SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday issued a statement on Kashmir Press Club (KPC) and said that it was concerned over the emergent situation which has arisen due to the ‘unpleasant turn of events involving two rival warring groups’ using the banner of the KPC. The factual position is that KPC as […]
Author: KIMS Kashmir
SKIMS deemed Medical University defers all exams scheduled from tomorrow
SRINAGAR — As the Covid-19 cases record spike, SKIMS Deemed Medical University has deffered all examinations scheduled to be held from 17th of January. As per the notification issued by Dean of Medical Faculty SKIMS Soura, the decision has been taken in view of the surge in Covid-19 cases and revised schedule for the examination […]
Covid-19 Surge: Kashmir University defers all exams from January 18
SRINAGAR — The Kashmir University has deferred all the on-going and scheduled examinations from January 18, 2022 in view of the prevailing situation caused by Covid-19. In a notification, Kashmir University said, all the ongoing and scheduled Examinations of University of Kashmir w.e.f 18th of January 2022 are hereby deferred till further orders. “In view […]
Police produces chargesheet before NIA court against militant associate in Kulgam
SRINAGAR — Police has produced chargesheet under UAPA case before NIA court against an alleged militant associate in connection with a case, registered nearly three months ago, regarding fleeing of two militants who were killed since then, police said on Monday. Police produced the Chargesheet before NIA court Anantnag within “stipulated time”, a police spokesman […]
Light rains in Jammu, light snowfall in Kashmir plains from tonight: MeT
SRINAGAR — While night temperature continues to increase, weatherman on Monday forecast light rains in plains of Jammu and light snowfall Kashmir plains from tonight. A meteorological department official told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 1.0°C against last night’s minus 1.2°C in the summer capital of the J&K. Kashmir is presently under the […]
Night temperature rises amid cloud cover in J&K
SRINAGAR — With overnight cloud cover amid forecast for light rain and snowfall till January 19, night temperature further increased in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. A meteorological department official told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 1.0°C against last night’s minus 1.2°C in the summer capital of the J&K. Kashmir is presently under […]
India records 2,58,089 new Covid infections including 8,209 Omicron cases, 385 deaths
NEW DELHI — India saw a single-day rise of 2,58,089 new coronavirus infections taking the tally of cases to 3,73,80,253, which included 8,209 cases of the Omicron variant detected so far, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Monday. A total of 8,209 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected across […]
Muslim female students denied entry into classrooms for “wearing a hijab”
NEW DELHI — Even after three weeks, female students at the Government Women’s PU college in Udupi, Karnataka, have still not being allowed entry into classrooms for “wearing a hijab”. The six students have been marked “absent” by the college since December 31, 2021. Their parents approached the college to talk about the issue, but […]
Journalist Sajad Gul booked under PSA, shifted to Kotbalwal jail
SRINAGAR — Journalist Sajad Gul has been booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) and was subsequently shifted to Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu, police said. Inspector-General of Police Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar, on Sunday confirmed to The Kashmir Walla that Gul has been booked under PSA. Kumar on Sunday said, “He (Gul) has been booked under PSA […]
Wearing a face mask makes you look more attractive: Study
SINGAPORE — A study in the United Kingdom has found that men who wear medical masks are perceived as more attractive by members of the opposite sex. Researchers at Cardiff University’s School of Psychology found that medical masks made for more attractive coverings than cloth masks and notebooks. The least attractive faces were completely uncovered. […]









