Article 370 would never be restored in JK, Gupkar alliance befooling people: BJP

Article 370 would never be restored in JK, Gupkar alliance befooling people: BJP

Srinagar:  The BJP on Friday asserted that Article 370, which was revoked by the Centre last year, would never be restored in Jammu and Kashmir, and alleged that parties of ‘Gupkar alliance’ were befooling people by making promises over its restoration. Addressing a press conference here, BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz also said the upcoming District […]

MERC recalls moments with journalist Mudasir Ali, mourns his demise

MERC recalls moments with journalist Mudasir Ali, mourns his demise

  Srinagar: Media Education Research Centre (MERC), University of Kashmir Friday mourned the sad demise of its alumnus Mudasir Ali, a pass out of Batch 2006. Mudasir passed away Friday morning after suffering a a cardiac arrest. A statement issued by the department remembered Mudasir as a sober, soft-spoken and briliant student of MERC who […]

VC KU releases book, journal on Kashmir studies

Commends IKS for starting PG programme in Anthropology

VC KU releases book, journal on Kashmir studies

    Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir, Prof Talat Ahmad Friday released two publications of the varsity’s Institute of Kashmir Studies (IKS). The publications include an edited book titled ‘Kashmir: Past and Present’ and ‘Journal of Kashmir Studies’. Prof Talat, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said: “Such books and journals, which carry […]

661 new COVID-19 cases in J&K; active cases 5,678

661 new COVID-19 cases in J&K; active cases 5,678

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Friday reported 661 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 1,05,376. Out of the total cases, 98,076 have already recovered and 1,622 have died leaving a total of 5,678 active cases as on date, the government’s media bulletin reads. Of the cases reported today, 408 were reported in Kashmir […]

KEG condoles journalist Mudasir Ali’s sudden death; underscores stressful job routine of reporters

KEG condoles journalist Mudasir Ali’s sudden death; underscores stressful job routine of reporters

Srinagar: Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) on Friday expressed shock over the death of journalist Mudasir Ali. Mudasir passed away this morning after suffering a cardiac arrest. He is the second Kashmiri journalist to have died of cardiac arrest in less than two months. On October 1, another young journalist, Javed Ahmad working with the daily […]

IED planted near Ahmadia masjid defused in Kulgam

  Kulgam: An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found near a Masjid in Shurat area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday afternoon. Official sources said that the IED was detected by Army’s 9RR, CRPF and J&K police near Ahmadia Masjid in Shurat village and was fit in a pipe. They said Bomb Disposal Squad […]

November 21 paper of class 8 annual exam rescheduled

November 21 paper of class 8 annual exam rescheduled

Srinagar: State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT) J&K on Friday postponed the Kashmiri/Punjabi paper of class 8 annual exam following parents’ demand. As per a communique issued by Joint Director SCERT Kashmir Division, the paper which was earlier scheduled on November 21 at 2 pm shall now be held on November 22 at […]

Congress, CPI(M) should make their stand clear on Gupkar alliance in J&K: Union Min

Congress, CPI(M) should make their stand clear on Gupkar alliance in J&K: Union Min

  Thiruvananthapuram,:Union Minister V Muraleedharan on Thursday attacked the Congress and CPI(M) accusing them of joining hands with the Gupkar alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the press, Muraleedharan demanded that the Congress and the CPI(M) should make their stand clear on backing ‘anti-national forces’. People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has several Jammu and […]

Confined to hotels and unable to campaign freely, JK poll candidates ask for level playing field

Confined to hotels and unable to campaign freely, JK poll candidates ask for level playing field

Srinagar:  Murmurs of discontent from candidates rather than speeches can be heard ahead of local body elections in Kashmir with most parties in the fray claiming their leaders are confined to distant hotels in the guise of security and are unable to campaign freely because of the many restrictions imposed on them. It’s just not […]

LG Sinha condoles journalist Mudasir Ali’s sudden demise

LG Sinha condoles journalist Mudasir Ali’s sudden demise

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has condoled the sudden demise of Greater Kashmir journalist, Mudasir Ali. Mudasir passed away Friday morning after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. “Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of young journalist Mudasir Ali. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and colleagues,” LG Sinha […]