Kansal compliments Baramulla, Pulwama, Kupwara colleges on securing autonomous status, ‘A’ grade NAAC

Srinagar: The Principal Secretary Higher Education Department Rohit Kansal complimented the Government Degree College Baramulla and Government Degree Colleges Kupwara and Pulwama. While GDC Kupwara and Pulwama have been accredited with A grade on the National Assessment and Accreditation exercise conducted by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), GDC Baramulla is poised to be […]

LG appoints Prof Neelofar Khan as new VC for KU

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration led by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday appointed Prof Neelofer Khan as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kashmir. Professor Khan was working in the department of Home Science. Sinha in a communiqué has said that, “In exercise of the powers vested under him under Section 12 […]

Baramulla Wine shop case cracked, 04 LeT militants, associate arrested: IGP Kashmir

Srinagar:Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Thrusday said that Baramulla wine shop case has been solved by arresting four militants of LeT, associate along with huge arms and ammunition in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Quoting IGP Kashmir, The Kashmir Police Zone wrote on twitter, “Baramulla Police cracked the case of recent militant attack […]

Govt’s claims on development, employment contrary to ground situation: Omar

Govt’s claims on development, employment contrary to ground situation: Omar

Jammu: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the claims of the government about development and employment generation are contrary to ground situation. Addressing a one day public convention at Kotranka, Rajouri, he urged the people to maintain communal harmony and brotherhood and reject those who are conspiring to divide people on the […]

‘Couples prefer sons over daughters in J&K’

‘Couples prefer sons over daughters in J&K’

Srinagar: More than half of the population consider two or fewer children to be the ideal size of the family in J&K, according to the National Health and Family Survey (NHFS). It said that there is strong preference for sons in J&K and just seven percent of couples prefer more daughters than sons. “Fifty-four percent […]

6 Covid cases in J&K

6 Covid cases in J&K

Srinagar: Six Covid cases were detected in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, an official bulletin said. It said that four cases were reported in Kashmir and two in Jammu, taking the total positive cases to 454159. Moreover, 3 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals from Jammu division. On COVID vaccination, […]

Police Urges people to get Tenant verification done, Else face legal action

Srinagar: Police on Wednesday urged landlords to get tenant verification done before renting out their properties. Otherwise Police warned legal action against those who fail to do so. In a tweet, Srinagar Police wrote, “In view of yesterday’s kidnapping & sexual assault case, all are requested again to get tenant verification done. Here 3 criminal […]

Farooq Abdullah’s partnership with Ikhwan would put a third grade Bollywood villain to shame: PC

Srinagar: A day after senior National Conference leader and former MLA Javed Rana dubbed Sajad Lone as a “former militant”, Peoples Conference on Wednesday said that NC president and former CM Dr. Farooq Abdullah’s “partnership” with Ikhwan and what he got them to do under the table would put a third grade Bollywood villain to […]

MeT Forecasts More Light Rains As Mercury Falls Across J&K

Srinagar: Weatherman on Wednesday forecast isolated very light rains and thunderstorms on the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. For subsequent two days, the weatherman predicted scattered to fairly widespread rain and thunderstorms in Jammu and Kashmir. Also, the night temperature recorded a drop across J&K amid light rains over plains […]