Umar Bhatti, Author at Kashmir English

Court issues arrest order for local PPP leader over illegal construction in Hattian Bala

HATTIAN BALA (Kashmir English): The local court in Hattian Bala has taken strict action against senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and former candidate for Member Municipal/Town Committee Hattian Bala, Sheikh Khatib, over illegal construction near Jigal Chashma. The court has issued an arrest order for Sheikh Khatib, citing violation of court orders and notification […]

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

Kashmir / Umar Bhatti

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

Kashmir / Umar Bhatti

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

Kashmir, Must Read / Umar Bhatti

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

Kashmir / Umar Bhatti

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 killed in Jhelum Valley as wildlife officials fail to act

Kashmir / Umar Bhatti

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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Trade, tourism in Hattian Bala flourish after Eid holidays

Kashmir, Tourism / Umar Bhatti

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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Ceremony at Bright Star Public School, prizes awarded

Education, Kashmir / Umar Bhatti

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 of lady health supervisors, visitors held under DHO Jhelum Valley

Health, Kashmir / Umar Bhatti

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

Kashmir, Weather / Umar Bhatti

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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