All UG, Professional Exams scheduled tomorrow postponed: Controller Exams KU

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir said on Sunday evening that it has postponed Professional Examinations besides undergraduate examinations it postponed earlier in the day. A statement quoting Controller Examinations at KU, Prof Irshad A Nawchoo said that all UG and Professional exams including BG 3rd Year, 6th Semester, BDS Final and  OCMILscheduled to be held on January 4, 2021 […]

Easier storage of Oxford’s India COVID-19 vaccine a big relief, says DAK

Easier storage of Oxford’s India COVID-19 vaccine a big relief, says DAK

  Srinagar: With the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine along with another one approved for use in India, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) Sunday said it was a “big relief for us as these vaccines need easier cold storage facilities”. “The vaccines can be kept at normal fridge temperature unlike the Pfizer jab that has to be kept […]

After KU, Cluster University Srinagar too postpones all exams scheduled tomorrow

After KU, Cluster University Srinagar too postpones all exams scheduled tomorrow

Srinagar: After Kashmir University postponed all undergraduate exams scheduled Monday in view of the prevailing adverse weather in the valley, Cluster University, Srinagar too has followed suit. A statement issued by the CUS administration this evening confirmed the postponement of all exams scheduled Monday adding new dates for the deferred exams will be notified separately. […]

182 new COVID-19 cases in J&K, one more patient dies

182 new COVID-19 cases in J&K, one more patient dies

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday reported 182 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 1,21,653. Out of the total cases, 1,16,792 have recovered so far. A total of 1,886 patients have died leaving a total of 2,975 active cases as on date, the government’s media bulletin reads. Of the cases reported today, 79 […]

J&K govt signs historic MoUs with NHPC to generate over 4,000 MW hydropower

Move expected to attract Rs 35,000 crore worth investment, make J&K 'power surplus'

J&K govt signs historic MoUs with NHPC to generate over 4,000 MW hydropower

Srinagar: In a significant development that might be a gamechanger in making Jammu and Kashmir a power surplus region, the government on Sunday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation for implementation and execution of five Hydroelectric Power Projects (HEPs) for generating over 4,000 MW electricity. The MoUs were signed at […]

KU postpones all UG exams scheduled tomorrow

KU postpones all UG exams scheduled tomorrow

  Srinagar: All Kashmir University undergraduate examinations scheduled to be held on January 4, 2021 (Monday) have been postponed in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions in the valley, a varsity statement said. The statement, quoting Controller of Examinations at KU, Prof Irshad A Nawchoo, said new dates for the deferred examinations will be notified separately later. […]

Probe agencies carrying out ‘audit’ of late Mufti Sayeed’s grave, alleges Mehbooba

Probe agencies carrying out ‘audit’ of late Mufti Sayeed’s grave, alleges Mehbooba

Srinagar: “Let them prove a single case, I am ready to face the consequences,” said PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti about the cases being probed by various investigating agencies, including the NIA which has arrested a senior leader of her party on terror funding charges. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister also said it is […]

Road safety programme at KU puts spotlight on key concerns

Need to create traffic safety culture in society to prevent fatalities, says Registrar

Road safety programme at KU puts spotlight on key concerns

    Srinagar: Strict enforcement of road safety regulations and an effective communication strategy at grassroots can go a long way in curbing road accidents, officers and experts have opined. Addressing as chief guest a day-long traffic awareness programme, organised by Kashmir’s University School of Law in collaboration with NGO named ‘God’s Lap’, the varsity Registrar […]

Political parties in JK have become ‘everybody’s favourite whipping boy’: Mehbooba Mufti

  Srinagar: Accusing the Centre of pushing Jammu and Kashmir’s mainstream parties “to the wall”, former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said sadly, these parties have become “scapegoats and everybody’s favourite whipping boy”. Nevertheless, the PDP leader said, they are prepared for a “long and arduous political fight” for the restoration of Article 370 […]

J&K BJP seeks enquiry into Lawaypora encounter

J&K BJP seeks enquiry into Lawaypora encounter

Srinagar: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul Sunday said that BJP’s J&K unit has urged the J&K government to investigate the recent encounter in Srinagar’s Lawaypora and to “find out whether any wrong has been committed”. Talking to reporters at party headquarters in Srinagar, Koul said that BJP has urged the J&K […]