Needed a flood management policy
Kashmir witnessed a drought like situation for almost six month. For almost half a year we have had no or very little rain and this meant that the entire water bodies in Kashmir valley were almost dry as no drop of additional water entered their periphery. Similarly, the other rivers and tributaries that feed our […]
Best Teacher awards and the obscure mechanism
The mechanism to shortlist a teacher for the award has raised questions
Rayees Ahmad Kumar A couple of days before, the announcement for 2020 best teacher awards were made public. Social media was abuzz in congratulating and encouraging the budding teachers who out of thousands were selected for this prestigious award. From valley also three lucky teachers were awarded including one female teacher from Zone Gulabagh of […]
From cities to forests, plastic finds its way to the wild
Syed Aamir Sharief Qadri This year while the tourism industry in Kashmir witnesses a tremendous loss of revenue due to Corona pandemic there is a huge increase in high altitude trekking. The lockdown provided every opportunity to Kashmiri youth to visit a number of Lakes and Margs. But it is very unfortunate to say that […]
Court reprimands police, orders release of Pharmacist implicated in militancy case
Jammu, Aug 28: A court in Jammu has reprimanded police for trying to falsely implicate a Junior Pharmacist in a militancy related case and has directed the superintendent of Central Jail, Jammu to release the accused from custody. The accused is a Junior Pharmacist from Marwah area of Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir and […]
Covid-19: Fresh restrictions imposed in Ganderbal
KV CORRESPONDENT GANDERBAL: District Administration Ganderbal on Friday ordered fresh restrictions for a week owing to spurt in Covid-19 positive cases in the district. An order in this regard was issued by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal on Friday Evening which states that there shall be complete restrictions in the district w.e.f. 29th August (Saturday) to 5th […]
HC grants permission for Muharram procession in Mumbai
Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) The Bombay High Court on Friday granted permission for a Muharram procession in the city with stringent restrictions in place in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. A bench of Justices S J Kathawalla and Madhav Jamdar gave permission after the Maharashtra government granted hearing to a local Shia Muslim organisation that […]
106 travelers among 696 new covid-19 cases in J&K, total 35831
Srinagar, August 28: Jammu and Kashmir on Friday reported 696 new covid-19 cases including 106 travelers, taking the tally to 35831. Sources said that among the cases, 202 were reported from Jammu Division while 494 from Kashmir Division. Giving district-wise breakup, they said, Srinagar reported 194 cases, Baramulla 40, Pulwama 57, Budgam 59, Anantnag 31, […]
Shopian encounter: Two more militants killed, toll reaches 04, 5th captured alive; Ops on
Shopian, Aug 28: Two more militants were killed in an ongoing encounter that broke out between militants and security forces in Kiloora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday afternoon taking the toll of slain militants to four while the fifth one was captured alive. A senior police official said that four militants have […]
Two militants killed during Shopian gunfight, operation still on
Srinagar, Aug 28: Two unidentified militants were killed in an ongoing encounter that broke out between militants and security in Kiloora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday, officials said. A senior police official said that two unidentified militants have been killed in an exchange of fire between government forces and militants in Kiloora, […]
KU to conduct BG 1st Semester Exam through online mode
Srinagar, Aug 28: The University of Kashmir will conduct the BG 1st Semester Examination through the online mode in view of the Covid19 pandemic, a spokesman of the Varsity said. “In view of the Covid-19 pandemic and the requirement of social distancing thereof, the Vice-Chancellor has been pleased to authorise the conduct of BG 1st […]