Jammu University among 12 State Universities of India to be granted full autonomy by UGC
JAMMU,: University Grants Commission (UGC) had recently sought information from Universities with regard to NAAC grading, ranking under National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and information about the teaching departments, affiliated colleges, distance education and off site campuses. UGC has released a list of sixty two higher educational institutes comprising of central universities, state universities, private […]
AFSPA, PSA offshoots of unresolved Kashmir issue: Geelani
Srinagar,: Syed Ali Geelani on Wednesday said that AFSPA and PSA were offshoots of an unresolved Kashmir problem, saying the dictatorial rule, imposition of draconian laws and continuation of forced occupation of New Delhi, reflect the acceptance of defeat by the authorities as it signifies their nervousness and fear of facing the rightful resistance from […]
J&K Bank Celebrates World Arbour Day
Srinagar, Mar 21: On the occasion of World Arbour Day, J&K Bank planted hundreds of saplings comprising of various species across Kashmir in all the parks and gardens developed and maintained under its Heritage Preservation Programme. The main function was held at Badamvaer, a picturesque heritage Almond garden in Srinagar, wherein the bank’s Chairman and CEO Parvez Ahmed led […]
BJP says emergence of Islamic State in state needs to be curbed with ‘iron hand’
Jammu: Condemning the killing of 39 Indians by Islamic State in Iraq, the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP on Wednesday said the emergence of the terror group in Kashmir needs to be curbed with iron hand. Speaking with mediapersons, BJP’s state spokesperson Anil Gupta said the disclosure that a youth from Telangana who […]
Pellet blind Insha goes to school, finally
SRINAGAR: Insha Mushtaq, the teenager who emerged as a symbol of tragedies of Kashmir’s pellet victims after she lost both her eyes in the 2016 unrest, is finally back to the school. She has taken admission in 11th class from Delhi Public School (DPS) Srinagar on Wednesday. Insha had qualified her matriculation examination through J&K State […]
Halmatpora encounter: Four forces personnel, five militants killed, operation on
Srinagar:-Two army men and as many SOG personnel were killed in an ongoing encounter with militants at Check Fatehkhan, Halmatpora area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Official sources said that four more government forces personnel—two SOG men, an army man and one CRPF man— were also injured. The deceased soldiers have been identified as Mohammad Ashraf […]
Government decides to remove customs duty on export of sugar from its current level of 20% to zero percent
newdehli;-During the current Sugar Season 2017-18, the sugar production in the country is estimated to be substantially higher than the estimated domestic consumption. Sufficient surplus stock of sugar may be available for export. In order to promote exports with the objective of evacuating surplus stocks from the country, the Government has decided to remove customs […]
The treasury of tulips in Kashmir
srinagar:-A message from my old friend Shaheen who teaches at a university in Kashmir, woke me up that morning. “Tulip Garden is opening in a week. If at all you can manage, let me know.” In response to Shaheen’s message there I was catching an early morning flight to Srinagar! From afar, I saw a […]
Woman dies after birth control operation in Samba
Jammu—A 28-year-old woman died after undergoing tubectomy at a state-run hospital in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, following which a probe has been ordered, an official said today. Seema Devi underwent the operation at a special camp for family planning at Vijaypur Government Hospital yesterday, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Samba, Rajinder Sambyal said The officer […]
Sagar castigates Government over ‘step-motherly’ treatment to Srinagar
Srinagar, March 21, 2018: National Conference General Secretary Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar on Wednesday alleged that the government had no policy viz a viz Srinagar city and the label of smart city has become a joke considering the dilapidation of infrastructure and civil amenities. Sagar castigated the incumbent government’s step motherly treatment towards Srinagar city. […]
