Srinagar: Prof Mohammad Hussain from Kashmir University’s Department of Law on Tuesday took charge as Principal of the varsity’s prestigious Institute of Music and Fine Arts (IMFA). An order issued by KU’s Teaching Wing said that Prof Hussain shall function as Principal IMFA, in addition to his own duties, till further orders. Prof Hussain has […]
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 234 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 1,20,527. Out of the total cases, 1,15,560 have recovered so far. A total of 1,879 patients have died leaving a total of 3,088 active cases as on date, the government’s media bulletin reads. Of the cases reported today, 131 […]
Srinagar: A gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Hokarsar area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Tuesday evening. Reports said that a joint team of Police, army’s 02 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Hokarsar later triggering a gunfight. A senior police officer also confirmed about exchange […]
Poonch: A day after taking oath after the recently concluded J&K DDC polls, a council member from Poonch district of Jammu division Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19 forcing authorities to direct the attendees of the oath ceremony to isolate themselves and get tested. “Please pray for my good health as I have been tested positive […]
Srinagar: Former J&K chief minister and PDP President, Mehbooba Mufti has claimed that a “major reason” to break the alliance with the BJP in 2018 was she “didn’t accept the pact that entailed the bodies of slain militants won’t be handed over to their families for last rites and a major crackdown would be […]
Srinagar: A CRPF trooper, who was injured in a grenade attack last week in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, has succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS, Soura, officials said. CRPF spokesman Pankaj Singh said that ASI Netrapal Singh, who was injured in a grenade attack at Ganderbal on December 24, breathed his last at SKIMS, Soura. […]
Kupwara: A woman was killed and three other members of her family were injured in an accident in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday. As per reports, the accident took place in Potushie near JNV School when a vehicle (JK09B-3517) they were travelling in fell into a nallah after the driver lost control allegedly […]
Srinagar: All Kashmir University examinations scheduled Tuesday December 29 will be held as per schedule. “However if some candidates are not able to appear due to snowfall, their examination will be conducted later on, separately,” Controller of Examination Dr M Y Bhat said in a statement. Reader correspondentkashmirreader.com
Srinagar: As the government has sanctioned two smart libraries for Srinagar city, the people have welcomed the move but also called for upgrading the existing libraries. A common demand is for the libraries to have more academic books and to be open for longer hours. “It is a good step by the government. Students need […]
BARAMULLA: Several leopards creates panic among the local residents of Kantabagh, Ushkora, Friends Colony, Rangwar and other areas of Baramulla from past few days, due to which a panic has been gripped among the local residents. On Monday a leopard was spotted in Kantabagh sector number 5 and after public gathering he took shelter in […]