Class work in primary schools of Srinagar, Budgam, Bla, Bandipora to remain off from March 9: Div Com (K)
Srinagar: According to Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, in view of growing threat of Corona Virus, the class work in all government and private schools of Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla and Bandipora districts will remain suspended upto primary level from Monday, March 9, 2020, till further orders. The step has been taken as a precautionary […]
Class work of Primary classes suspended in Jammu, Samba distts till March 31
Jammu: The Government Saturday suspended the class work of Primary classes in both Government and private schools of twin districts of Jammu and Samba, till March 31, 2020. An order issued by Director School Education, Jammu reads, “It is hereby ordered that there shall be no class work of Primary classes in both Government and […]
Sgr-Jmu highway a death trap: Shooting stone hits siblings travelling in car, one dead, another injured
Ramban: A shooting hit two siblings who were travelling in a car on Srinagar-Jammu highway leaving one dead and another one seriously injured. Official sources told KNO, that in the afternoon, a shooting stone hit a Creta car bearing number (JK01AA-9863), which was on its way to Jammu from Srinagar, near Marog Ramban area, resulting […]
Eight injured as Sumo turns turtle in Anantnag
Anantnag: At least eight passengers were injured on Saturday after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in Larnoo area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. According to wire service—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), officials said that a speedy vehicle (Sumo) bearing registration number JK03C-3021 turned turned turtle in Larnoo when it’s […]
NC expresses sorrow over fire incidents in Kulgam, Khanyar
Expresses grief over the death of 3 family members in Khanyar
Srinagar: National Conference on Saturday expressed sorrow over the incident of conflagration that has consumed eight residential houses at Chimmer Noorabad area of Kulgam district. A statement issued to KNS, While expressing grief over the losses to people Member of Parliament Hasnain Masoodi said, “it is heart wrenching to hear how the fire that broke out from a […]
Shopian villagers complain getting contaminated water, authorities indifferent
Shopian: The inhabitants of Tachloo, Kharwara, check Sideeq Khan and it’s adjacent areas in South Kashmir’s Shopian district have accused the Public Health Engineering Department (PHE) of supplying contaminated water to them. In absence of filtration plant, authorities are providing us water directly from a local canal which is contaminated, they said adding that many […]
Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Wani appointed new Director South Campus, KU
Srinagar: Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Wani has been appointed as new Director South Campus, University Of Kashmir. An order No. F(I/C Director-SC/Admn /TW/20 dated March 03, 2020 to this effect was issued at University on Tuesday . Dr Aijaz an Associate Professor in the PG Department of Botany, University of Kashmir has earlier served as Deputy […]
PSAJK issues advisory to schools as coronavirus threat looms large
Seeks postponement of Gulmarg winter games
Srinagar: Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has called on all private schools to take all necessary precautions and preventive measures in the wake of coronavirus epidemic that has set alarm bells ringing across the globe. The Association said that schools have been asked to ensure that all protocols are followed to prevent […]
KU VC Prof Talat Ahmad visits South Campus
Inaugurates plantation drive at main campus
Srinagar: Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir Professor Talat Ahmad visited the South Campus of the varsity at Anantnag during which he took stock of the various developmental activities and construction work going on at the campus and interacted with several students and faculty members on the occasion. The Vice Chancellor was accompanied by Registrar KU […]
Grand Imam Central mosque seeks release of Mirwaiz Umar
Srinagar: Imam and Khateeb of Jama Masjid Srinagar Maulana Ahmed Syed Naqashbandi FRiday expressed ‘anguish and concern’ over the continuous detention of Mirwaiz e Kashmir Umar Farooq in his house since August 5. He said this during congregational Friday prayers in Jama Masjid. Imam Hai said that the month of Rajab has commenced in which […]
