WASHINGTON — Amid the deteriorating situation and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, the World Bank is preparing a USD 3 billion support package for the country in the coming months and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is soon considering requests for emergency financing. World Bank Group President David Malpass and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced […]
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Ganderbal resident alleges breach of his bank account privacy
GANDERBAL — Alleging breach of his bank account privacy, a man hailing from Duderham area of Ganderbal district here has demanded investigation into the matter. Peerzada Touseef Ahmad alleged that employees at J&K Bank in his locality have breached the privacy of his account as the officials have provided his account statements to unknown people. […]
Kashmir University employees allege ‘witch-hunt’ after anti-University Administration statement goes viral
SRINAGAR — Non-gazetted employees at the Kashmir University have alleged ‘witch-hunt’ by its administration after their Association accused the present dispensation of resorting to financial ‘irregularities’ and violation of norms in the recruitment processes. According to a notice in possession of news agency KNT, the University administration has constituted a committee headed by Dean Academic […]
Awam ki Awaz: LG praises Uri resident for his suggestions on financial literacy
JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha in his 10th episode of public outreach programme ‘Awam ki Awaz’ praised the suggestions of Uri resident, Mohd Iqbal Badana regarding the financial literacy among rural masses. The LG has appreciated Iqbal for coming forward with his suggestions and said that financial literacy is pivotal […]
Omar pitches for unity against divisive forces
CHENNAI — National Conference (NC)n Vice President Omar Abdullah on Tuesday asked the progressive forces of the country to fight unitedly against the divisive forces aiming to hurt the idea of India. This, he said, while addressing a function marking the release of the biography of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin “One Among […]
Illegal encroachment on state land: Notice served to 3 stone crushers in Poonch
POONCH — Authorities on Tuesday served notice to three stone crushers in Poonch district for alleged illegal encroachment of state land and directing the owners to remove the encroachment within 10 days. A notice in this regard has been issued by Collector Class First Poonch Haveli controlled by Tehsildar Poonch Haveli. As per details, the […]
Reopening of Schools: Parents busy buying uniforms, students excited
SRINAGAR — As schools are all set to re-opening across Kashmir tomorrow, the parents were seen buying various school uniforms and other things items for their children in various Srinagar markets. A parent said that, “online system of education was complicated for students and we are happy to know that offline classes are starting. Kids […]
12th class Anantnag student publishes her debut poetry book on social issues
SRINAGAR — A very young writer from south Kashmir has published her debut poetry book in which she had pen down different social issues. Batool Bilal, 16, a 12th class science student at Government Model Higher Secondary School Anantnag wants to crack NEET to fulfill the dream of her mother who has been toiling hard […]
Aaw School Chalein Hum: Schools across Kashmir to re-open after one year tomorrow
SRINAGAR — As the schools in Kashmir valley are all set to reopen for physical academic activities from Wednesday, authorities on Tuesday said that it will credit the uniform charges into bank accounts of students soon. Top officials of Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department informed that it will credit the uniform charges directly into […]
Three female students denied entry to sit for practical exams while wearing Hijab
BENGALURU — Three girl students from Udupi Girls Pre-University College, who have moved to the High Court to seek consent for attending classes with hijab, were denied entry to sit for practical examinations while wearing hijab. Later, one of the students released a video slamming the college authorities “for sowing the seeds of hatred against […]









