DEO Sgr readies female, PwD poll staff for special Pink, Red polling stations

DEO Sgr readies female, PwD poll staff for special Pink, Red polling stations

One Pink and Red polling station established in each constituency in Srinagar SRINAGAR: The District Election Office Srinagar conducted the final phase of election training on Saturday for female and specially-abled poll personnel whose services will be utilised at special Pink and Red Polling Stations in district Srinagar. Under the directions of District Election Officer, […]

Eight faculty members of NIT Srinagar among world’s top 2% scientists

SRINAGAR: In a remarkable achievement, eight esteemed faculty members from National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar have secured their place among the world’s top 2% scientists, a prestigious recognition from Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists database. The selection process for this honor evaluates scientists based on standardized citation indicators, including citations, h-index, and composite […]

NIT Srinagar organizes internal Smart India Hackathon

SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology Srinagar (NIT) organized the Internal Smart India Hackathon 2024 on campus in which hundreds of students participated. Director NIT Prof. A Ravinder Nath was the Chief guest and Registrar Prof. Atikur Rehman was the special guest on the occasion. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Rajendran Convenor IIC and SPOC of SIH […]

JKACS, KU organize 5 km run, 2 km walk at Kashmir University for HIV/AIDS awareness

SRINAGAR: As part of ongoing efforts of J&K AIDS Control Society (JKACS) in containing HIV/AIDS in Jammu and Kashmir, a five kilometres run for creating awareness on the syndrome and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STIs) was organized on Saturday in collaboration with Department of Students Welfare, University of Kashmir. This activity forms part of the two […]

Dr Aashaq Hussain named among ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ by Stanford University

SRINAGAR: Dr Aashaq Hussain Bhat, a distinguished scientist from Kawarigam Anantnag has been honoured as one of the ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ by Stanford University, USA. This esteemed recognition reflects Dr Bhat’s exceptional contributions to the field of entomopathogenic nematodes and their symbiotic bacteria, particularly their potential as bioinsecticides and bionematicides for sustainable agricultural solutions. […]

Mirwaiz condemns his continued house arrest

Mirwaiz condemns his continued house arrest

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the prominent religious and political leader of Kashmir, has strongly condemned his continued undeclared and illegal house arrest, which has prevented him from delivering sermons and offering prayers at Jama Masjid for the third consecutive Friday. In a statement, the Mirwaiz expressed frustration over the contradiction between the government’s claims and […]

J&K Police’s Cyber Cell saves Rs 85,799 from online fraud

SRINAGAR: The Cyber Cell of J&K Police saved Rs 85,799 after receiving a complaint regarding online financial fraud in Pulwama. “Cyber Cell of J&K Police Pulwama received a distress call from Rafiq Ahmad Kumar, a resident of Lajurah Pulwama, who reported being defrauded of Rs 96,000 in an online scam. Acting swiftly, the Cyber Cell registered […]

Home voting via postal ballot commences in

Home voting via postal ballot commences in

SRINAGAR: Home voting via postal ballot for the Assembly election has officially began on Thursday across all eight constituencies of District Srinagar, utilizing postal ballots to facilitate the voting process. This initiative is specifically aimed at enhancing electoral participation among voters aged 85 and older, as well as persons with 40% bench mark disability. The […]

Darul Khair Mirwaiz Manzil distributes relief among Chotabazar fire victims

Darul Khair Mirwaiz Manzil distributes relief among Chotabazar fire victims

SRINAGAR: Darul Khair Mirwaiz Manzil on behalf of the organisation and its  incarcerated Chairman Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq has expressed grief and sorrow over the damage of three residential houses and the burning of all properties in a terrible incident of fire at  Chotabazar Srinagar recently. In a statement, Darul Khair on behalf […]

Aijaz Asad assumes charge as Secretary RDD

SRINAGAR: Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Thursday assumed the charge as Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR) and had an exclusive interactive session with the officers and officials at Civil Secretariat Srinagar. Dr Shahid Choudhary, the outgoing Secretary, praised the hard work and dedication of the officers and exuded confidence that the department will […]