Govt exempts teachers from physical attendance in schools, colleges

Govt exempts teachers from physical attendance in schools, colleges

Srinagar: The government on Tuesday said that in person attendance of any member of the staff in all Schools, Colleges, Technical education and Skill development institutes shall not be required amid rising covid-19 numbers. “In view of the prevailing COVID situation in J&K, all Schools, Colleges, Technical education and Skill development institutes shall not require […]

Hospitalisation delay pushing up Covid deaths in Kashmir: DAK

Hospitalisation delay pushing up Covid deaths in Kashmir: DAK

Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday said delay in reporting to hospitals is the main reason for increase in number of deaths due to Covid-19 in the valley. “Covid-19 patients arrive at hospitals only when their condition worsens,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. He said early medical intervention is […]

Amid Covid upsurge LSA offers contact free legal services to people

Amid Covid upsurge LSA offers contact free legal services to people

JAMMU: In view of rapid surge in Covid cases across the country in general & UT of J&K in particular, J&K Legal Services Authority (LSA) under the patronage of Justice Pankaj Mithal, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and under the guidance of Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, Executive Chairman, J&K LSA, has decided to respond […]

JKCSF urges for release of Kashmiri detainees amid pandemic

JKCSF urges for release of Kashmiri detainees amid pandemic

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Civil Society Forum on Tuesday demanded the immediate release/ shifting of Kashmiri detainees who, it said, have been languishing in different jails and detention centres outside J&K According to a statement issued here it said that the detention outside during the ongoing pandemic has amounted to severe problems of these detainees […]

KU extends last date for UG admissions till May 10

KU extends last date for UG admissions till May 10

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir has extended the last date for admission to 1st-2nd Semester Choice Based Credit System Scheme for BA/B.Sc/B.ScH/B.Com/BCA /BBA/B.M.M.M.C/OCMIL (General/Honors) programme at Under-Graduate level (in respective colleges) up to and including May 10, 2021. The eligibility and all other conditions for admission can be ascertained from the already-issued detailed notification available […]

KU condoles demise of Prof Marghoob Banihali

Srinagar: University of Kashmir Tuesday condoled the demise of Prof Marghoob Banihali, noted academician and former Head of the varsity’s Department of Kashmiri. Recalling the vast contributions of Prof Banihali to Kashmir’s literary and cultural spheres as well as to the growth and development of the Department of Kashmiri, KU Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad, officers […]

Samoon reviews languishing SDD development projects, emphasizes timely completion

JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD), Asgar Hassan Samoon, today reviewed the status of new Polytechnics proposed besides taking stock of ongoing languishing projects of the Skill Development Department. The meeting was attended by the Director, SDD, Sajjad Hussain Ganie; Joint Director Planning, Sapna Slathia; Deputy Director Planning, Umesh Baroo; Managing Director, JKPCC; Principal […]

Prof Talat discharged from SKIMS

Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad was on Tuesday discharged from Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar. In a statement, a varsity spokesperson said: “The Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad was discharged from SKIMS Srinagar on Tuesday. The Vice-Chancellor places on record his deep appreciation and gratitude for the administration […]

NIT Srinagar, IIT Jammu to develop a joint roadmap to undertake challenges of section-8 companies

Srinagar: Director National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Sehgal on Tuesday said that both the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu and NIT Srinagar will develop a joint roadmap to undertake operations of their respective section-8 companies. Addressing a joint virtual meeting at NIT Srinagar along with heads of IIT Jammu, Dr […]

DC Kupwara takes stock of implementation of Covid guidelines

Inspects Control Room, Logistic Store at SDH Kupwara KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Imam Din today visited Sub District Hospital Kupwara and inspected the functioning of District Covid Control Room, Logistic Store of Covid Vaccine and Immunization section. He was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Nazir Ahmad Lone and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kauser Amin. […]