KU condoles demise of Prof Marghoob Banihali
Srinagar: University of Kashmir Tuesday condoled the demise of Prof Marghoob Banihali, noted academician and former Head of the varsity’s Department of Kashmiri. Recalling the vast contributions of Prof Banihali to Kashmir’s literary and cultural spheres as well as to the growth and development of the Department of Kashmiri, KU Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad, officers […]
KU extends last date for UG admissions till May 10
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir has extended the last date for admission to 1st-2nd Semester Choice Based Credit System Scheme for BA/B.Sc/B.ScH/B.Com/BCA /BBA/B.M.M.M.C/OCMIL (General/Honors) programme at Under-Graduate level (in respective colleges) up to and including May 10, 2021. The eligibility and all other conditions for admission can be ascertained from the already-issued detailed notification available […]
Delay in hospitalisation pushing up Covid death: DAK
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday said delay in reporting to hospitals is the main reason for increase in number of deaths due to Covid-19 in the valley. “Covid-19 patients arrive at hospitals only when their condition worsens,” said DAK President, Dr Nisar ul Hassan. He said early medical intervention is key to reduce […]
NIT Sgr, IIT Jammu tie up for creating entrepreneurship ecosystem
Srinagar: Director National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Sehgal on Tuesday said that both the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu and NIT Srinagar will develop a joint roadmap to undertake operations of their respective section-8 companies. Addressing a joint virtual meeting at NIT Srinagar along with heads of IIT Jammu, Dr […]
Advisor Baseer Khan inaugurates Eco huts, Cafeteria
JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Tuesday inaugurated the Eco Log Huts and Cafeteria at Jammu Tawi Golf Course Sidhra, in presence of Secretary Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez and Director Tourism Jammu Dr Naseem Javaid Chowdhary. The Eco Huts with an area of 650 sq.ft each and Cafeteria with an area of 6130 sq.ft […]
Languishing SDD development projects reviewed
Officials emphasizes need for timely completion
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD), Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, Tuesday reviewed status of new Polytechnics proposed besides taking stock of ongoing languishing projects of Skill Development Department. The meeting was attended by the Director, SDD, Sajjad Hussain Ganie; Joint Director Planning, Sapna Slathia; Deputy Director Planning, Umesh Baroo; Managing Director, JKPCC; Principal of […]
J&K Bank CMD assures continued support to business community in Katra
Srinagar: J&K Bank Chairman & MD R K Chhibber Tuesday had a detailed interaction with the representatives of Hotel & Restaurant Association, Katra (HRAK) and Federation of Hotels, Restaurants, Industries and Commerce of Jammu Region (FHRICJR) led by its Chairman Rakesh Wazir in Katra. The meeting was attended by the Bank’s Zonal Head Anokh Singh, […]
R&B Department plans macadamisation of 900 KM road length
Srinagar: The Roads and Buildings Department (R&B) is all set to start the macadamisation process next week with officials stating that around 900 KM road length will be macadamized this summer. The complaints are pouring in from almost every corner of Kashmir with people especially commuters saying that they are facing immense hardships as most […]
Cop killed in road mishap
Qazigund: A traffic constable was killed on Tuesday after being hit by a truck in Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. A police official said that around 07:00 am a speeding truck (JK01W-2973) hit a traffic police constable identified as Abdul Majeed Tantary (SGCT) son of Ali Mohammad Tantary, a resident of Baramulla at […]
NC leader Masoodi visits health facilities in south Kashmir areas
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament from Anantnag (Retd) Justice Hasnain Masoodi on Tuesday asked the government to ensure supply of RT-PCR, RAT testing kits and COVID shield vaccines at health facilities across south Kashmir areas which he rued are running out of supply of these indispensable items. Masoodi who earlier today visited health […]
