Dr. Seema Naz condoles demise of students in Handwara mishap
Srinagar: Professor (Dr.) Seema Naz, Nodal Principal of Kashmir Division Colleges, has expressed profound grief over the tragic demise of two students from Government Degree College (GDC) Sogam in a devastating road accident that occurred earlier today at Vodhpora, Handwara. In her condolence message, Dr. Seema Naz extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and […]
ECI rejects suggestions on EVMs’ vulnerability to hacking
Jammu: The Election Commission on Friday rejected the suggestions that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in the country are vulnerable to hacking, asserting that the machines work like simple calculators which are not connected to the internet or infrared. Referring to the reported remarks of United States Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, that her […]
JK likely to require additional 1862 MU power in 2026-27
Srinagar: Amid surge in power demand, Jammu and Kashmir is likely to require additional 1862.53 Million Units (MUs) of power from the year 2026-27. According to the official documents the concerned authorities have projected that there will be a peak electrical requirement of 22,507 MU in the year 2026-27 with 3566 Megawatts peak electricity demand. […]
Tourism Deptt announces holding of Baisakhi festival at Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The Department of Tourism is hosting Baisakhi festival with prominent singers and a confluence of cultural displays at Zabarwan Park Srinagar. The celebration will kick-start on April 13 at 5 PM with throwback bhangra and cultural dance while the crowd will witness live performances of Shafi Sopori, Qazi Touqeer, Owais Pandit and others. The […]
Physically, mentally fit daughters not entitled to maintenance under Section 488: JKHC
Srinagar: In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that adult, unmarried daughters who are physically and mentally fit are not entitled to claim maintenance under Section 488 of the J&K Code of Criminal Procedure. Justice Rahul Bharti delivered the verdict while allowing a petition filed by senior […]
