KU suspends class-work on March 8, 9
Srinagar: Class work at the University of Kashmir shall remain suspended on March 8 and March 9, 2018 (Thursday/Friday), a communique from the University said. It further said that all examinations scheduled to be held on March 8 and March 9, 2018 are postponed. Fresh dates for the deferred examinations shall be notified separately, […]
Shami’s contract withheld after wife alleges domestic violence
New Delhi: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami’s central contract was today withheld by the BCCI after his wife accused him of domestic violence and adultery, charges that were denied by the cricketer. Shami’s name was not there in the list of 26 contracted players released by the BCCI today despite his starring role in India’s only […]
Class work in Kashmir educational institutions suspended for two days
Srinagar: The government has decided to suspend the class work in all the schools and degree colleges for two days. The decision has been taken as a “precautionary measure to avoid law and order situation in Valley.” “The class work will remain suspended on Thursday and Friday in all schools and colleges across Kashmir,” education […]
SDMA issues Low Danger Avalanche Warning
JAMMU: On the basis of information received from SASE, Low danger avalanche warning has been issued for next 24 hrs for Baramulla, Gulmarg, Furkian-Z Gali and Kupwara-Chowkibal-Tangdhar, Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar Udhampur, Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal Kargil and Leh Districts, Bandipora-Kanzalwan-Gurez sector and Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. People living in these avalanche […]
Editor Uqaab Manzoor Anjum bereaved
Srinagar: Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) expressed grief over the demise of Ali Mohammad Shah, elder brother of Manzoor Anjum, Chief Editor-Daily ‘Uqaab’. The editor’s body prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family. “We stand with the family in this hour of grief and pray for their […]
’17 protesters died of pellet gun injuries in 2016-17′
New Delhi: Seventeen protesters died of pellet gun injuries in Jammu and Kashmir in the past two years, the Rajya Sabha was informed today. Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir also said that two security persons were killed by protesters in the Valley in 2016. As many as 13 protesters were killed […]
777 incidents of infiltration into J&K in 2 years; 94 militants killed: Union Govt
New Delhi: There were 777 incidents of infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir in which 94 militants were killed by security forces in past two years, the Rajya Sabha was informed today. Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said there were 16 incidents of infiltration into Punjab in which seven militants were killed and […]
Indo-Pak armies trade shelling along LoC in Rajouri
Jammu: India and Pakistani troops today exchanged heavy mortar shelling in Sunderbani sector along the Line of Control in Rajouri and Jammu districts. “Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars from 1030 hours in Sunderbani sector along LoC in Rajouri district , drawing retaliation from the Indian Army, a […]
1 nabbed with heroin in Jammu
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir police today arrested a youth for allegedly possessing three grams of heroin here. A police team saw the youth roaming in Bhagwati Nagar area of the city and, after a chase, caught him, a police officer said. The accused was arrested after three grams of heroin was allegedly recovered from […]
KU students protest against Shopian Killings
Srinagar: Students of Kashmir University (KU) on Wednesday staged strong protest demonstrations against the civilian killings by the army in Shopian last week. Reports said that scores of students of Zakura campus took out a protest march from the hostel up to Zakura crossing. The students holding placards in their hands which read, “Stop Innocent Killings” and […]
