Centre ready for talks on JK ‘development’ with all stakeholders: Naidu
Stating that the situation in the Valley was better than what it was during the tenure of UPA government, Union Minister, M Venkaiah Naidu has said that the government is ready for talks on ‘development’ with all stakeholders except pro-freedom leaders. The union minister claimed that the problem in the Valley is limited to just […]
Class work to remain suspended
According to District Administrations, the class work in various districts of Kashmir shall remain suspended on May 31 (Wednesday) as a precautionary measure. The colleges and schools in Srinagar city with remain closed on Wednesday, officials said. Deputy magistrate Srinagar Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone said that the schools and colleges will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday). […]
New maternity hospitals coming up at Sgr, Jammu: Mehbooba
Two Maternity Hospitals of 200 bed capacity each would be made functional in the two capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu within a year or so even as work is apace on the three Medical colleges of Anantnag, Baramulla and Rajouri which is expected to be completed in two years. This was disclosed in a […]
Telecommunication Clampdown: Students studying outside seek end to telecom gag
With continuous telecommunication gag, Kashmiri students studying outside are facing troubles while getting in touch with their families, back home. Some students are running short of money, while others are worried about the well-being of their families. The students whose families live in south Kashmir are the worth hit due to the telecommunication gag that […]
Loc trade suspended as India, Pak relations worsen
The cross LoC trade on the Srinagar-Muzafarabad road was suspended today following the strained relations between India and Pakistan after the escalation of tension along the de-facto border as the troops from both the sides have engaged in heavy firing. The authorities from this side were trying to ensure that the trade was not suspended, […]
Srinagar-Jammu highway closed
The Srinagar-Jammu Highway, only road link between Kashmir and the rest of the parts of India, was closed for traffic in view of the pro-freedom leader’s call for a march to Tral. The highway was closed and no movement of any sort of traffic on either side was allowed, officials said, adding that the […]
Youth arrested
Police have foiled a bid by the youth to disrupt the vehicular movement in North Kashmir. At least 9 youth were detained by the police during nocturnal raids from different areas of Pattan town in Baramulla district as, police sources said, a group of youth attacked some private vehicles on Srinagar-Muzaffarabad highway near Singhpora Pattan […]
Kashmir shuts on 3rd day after strict restrictions to foil Tral march
A complete shutdown was observed across Kashmir on third day today as Authorities imposed strict restrictions to foil the march to Tral, where the two slain militants including HM top commander, Sabzar Ahmad Bhat, were buried after being killed in a gun battle in the Saimoh Village. Restrictions and curfew was imposed by the authorities […]
Babri Masjid Demolition case: CBI court grants bail to Advani, 5 others
A special CBI court today granted bail to BJP leaders L K Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti after they appeared before it in connection with the Babri Masjid demolition case. However, the leaders will have to face charges under Section 120 B, criminal conspiracy. Bail was also granted to BJP leader Vinay Katiyar, […]
Exams as per schedule today: KU
All Kashmir University examinations scheduled to be held on Wednesday shall be conducted as per schedule, except only BG 3rd semester and B.Ed examinations which are postponed due to inability to transport examination-related material to the examination centers, a hand-out issued by the Kashmir University said. The fresh dates for BG 3rd semester and B. […]