KU residential quarters present a ‘slum like’ look
Despite earning 4 Cr as rent, authorities fail to renovate flats
Srinagar: The residential quarters allotted to Professors in Kashmir University (KU) continue to face official neglect. The quarters allotted to varsity professors continue to be poorly maintained despite earning a revenue of worth Rs 4 crores per annum. The Professors in varsity said the lack of facilities and low maintenance by the authorities have turned […]
Flop show: PMSS scheme finds least takers in Kashmir
Srinagar: The much hyped Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) launched in 2010 for the benefit of the young students in Kashmir has failed to impress the them as most of the seats in outside colleges remain vacant every year. A top official said the scheme has failed to evoke the expected response from JK […]
PDP leader’s relative among two youth take up arms
Shopian: Two more youth including a close relative of a PDP leader have joined militant ranks in this restive south Kashmir area. Despite increased encounters and attempts by forces to curb militancy in Kashmir, the youth in south Kashmir area are still showing a growing inclination towards militancy. Reports said that two more youth from […]
Aspirants seek fair play in selections at SKUAST
Allege that rules are not being followed while making appointments
Allege that rules are not being followed while making appointments Srinagar: The aspirants of various teaching posts in Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir on Monday accused the authorities of not following the guidelines set by University Grants Commission (UGC). The agitated candidates said the varsity invited applications for the recruitment of […]
Wasawhal-Hajipora road in shambles, authorities turn a blind eye
Shopian: Residents of Wasawhal, Shangran check, TungdanKharwar, Chotigam and its adjacent areas in Watchi constituency of Shopian district are up in arms against the Road and Building department (R&B) for failing to macadamise the Wasawhal-Hajipora road from the last 15 years. According to the locals the road is in shambles and authorities have turned a […]
Innovative: Govt mulling to setup coaching centres in degree colleges
Srinagar: In a significant development, the higher education department is mulling to setup coaching centres in all the degree colleges of J&K state. In this regard the officials have given directions to the college principals to explore the possibility of setting up coaching centres within campuses which would cater to various competitive exams and specified […]
‘Unrestricted’ mineral excavation damaging Ranbiara Nallah
Shopian: The unchecked and unrestricted mineral excavation in river Ranibara has left it damaged to a great extent, experts say. Contractors who have been allotted the excavation contracts have violated all guidelines and continue to damage the river and concerned authorities are acting as mute spectators, locals in the area said. They said that the […]
Mason turned militant was forced to join militancy, alleges family
Pulwama: Top LeT commander Tawseef Ahmad Yatoo son of Abdul Aziz Yatoo resident of Gadbug in Lassipora area of Pulwalma was one among the four slain militants killed in a pre-dawn encounter at LassiporaPulwama. Tawseef according to his family was arrested more than 20 times for having links with militants before he finally joined militant […]
Appointing MOs: PG students in GMC asked to submit undertakings
Srinagar: The Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar Monday issued an order asking all the Post Graduate students to submit an undertaking to make sure that they don’t take up any additional assignments while they are yet to complete their PGs. The order issued by the Principal, GMC DrSamia Rashid states that PG students who have […]
With tulips in full bloom Valley opens its arms to tourists
Srinagar: Asia’s largest tulip garden overlooking the famous Dal Lake here in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir was Sunday thrown open to public, marking the beginning of new tourism season in the valley. The garden witnessed an impressive footfall of locals and tourists on the first day of its opening this year. “The […]