Category: Kashmir
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No Postponement, No Relief: JKAS Prelims Conducted Despite Age Row
Srinagar, Dec 7: Thousands of candidates appeared in the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) Preliminary Examination held on Sunday across multiple designated centres in Jammu and Kashmir amid a major controversy over age relaxation and exam postponement. The examination was conducted as scheduled despite sustained demands for deferment to allow aspirants awaiting an age…
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Black Bear Captured in Srinagar’s Lal Bazar Area
Srinagar, Dec 6. The bear that had triggered panic among locals in several parts of Srinagar was finally captured near the Bota Bagh area of Lal Bazar on Saturday late evening. Officials said the animal was safely trapped by a Wildlife Department team with active support from the Srinagar police. The bear had been frequently…
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Guardian Fined Rs 25,000, Vehicle Registration Cancelled, Put on Probation in Underage Driving Case
Srinagar, Dec 6: In a firm stand against underage driving, the Court of Special Mobile Magistrate (Traffic), Kashmir at Srinagar, presided over by Shabbir Ahmad Malik, has convicted a vehicle owner and guardian after a minor was found driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic laws. The accused, Mushtaq Ahmad Buch, son of Ghulam…
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Nocturnal Movement Restricted at KU as Bear Movement Continues
Srinagar, Dec 6: Authorities at Kashmir University have issued an advisory to students following confirmed movement of a bear in and around the Naseem Bagh campus, asking them to strictly avoid venturing out during nocturnal hours and refrain from using the Naseem Bagh route until the animal is captured. Chief Proctor of Kashmir University, Professor…
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LG’s Office Clarifies JKPSC Exam Row, Rejects Social Media Claims
Jammu, Dec 6: The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha has termed as misleading the claims circulating on social media regarding the JKPSC examination, stating that Lok Bhavan was never sent any proposal related to postponement or restructuring of the examination schedule. In an official clarification, the LG’s office said…
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Students Protest at Cluster University Srinagar Over Academic Uncertainty
Srinagar, Dec 6 : Students of Cluster University Srinagar staged a protest within the university campus, raising serious concerns over recent academic issues related to the first and fifth semesters, which they said have disrupted their studies and created widespread uncertainty. Protesting students said sudden academic decisions, coupled with a lack of clear communication from…
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Newborn’s Body Recovered from Washroom of Hospital in Srinagar
Srinagar, Dec 6 A newborn male infant was found dead inside the washroom lavatory of a Hospital in the Soura area of Srinagar, triggering shock and concern within the hospital premises. Officials said the body was discovered inside a commode by an attendant of an admitted patient, who immediately informed the hospital authorities. The hospital…
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Govt Tightens Noose on Coaching Centres in Kashmir, Enforces Strict Regulations
Srinagar, Dec 6۔ The government has tightened the noose on coaching centres across Kashmir by issuing a fresh set of strict compliance rules. Under the new directives, institutes must disclose fee structures, publish faculty details, obtain safety clearances and ensure several mandatory facilities. Sources in Education Department told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that coaching…
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Kashmir records severe cold; Shopian coldest at minus 6.4°
Srinagar, Dec 06: Kashmir continued to reel under intense cold conditions on Saturday as minimum temperatures dipped further across the Valley, with Shopian emerging as the coldest place at minus 6.4 degrees Celsius, according to data.Pulwama and Pampore recorded the second-lowest minimum temperature at minus 5.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Baramulla at minus 5.1 degrees…
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16 flights cancelled at Srinagar Airport amid IndiGo disruptions
Srinagar, Dec 06: Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport remained partially disrupted for the second consecutive day on Saturday as IndiGo continued to cancel several scheduled services, officials said.Officials said that 64 flight movements — 32 arrivals and 32 departures — were planned for the day.Of these, IndiGo accounted for 36 movements. However, the airline…