South Kashmir areas shut for fifth consecutive day
Srinagar: A complete shutdown was being observed in many parts of South Kashmir against the Shopian Killings for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday. Sources said that Dialgam, Hakura, Kokernag areas of Anantnag District and Tral, Drabgam, Main town, Tahab, Rajpora and many other places in Pulwama observed a shutdown. The Shopian district is observing […]
Editorial: A bigger challenge
Srinagar: As the situation has once again reached a boiling point in Kashmir, the security apparatus is once again mulling a plan to come over the situation especially in South Kashmir where dozens of young boys who have taken up arms have put up a new challenge for the security setup. The security grid is […]
Situation in Kashmir fast improving but radicalisation is up: BJP
Jammu: The BJP today said the security situation in Kashmir was fast improving but the trend of ‘radicalisation’ continued to be the main challenge in the Valley. The BJP condemned all militant attacks on party workers in Kashmir and said such attacks only strengthen the resolve of party. “The situation in Kashmir is fast improving. […]
KU postpones all exams scheduled on April 6
Srinagar: In view of concerns expressed by students, all Kashmir University examinations scheduled to be held on April 6, 2018 (Friday) are postponed, a spokesman of the varsity said. He said that the fresh dates for the deferred examinations shall be notified separately, later. Also class-work at the university shall remain suspended on Friday (April […]
Educational institutions to remain closed in various districts tomorrow
Srinagar: In wake of the prevailing situation in the Valley, authorities have decided to close all educational institutions in Srinagar, Shopian, Pulwama, Ganderbal and Baramulla districts on Friday. “All educational institutions across Srinagar, Shopian, Pulwama, Ganderbal and Baramulla districts will remain closed tomorrow as a precautionary measure” , officials said.
‘Educational institutions to remain closed in Baramulla tomorrow’
Srinagar: In wake of the prevailing situation in the Valley, the district administration Baramulla has decided to close all the schools and colleges in the district on Friday. “All educational institutions across Baramulla district will remain closed tomorrow as a precautionary measure” Deputy Commissioner Baramulla said. However, teacher’s and other staff have been directed to […]
Lt Gen Anbu compliments troops for their recent ‘success’
Srinagar: The Northern Army Commander Lt Gen D Anbu Thursday visited the Kashmir Valley to review the prevailing security situation in the wake of recent counter militant operations in South Kashmir which led to elimination of 13 militants. Accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen AK Bhatt, the Army Commander visited the hinterland formations […]
4 staff dead in Turkish university shooting: reports
Istanbul: A university employee killed four fellow staff members in a shooting today at a university in the western Turkish city of Eskisehir, reports said. The attacker was later detained, the Dogan news agency said. Those killed were the deputy dean, faculty secretary and two lecturers at Osmangazi University, the state-run Anadolu news agency added. […]
Govt orders detachment of teaching staff, bans mid-session transfer of teachers
JAMMU: The Government today ordered, with immediate effect, detachment of the officers/officials of the School Education Department including teaching staff presently attached in other Departments. “Sanction is hereby accorded to the cancellation of all attachments ordered from time-to-time of the officers/officials including teaching staff of the School Education Department, who are presently attached in […]
JRL calls for peaceful protests tomorrow
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) has called for peaceful protests across Kashmir valley tomorrow to express solidarity with south Kashmir residents. Terming the recent killings in south Kashmir as “worst form of state terrorism”, JRL asked the people to hold protests tomorrow to highlight the “grim Kashmir situation” at international forums. Pertinently, the Kashmir Economic […]
