Category: Kashmir

  • LG’s Office Clarifies JKPSC Exam Row, Rejects Social Media Claims

    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…

  • Students Protest at Cluster University Srinagar Over Academic Uncertainty

    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…

  • Newborn’s Body Recovered from Washroom of Hospital in Srinagar

    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…

  • Govt Tightens Noose on Coaching Centres in Kashmir, Enforces Strict Regulations

    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…

  • Kashmir records severe cold; Shopian coldest at minus 6.4°

    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…

  • 16 flights cancelled at Srinagar Airport amid IndiGo disruptions

    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…

  • Crime Branch Kashmir Chargesheets Two Absconders in ₹34.74 Lakh Fraud; Shagoo Linked to Multiple Cases

    Crime Branch Kashmir Chargesheets Two Absconders in ₹34.74 Lakh Fraud; Shagoo Linked to Multiple Cases

    Srinagar, Dec 5: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in Case FIR No. 31/2023 under Sections 420 and 120-B RPC against two accused individuals, including habitual offender Zahid Bashir Sofi alias Shagoo of Narbal. As both accused remain absconding, the chargesheet has been filed in absentia before the Hon’ble…

  • Light Snow Expected in Higher Reaches of Kashmir

    Light Snow Expected in Higher Reaches of Kashmir

    Srinagar,Dec 5 : The Meteorological Department on Friday issued a brief weather outlook for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting mostly stable conditions with intermittent cloud cover and light snowfall over the upper reaches. As per the forcast December 5 will remain generally cloudy with the possibility of very light snowfall over isolated higher reaches of North…

  • Technical Fault Sparks Motorcycle Blaze on Boulevard Road

    Technical Fault Sparks Motorcycle Blaze on Boulevard Road

    Srinagar, Dec 5. A motorcycle caught fire on Boulevard Road near SKICC on Friday, prompting an immediate response from fire and emergency services. Officials said the motorcycle suddenly went up in flames while moving along the busy stretch, forcing commuters to halt as smoke rose from the vehicle. A fire tender from the nearby station…

  • Tanvir Sadiq Urges LG to Clear Reservation File, Calls for Full Meterisation to Ensure 200 Free Units

    Tanvir Sadiq Urges LG to Clear Reservation File, Calls for Full Meterisation to Ensure 200 Free Units

    Srinagar, Dec 5. National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq on Friday said that his party has already fulfilled its role regarding the reservation proposal and expressed hope that the Lieutenant Governor will take an early decision on the file sent by the government. He was speaking to reporters while responding to questions over the ongoing reservation…