Congress accuses Centre of denying JK statehood
Says people caught between ‘2 power centres’ Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday accused the Centre of failing to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and alleged that people were suffering under a “dual control system” after the Assembly elections. Addressing a workers’ convention here, Karra said the people of […]
SKIMS Medical College Srinagar organises CME on World Hypertension Day
SRINAGAR: Department of General Medicine, SKIMS Medical College Srinagar Wednesday organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme in the College Auditorium to mark World Hypertension Day, observed globally on May 17. The CME programme was attended by Principal, SKIMS Medical College, Prof. Dr. Fazal Qadir Parray, Heads of various departments, senior and junior faculty members, […]
CUKashmir’s Maths deptt, VIT organize faculty dev prog
Ganderbal: Department of Mathematics, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration with Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, organized a five-day online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Mathematical Intelligence: AI Perspectives and Practices” from May 18, bringing together academicians, researchers, and experts from India and abroad to deliberate upon the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in advancing […]
Galander Pulwama residents demand potable water
Say women, elderly forced to walk long distances for water Locals allege negligence in Mechanical Water Works Scheme Pulwama: Residents of Gujjar Colony in Galander area of Pampore have appealed to the authorities for the immediate restoration of drinking water supply, alleging that the locality has been facing an acute water crisis due to the […]
Police destroys Illegal Poppy Cultivation in Anantnag, Baramulla
Srinagar: Continuing its sustained drive against narcotics and illegal cultivation under the ongoing anti-drug campaign, Police destroyed illicit poppy cultivation by registering several cases in Anantang and Baramulla, a police spokesman said Wednesday. In Anantnag, Police carried out the destruction of illegally grown poppy at village Batagund, Verinag. The action was undertaken by Police in […]
Five Peddlers including wanted heroin supplier held: Police
Srinagar: Police achieved another success by apprehending five drug peddlers including wanted heroin supplier in Anantnag, Baramulla and Ganderbal and recovering contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a Police party from Dialgam had established a naka at Chechripora Bypass Crossing for routine checking intercepted a suspicious person who […]
Writer, Faheem Ul Islam Honoured with Rashtra Ratna Sahitya Puraskar
Pulwama: Young writer, academician, and social commentator Faheem Ul Islam from Achan, Pulwama, has been honoured with the prestigious Rashtra Ratna Sahitya Puraskar 2026 by the Indian Literature and Arts Society for his remarkable contribution to literature and society. Faheem Ul Islam, who holds academic qualifications from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has gained recognition for […]
Police demolishes illegal property belonging to wanted drug peddler
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday said that continuing its relentless crackdown against drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Police at Lal Bazar demolished an illegal two-storey structure along with an adjoining room and washroom constructed on State land at Haka Bazar, Lal Bazar, a police spokesman said. The […]
CUK announces austerity measures, online classes, WFH on Fridays
Srinagar: The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) has ordered a series of austerity measures, including online classes and work from home on Fridays and Green Saturdays, amid the prevailing situation. According to an official order, the university administration said that from May-22-2026, the university shall hold online teaching and Work From Home (WFH) on Fridays […]
Government accords approval to naming of schools after eminent personalities, martyrs
SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has sanctioned the naming of several schools after eminent personalities and martyrs in recognition of their outstanding contributions, legacy and supreme sacrifices. The decision has been taken in pursuance of the 7th Council of Ministers meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Government Higher Secondary […]