KU hosts international conference on trans-himalayan borderlands
Srinagar: To promote academic discussions on the evolving cultural, economic, and social landscape of the Trans-Himalayan region, the Centre of Central Asian Studies (CCAS), University of Kashmir (KU), hosted a two-day international conference on ‘Trans-Himalayan Borderlands: Dynamics of Connectivity, Culture, and Change.” Scholars and academicians from prestigious institutions in India, including JNU, Pondicherry University, and […]
Historical spring in Pulwama Sirnoo witnesses revival
Pulwama: The water level at the historic and significant spring Sirnoo in Pulwama district has got restored after remaining dry for around two months. The spring has faced an unprecedented crisis as its water level had plummeted to record lows two months back due to prolonged dryness but it has got restored due to recent […]
MD KPDCL reviews revenue realization, RDSS progress, PM Surya Ghar scheme
Reviews measures for seamless power supply during Holy Month of Ramzan ANANTNAG, SRINAGAR: The Managing Director (MD) of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), accompanied by the Superintending Engineer of South Circle Bijbehara and concerned Executive Engineers and other officials, visited South Kashmir to assess the ongoing revenue realization efforts, progress under the RDSS (Revamped […]
Amid inclement weather conditions authorities suspend Gulmarg gondola service
Srinagar: The Gondola services at Kongdoori and Affarwat have been suspended for the day due to inclement weather conditions, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that the decision was taken in view of the safety and best interest of tourists. Authorities also assured that a full refund will be provided to ticket holders as […]
43 Bn CRPF organize reception for returnees of Bharat Darshan Tour in Budgam
Srinagar: 43 Bn CRPF hosted a reception for 20 students who participated in the Bharat Darshan Tour organized under the Civic Action Program on 26 Feb 2025. After a week of exploring various historical sites in Delhi/ Agra, the students returned safely and were warmly welcomed at the District Police Lines Budgam. The tour provided […]
Dead body of man recovered in Kokernag south Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 26: A dead body of a man was recovered under mysterious at his home in Kokernag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday evening, officials said. They said that the 25 year old man, who was labourer by profession, was found unconscious under mysterious conditions at his residence in Danwethpora Kokernag. He […]
CBSE allows schools to set up branches under same name, affiliation number
New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has relaxed affiliation norms for its schools, allowing them to set up branch schools under the same name and affiliation number, according to officials. However, both schools will be required to have separate set of resources in terms of physical and academic infrastructure. […]
SC appoints ex-apex court judge to head panel on SCBA reforms
New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) The Supreme Court has appointed its former judge L Nageswara Rao as the head of a committee on electoral reforms in the apex court bar association. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and K V Viswanathan said Justice Rao had agreed to chair the committee, which would also suggest the […]
Terrorists fire at army vehicle in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, Feb 26 (PTI) An army vehicle came under fire from suspected terrorists in a forward village near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. There were no immediate reports of any casualties in the brief firing near Phal village in the Sunderbani sector, they said. They added […]
Days after developing cracks, portion of Hajin road collapses, traffic restricted
Srinagar, Feb 26: A portion of a road along the Jhelum river in Hajin town of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district has collapsed after developing cracks over the past few days, promoting authorities to restrict traffic movement on the road, officials said. The situation has caused panic among locals, who had been raising concerns about the […]
