KU, CUK organise joint conference on NEP-2020

VCs, experts bat for early implementation of key provisions

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir and the Central University of Kashmir jointly organised on Wednesday a seminar-cum-webinar on implementation of the National Education Policy-2020 in the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. KU Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad presided over the national-level conference, organised by the departments of Education of the two universities to identify key issues […]

BJP unnerved by PAGD’s decision of fighting DDC polls: Mehbooba

Says alliance candidates face hurdles while campaigning

Shopian: People’s Democratic Party chief and the key leader of PAGD Mehbooba Mufti Wednesday said that BJP is feeling unnerved over the PAGD’s decision of joining the DDC poll fray and that was why the alliance candidates are barred from going for campaigning in Southern districts and other parts of Kashmir. Talking to reporters at […]

Rajeev Gupta appointed Principal Secretary to CJ

Srinagar: The J&K High Court appointed Rajeev Gupta, Director, Jammu and Kashmir Judicial Academy as Principal Secretary to the Chief Justice. Further, till posting of a regular incumbent in his place, he shall hold additional charge of Director, Jammu and Kashmir Judicial Academy, according to an order issued by the court’s Registrar General, Jawad Ahmad. […]

25 open gymnasiums being set up across Srinagar: DDC

SRINAGAR: In an initiative making one of the most needed health-related requirements of modern life easily available to residents, the Srinagar district administration is setting up open gymnasiums in public parks and grounds across the city. In the first phase of the project, a total of 25 open gymnasiums or workout facilities are being set […]

Massive demolition drive carried out in south Kashmir

Awantipora: Under road-widening plan, District Administration Pulwama Wednesday conducted a massive demolition drive to clear the ‘encroachments’ and ‘illegal constructions’ on Srinagar-Anantnag Highway. Amid chill and rain, the massive demolition drive was conducted near Khar Mode and its adjoining areas in Awantipora, officials said. Witnessed said that dozens of concrete structures including shops and houses […]

BJP youth wing members detained outside Abdullah’s residence

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s BJP youth wing chief and some members were detained by the police on Wednesday as they tried to stage a protest outside the residence of National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah over allegation that the house has been built over encroached government land, officials said. Ex-chief minister Farooq Abdullah and his son […]

Mayoral elections: Junaid Mattu makes a comeback

Srinagar: Junaid Azim Mattu returned as the mayor of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Wednesday, less than six months after he was ousted from the office through a no-confidence motion. Mattu, who does not have any known party affiliation currently, defeated Sheikh Imran, a former deputy mayor who was removed from office last year […]

Lt guv condoles demise of prominent Shia cleric

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of prominent Shia cleric and All India Muslim Personal Law Board vice president Maulana Kalbe Sadiq. Maulana Sadiq, 83, died around 10 pm at a private hospital in Lucknow, his son Kalbe Sibtain said. He was admitted to the ICU […]

Suspected drug peddlers arrested

Srinagar: Police have arrested eight suspected drug peddlers in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered contraband substance from their possession. During the intervening night of 24 and 25 November, officers at a check point established at Dalwach crossing in Qazigund area of Kulgam intercepted two vehicles with eight persons on board, a police […]