2-week ‘Faculty Development Programme on Machine Learning’ kick starts at BGSBU
Rajouri: A two-week long ‘Faculty Development Programme on Machine Learning’ (FDP-ML 2019) commenced on Monday at the Department of Computer Sciences, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri. Vice Chancellor BGSBU, Prof Javed Musarrat conveyed his joy and best wishes for the success of the programme. Prof Musarrat congratulated the department for conducting the programme. Head […]
KU teachers invited as visiting Academics by prestigious universities in Europe, Australia
Srinagar: Two faculty members of the Centre of Central Asian Studies (CCAS), University of Kashmir have been invited as Visiting Academics by two prestigious universities in Europe and Australia. Dr Mumtaz Ahmad Yatoo, Assistant Professor at CCAS has been invited by the School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) within the Faculty of Arts and […]
PDP demands more NEET centres in Kashmir
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Monday demanded adequate number of exam centres for NEET aspirants in Kashmir so that they are not put through hardships in traveling outside for the exams. PDP General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura said in a statement that in view of the highway ban, inclement weather, dilapidated condition of national […]
PDP in habit of seeking forgiveness after surrendering conscience: G A Mir

Says people well aware of PDP's ‘Toffee and Milk’ remark
Srinagar: J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President G A Mir has said that “Nation and State are yearning for a big change” in the run up to Lok Sabah election results. The ensuing elections, Mir said, were a fight “between constructive and opportunist politics, in which the defeat of betrayal and opportunism was highly inevitable”. […]
SSP Srinagar holds meeting with retired police personnel
Reviews their welfare measures
Srinagar: SSP Srinagar Dr M Haseeb Mughal Saturday held a meeting with scores of retired police personnel at DPL Srinagar to know their grievances and review the welfare measures for them. At the outset of the meeting, the retired personnel appreciated Srinagar Police especially SSP Srinagar for organising the meet. Later during the meeting they […]
Passengers complain of ‘overcharging’ by cab drivers on Sgr-Kupwara route
Srinagar: The passengers travelling on the Srinagar-Kupwara route have accused the cab drivers of “overcharging”. Expressed their resentment against the drivers, the passengers said that they asked for “double the charges” for carrying their goods along in the cabs. “The sumo drivers are charging fare of a passenger for the belongings we carry while travelling,” […]
Prisons Department working towards inmates’ ‘meaningful sentence’, ‘ productive activities’: Dilbagh Singh
Releases Department’s Quarterly Newsletter, says annual publication to have articles by prisoners, staff
Jammu: Director General Prisons, J&K, Dilbagh Singh Saturday said that the Department was working towards a “meaningful sentence” of the inmates in the state, who can be engaged in “productive activities”. Singh was speaking on the sidelines of releasing the Prisons Department’s quarterly Newsletter in the state’s winter capital Jammu. The DGP Prisons released the […]
CUK’s Convergent Journalism Department holds extension lectures
Srinagar: The Department of Convergent Journalism (DCJ), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) organised two extension lectures at its Nowgam-I academic block on April 13 and 16. Palani Swami, senior cameraman with DD Kendra Srinagar, delivered a lecture to the scholars and students on 13th of April. He discussed various avenues and career opportunities available in […]
Guv expresses grief over demise of Mian Altaf’s daughter
Jammu: Governor, Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over the sad demise of former Minister and senior NC leader, Mian Altaf’s daughter. 28-yar old Benazir Altaf, who was the elder daughter of MLA Kangan, Mian Altaf Ahmed passed away on Friday at SKIMS Soura, where she was undergoing treatment. In his message, Governor has prayed […]