Clubbing of schools proving ‘disastrous’
Pulwama/Shopian: Following the clubbing of schools in various areas, the vacant schools buildings which were left abandoned have turned into a hub of anti-social activities in many villages of South Kashmir. Notably, the state government clubbed over 2000 schools following the reports of disproportionate student-teacher ratio in the schools across the state. Sources informed […]
Local body elections can be announced anytime now: Sources
Srinagar: With the state’s Governor NN Vohra promulgating the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 on November 4 this month, the government has begun the process of holding panchayat elections in the state. According to the sources in Rural Development Department, which is the nodal agency for holding the Panchayat polls in the […]
Uswa-e-Hasana the best path mankind can follow: Mirwaiz
Srinagar: Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema patron Mirwaiz Muhammad Umar Farooq stated that the Uswa-e-Hasana (the way of living) of prophet Muhammad (SAW) has been and will continue to the best path to follow and walk upon, not only for Muslims but entire mankind. As per the statement issued here, Mirwaiz said that if Muslims introspect “we will […]
Blaze destroys six shops at Chattabal
Srinagar: A double-story building caught fire due to a ‘short circuit’ as a result of which six shops in the ground floor were completely damaged, at Chan Mohalla Chattabal in interior area of Srinagar last night, a spokesman of the fire and emergency services said. The fire broke out around 10.30 PM and engulfed the […]
Shortfall of Paramedics cripples B&J hospital
Srinagar: The Valley’s lone orthopaedic hospital-Bone and Joints, Barzulla is facing acute shortage of paramedics as no recruitment of para medics in this all important speciality hospital has been done since 2014. Official sources revealed that currently the number of paramedics in the hospital is not sufficient to run the affairs at the hospital. The […]
Special Summary Revision: DEO reviews progress in Srinagar
Srinagar: District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner), Srinagar, Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, Wednesday convened a meeting with Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) of the district to review the progress of ongoing Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls in the district. The meeting was informed that the Department has received 4811 Form 6 (inclusions), 2295 Form 7 […]
Khoj-e-Digar golden jubilee for 70 year old devotee
Srinagar: Forget his 70 years of age, the love for the revered saint Khawaja Bahaudin Naqhsband (RA) keeps Abdul Rehman young. He has been a regular at Khoj-e-Digar, a special congregational Asr (post noon prayers), a 400 year-old tradition in Kashmir. And today was his 50th ‘Khoj-e-Digar. The special prayer is held on every […]
Guv visits Rajouri frontier
Rajouri: On a day long visit to the frontier areas, Governor N. N. Vohra received a comprehensive briefing from Maj Genl. Suchindra, GOC 25 Div, about the management of the entire stretch of LoC which comes in the Area of Responsibility of this important Army Formation. Governor was also informed about the varied help which […]
Jamia Millia Islamia VC interacts with CUK faculty
Srinagar: A special interactive session by Jamia Millia Islamia University, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Talat Ahmad with faculty members was held at Central University of Kashmir, Nowgam, Campus-III. Professor G M Bhat, Director- Campus III and Head of Department of Economics introduced the chief guest. Prof Talat Ahmad interacted with all the faculty members present in the […]
Focus on Daksum, Margan Top, Kongawaten for tourism promotion: Mehbooba
Jammu: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has directed the Tourism Department to focus on places like Daksum, Margan Top, Kongawaten and other areas for tourism promotion even as she directed setting up of an expert group to suggest measures to control the decline in the height of world famous Ahrabal fall. Addressing a joint meeting of […]