Press Club, Hattian Bala, the representative of Ad-hoc employees, announced a major protest in Muzaffarabad on April 23, if their demands are

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Forester and Forest Guard Association

Jhelum Valley Forester and Forest Guard Association officials take oath in Hattian Bala

HATTIAN BALA (Kashmir English): The newly elected officials of the Forester and Forest Guard Association for Jhelum Valley District  Azad Jammu and Kashmirs (AJK) have officially taken oath under the supervision of Central Chief Supervisor Haroon Rasheed Awan. The oath ceremony marked an important moment for the district-level organisation, as key office-bearers stepped into their roles with

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Rare Leopard

Rare Leopard killed in Jhelum Valley as wildlife officials fail to act

JHELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): In yet another shocking incident of wildlife brutality, a rare leopard was killed in the forests of Chakothi, Compartment 19c. According to reliable sources, the animal was first shot and injured before being poisoned and killed in an extremely painful manner. The brutality of the event went beyond the initial act

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tourism in Hattian Bala

Trade, tourism in Hattian Bala flourish after Eid holidays

HATTIAN BALA (Kashmir English): Trade and tourism in Hattian Bala flourish after the Eid holidays. The streets of Jhelum Valley within the Hattian Bala district, Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK), have renewed their flow of traffic. The local population is returning to their residence while business centers resume complete operational status. Since the Eid holidays the roads

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Bright Star Public School

Ceremony at Bright Star Public School, prizes awarded

HATTIAN BALA (Kashmir English): Bright Star Public School Langla announced its annual results with a grand and dignified prize distribution ceremony. The event was attended by a large number of parents, teachers, and members of the local community. The chief guest of the ceremony was Mr Nabeel Anjum Abbasi, President of the Private Teachers’ Organisation

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Joint meeting

Joint meeting of lady health supervisors, visitors held under DHO Jhelum Valley

JEHLUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): District Health Officer Dr Tahir Raheem Mughal chaired a joint meeting in Jhelum Valley where Lady Health Supervisors and Visitors reviewed their performance, discussed improvements, and introduced a structured patient referral system for better healthcare. A joint meeting of Lady Health Supervisors (LHSs) and Lady Health Visitors (LHVs) was held under

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rain in Jhelum Valley

Weather alert: Heavy snow, rain in Jhelum Valley disrupts life

JEHLUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): The current heavy snow and rain in Jhelum Valley have disrupted daily life, cut off Leepa Valley, and created hardships for residents, especially during Ramadan, as severe weather continues. Heavy rains and snowfall have been lashing Hattian Bala, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and its surrounding areas since last night, significantly

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Leepa road blocked

Leepa road blocked after glacier collapses, authorities urge caution

HATTIAN BALA (Kashmir English):  Leepa road blocked after heavy snowfall, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), stranding 20 passengers near Midway, as authorities suspended restoration efforts due to extreme weather conditions and urged caution. During severe weather, heavy snow blocked the passage of Leepa Road, thus stranding passengers who remained stranded along the blocked route. The heavy

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