For the first time, an ambulance boat has been introduced in Dal Lake. The dwellers of the lake were facing problems in ferrying people requiring medical attention. PHOTO: FAISAL KHAN Reader correspondentkashmirreader.com
Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad on Tuesday inaugurated a two-day national-level conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Mathematics’. The conference, held in both offline and online modes, has been organised by the varsity’s Department of Mathematics in collaboration with Department of Science and Technology, Government of Jammu and Kashmir—alongside celebration of Mathematics […]
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 346 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 1,16,600. Out of the total cases, 1,10,354 have already recovered and 1,812 have died leaving a total of 4,434 active cases as on date, the government’s media bulletin reads. Of the cases reported today, 146 were reported in Kashmir […]
Srinagar: A seven-day workshop on ‘Research Methodology in Social Sciences’ started at the University of Kashmir on Tuesday. Dean Research, Prof Shakeel A Romshoo presided over the inaugural session of the workshop, organised jointly by the varsity’s Media Education and Research Centre (MERC) and Department of Social Work (DoSW). Underscoring the significance of methodology in research, […]
Bandipora: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad, who is also the District Panchayat Election on Tuesday suspended six government employees for alleged dereliction of duties in the ongoing grassroots level elections in the district. The suspended employees shall remain attached in the office of the Deputy Commissioner Bandipora during the suspension period even as an enquiry […]
Poonch: The Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday said that they have booked two persons for “destroying polling material” in Mendhar area of Poonch district during the 6th phase of DDC elections. An official said that police station Gursai received a complaint from a presiding officer namely Mohammad Ismael of polling station Keri of […]
Budgam: The villagers on Tuesday morning rescued a family from a leopard which entered into their house in Paimus Soibugh area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Villagers said that a leopard was spotted in the village after which locals accordingly called the wildlife team immediately. When wildlife officials failed to reach on the time, […]
Temple safe and intact, police say
December: Police on Monday booked a social media user for falsely alleging an arson at a Hindu temple in downtown Srinagar thus fanning communal frenzy and disturbing religious harmony. The miscreant had posted a baseless post saying an arson had taken place at Arya Samaj temple, Motiyar Rainawari, police said in a statement. The false […]
Srinagar: The United States of America has administered first COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech three days after approval by the Food and Drug Administration, outgoing US President, Donald Trump announced on twitter. “First Vaccine Administered. Congratulations USA! Congratulations WORLD!, ” Trump wrote on the microblogging site. The vaccine made jointly by Pfizer-BioNTech within […]
Ganderbal: The Vice Chancellor, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Prof K. G. Suresh, Monday said the new age digital media has empowered the citizenry to the extent that they are now setting the news agenda, earlier done by the mainstream media organizations, comprising print and electronics. “Technology has completely revolutionized the […]