Srinagar: Kashmir University has asked undergraduate students writing examination to stay in the vicinity of their examination centres in the face of snow forecast in the region. An advisory issued by KU controller of examinations on Wednesday said the move would ensure that inclement weather and heavy snowfall “does not prevent them from reaching well […]
SRINAGAR: Crime Branch booked private consultancy and agents for preparing fake, forged marks certificates to get admission for MBBS/BDS in different colleges of Bangladesh, the statement on Thursday said. It said, Crime Branch Kashmir registered a case against proprietors Co Shares Of M/S “Bridging Minds” consultancy on a written complaint received from the parents of […]
Srinagar shivers at minus 4.4
SRINAGAR: Amid prevailing cold, meteorological department on Wednesday predicted light snow and rainfall in Kashmir from today. Sonum Lotus Director Metrological Department said that western disturbance are approaching the region and it will likely result in snow and rains. “The weather forecast on Thursday is light snowfall and rainfall in both hilly and plain areas. […]
Jammu: Two soldiers were killed as Army foiled major infiltration bid by militants along Line of Control in Rajouri in Jammu. The infiltrators were intercepted in Khari Thrayat forest in the wee hours when they were trying to enter this side. “In the intervening night of December 31 and January 1, a contact was established […]
Srinagar: The announcement of restoration of SMS services in Kashmir on the New Year Day came as happy news for residents in the Valley, but some technical glitches prevented several people from reaching out to their loved ones as the facility was not working across all network providers. Several people in the Valley complained that […]
Srinagar: Obsolete gazettes and compact discs (CDs) will return to Kashmir as Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education will use them for announcing class 10 and 12 results. In the face of ongoing internet shutdown, the Board has decided to print voluminous result gazettes in huge quantity so they are distributed across the Valley, […]
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday directed Tihar jail authorities to provide adequate medical treatment and attention to Bar Association President Mian Abdul Qayoom. The direction was passed after petitioner’s counsel Zaffar Shah informed the court that Qayoom is suffering from a coronary disease, prostate malfunctioning and hypertension. He informed the court that […]
Srinagar: The health department has abandoned Kashmir Nursing Home on the Gupkar Road here as no surgery or evening clinic is being run there for last five months. According to official sources, the evening OPD facility started in 2012 by the Health and Medical Education department has been closed by the Government Medical College (GMC) […]
Srinagar: National Conference general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar, who is under detention since the abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, was allowed on Wednesday to offer funeral prayers of his father-in-law, officials said. Sagar and his son Salman Sagar, presently lodged at the MLA hostel sub-jail, were briefly allowed […]
Jammu: Taking note of illegal constructions at the famous hill resort of Patnitop, Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed the CBI to conduct an in depth inquiry into the matter and submit a preliminary status report within eight weeks. A division bench of Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rajesh Bindal issued the order […]