Srinagar: Many nurses in Kashmir have been exposed to the coronavirus in the line of duty during the past eight months, but along with the illness they have had to suffer social stigma and mental health issues, for the first time in their lives. The nurses have been on emergency duty since March 18, when […]
Weather to be dry till 30th, says MeT; highway open today for Jammu-bound LMVs Srinagar: Cold wave conditions were experienced in Kashmir valley on Sunday with several higher reaches of J&K and Ladakh received snowfall. The meteorological department had on Saturday predicted light snowfall in upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh for the […]
SRINAGAR: Absaar Aejaz, a resident of Bemina in Srinagar, has attained the perfect score in three subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics – of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), scoring 800 marks out of the total 800 in each subject. “I’ve secured perfect marks in all the three subjects. I’m too much overwhelmed by the […]
Gupkar Declaration is anti-BJP not anti-national: Farooq Srinagar: The People’s Alliance of Gupkar Declaration on Saturday nominated National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah as the president, and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti as the vice-president of the amalgam of major regional parties of Jammu and Kashmir. The newly-floated alliance also nominated CPIM leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami […]
NC passes resolution against ‘vindictive’ action Srinagar: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah was again questioned by the Enforcement Department (ED) on Wednesday, the second time within the last three days, in connection with the Rs 43 crore scam pertaining to JK Cricket Association. Abdullah, who turned 84 years on Wednesday, faced questioning from ED […]
Srinagar: Thousands of devotees offered traditional Khawaja-Digar at Naqshband Sahib (RA) shrine in Srinagar’s downtown on Wednesday. The annual congregational prayer known as Khawaja Digar at Hazrat Khawaja Syed Baha- ud-Din Naqshbandi (RA) shrine located at Khawaja Bazar in the city draws thousands of devotees from across Kashmir. Khawaja Digar is offered on 3 Rabi-ul-Awal […]
Srinagar: Under the “Vocal for Local” campaign inspired by Prime Minister Modi, the Jammu and Kashmir government organised the 15-day “Crafts Mela” this year at Numaish Gah (Kashmir Haat) in Srinagar city from October 13. It was meant to provide direct marketing support to artisans and weavers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Crafts Mela, […]
Srinagar: An all-party meeting at Farooq Abdullah’s residence on Thursday concluded with the affirmation of the Gupkar Declaration and its rechristening as the People’s Alliance of Gupkar Declaration. The meeting was called by Farooq Abdullah a day earlier after meeting with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti, who was released Tuesday night after 14 […]
Srinagar: Twelve deaths were recorded due to Covid-19 on Wednesday taking the toll of victims to 1352, whereas 701 fresh cases have taken the Covid tally to over 85K mark in Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, six casualties were reported from Kashmir valley. They include five deceased persons from Srinagar, and one from Shopian. […]
Srinagar: Amid low-speed internet, the government has introduced 2G compatible WiseApp to its teachers and directed them to attend live training sessions to learn use of application for online teaching purposes. According to an official order, a new Android and IOS App called Wise has been introduced for conducting online classes of 9 to 12 […]