KU, Azim Premji University, SMC sign MoU to improve quality of education in Srinagar schools
Srinagar, Feb 6: In a major initiative that aims to further the cause of universalisation of education, the University of Kashmir, Azim Premji University Bangalore and Srinagar Municipal Corporation on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to give a fillip to quality of education in 83 identified primary schools in Srinagar. Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan […]
Teenage boy injured in mine blast in Poonch
Poonch, Feb 6: A 15-year-old was injured in a mine blast while grazing his flock of sheep near the Line of Control in Poonch district on Monday, officials said. They said that the boy, identified as Mahroof (15) son of Jamaal Din of ward no. 04 Pawaan, stepped accidentally on anti-personnel mine near Qasba village […]
Over 13 Kanals of forest land illegally occupied by former minister retrieved
Shopian, Feb 06: Authorities on Monday said it retrieved over 13 Kanals of forest land illegally occupied by former minister and now a DAP leader during the ongoing eviction drive in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. An official said that a revenue department team along with forest department retrieved 13 Kanal and 16 Marlas forest land […]
Petrol doped with 20 pc ethanol starts retailing in 11 states/UTs
Bengaluru, Feb 6 (PTI) Petrol doped with 20 per cent ethanol was rolled out on Monday at select petrol pumps in 11 states and union territories as part of a programme to increase use of biofuels to cut emissions as well as dependence on foreign exchange-draining imports. At present, 10 per cent ethanol is blended […]
Opposition stages protest in Parliament on Adani issue, stalls both LS, RS
New Delhi, Feb 6 (PTI) Opposition MPs on Monday held a protest in front of Gandhi statue in Parliament complex and stalled proceedings in both houses while demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe or a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the Adani issue. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2 PM after […]
Rains, snow in Kashmir Valley; Gulmarg receive over 1-ft fresh snowfall
Srinagar, Feb 6: Rains lashed most plains including Srinagar while some parts of the Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall with Gulmarg receiving more than one foot of it since overnight, officials said here on Monday. The weather department here also said that intermittent light rain and snow was likely to continue till afternoon and thereafter […]
Update: Powerful quake kills at least 568 people in Turkey, Syria
Ankara, Feb 6 (AP) A Turkish official says the death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck southeast Turkey on Monday is now at 284. That brings the overall death toll in Turkey and Syria to 568 Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay says at least 2,300 people were injured across 10 provinces affected by the […]
Leopard cub captured in Ganderbal village
Gandarbal, Feb 05: A Leopard cub was captured in Tangchatter area of Kangan in central Kashmir’s Gandarbal district by the Wildlife Department on Monday morning, officials said here. An official said that the cub was captured after the department received information about it’s presence in the area. He said it was roaming in the residential […]
Amid ongoing eviction drive, admin issues list of hotels raised illegally in Sonamarg, Gagangir
Ganderbal, Feb 05: Amid the ongoing eviction drive across Jammu and Kashmir, the authorities have issued a list of hotels that have been raised illegally in Sonamarg & Gagangir area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. An official said that at least 28 hotels have been found to be illegally raised on stateland and kahcharai land […]
7.8 magnitude quake knocks down buildings in central Turkey, five deaths reported
Ankara (Turkey), Feb 6 (AP) A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook southeast Turkey early Monday and was followed by another strong temblor. It was felt in several provinces in the region and knocked down a number of buildings, reports said. The US Geological Survey said quake was centred about 33 kilometres (20 miles) from Gaziantep, a […]