Questions frequent Jama Masjid closures SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq addressed a gathering at Jama Masjid on Friday after being released from over a month of house arrest. In his speech, he said, “It is ridiculous that I am detained at will by authorities, and worse, that it is publicly denied.” He referred […]
Former J&K CM reflects on nostalgia, rejoices old days with batch mates SRINAGAR: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, took a break from his busy schedule following the state elections to participate in the 177th Founders Day of Lawrence School, Sanawar. An alumnus of the 1981-89 batch, Abdullah was not only the […]
SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir (KU) is organising a two-week ‘Refresher Course in Social Sciences’ for the faculty members of higher education institutions (HEIs) that was inaugurated here Thursday. The event, organised by the varsity’s UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), is being attended by participants from various HEIs, including universities and colleges, NITs, IITs […]
Inaugurates daylong startup consultative meet SRINAGAR: To address the challenges and explore opportunities within the Jammu and Kashmir startup ecosystem, the University of Kashmir (KU) Tuesday hosted a daylong startup consultative meet here bringing together local incubator heads, early-stage startup founders from diverse industries and experts in the field, alongside numerous students from various university […]
SRINAGAR: To commemorate and honour Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy of peace and service, the University of Kashmir (KU) Wednesday organised a series of events to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, Bapu’s birth anniversary here. The event organised by the varsity’s Department of Students Welfare (DSW), aimed at promoting Mahatma’s timeless ideals of truth, non-violence and selfless service. KU […]
SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Wednesday celebrated Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024, marking the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission and organised a special cleanliness drive as part of the ‘Swachhata Pakhwada 2024 campaign. The event was organised by the NSS unit of the Institute, drawing enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, […]
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in West Asia, urging the global community to come together and work collectively to de-escalate the situation. Expressing deep concern over the recent surge in violence in West Asian countries, Dr Farooq called for united efforts […]
SRINAGAR: In a first of its kind initiative, the department of Archives, Archeology and Museum under the supervision of its Director, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha on Tuesday facilitated an extensive visit of specially-abled children of Abhinandan Home to SPS Museum Srinagar to acquaint them with the rich cultural heritage of Jammu & Kashmir. The programme was […]
SRINAGAR: In a series of vibrant events, Government College of Education (GCOE), M.A. Road, Srinagar celebrated the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, marked as Gandhi Jayanti with a grand Declamation Contest, an On-Spot Painting Competition, and Quiz Competition. Organized by the Nodal Principal for Kashmir Division Colleges, these activities honored Gandhi’s legacy and explored […]
SRINAGAR: Ahead of Counting of votes of Eight 8 Assembly Constituencies of Srinagar District for General Elections to Legislative Assembly-2024, the District Election Officer (DEO) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat on Monday chaired a meeting here at DC Office Complex to review the preparedness regarding arrangements put in place for Counting of Votes at designated […]