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NIA conducts searches at multiple locations in Kashmir in Al-Qaeda case

SRINAGAR — National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted searches at 5 locations in Shopian and Budgam Districts of Kashmir in connection with investigation of NIA Case RC-02/2021/NIA-LKW (Al- Qaeda Case Lucknow, UP). Ina statement NIA said, “The case pertains to Umar Halmandi, an Al-Qaeda operative, who along with other accused persons, had been radicalizing […]

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KU authorises college principals to arrange Amanuensis for specially-abled examinees

SRINAGAR — In a significant decision Thursday, the Kashmir University Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad authorised college principals to arrange Amanuensis/Scribe for specially-abled students for assistance during the examinations. An order to this effect, issued by Controller of Examinations Prof Irshad A Nawchoo, read: “The Vice-Chancellor has been pleased to authorise principals of degree colleges affiliated […]

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DAK bats for booster shots of Covid-19 vaccine to prevent breakthrough infections

SRINAGAR — Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday said people who are fully vaccinated need booster shots of Covid-19 vaccine to prevent breakthrough infections. “Booster shots would extend the immune protection provided by Covid-19 vaccines,” said DAK President and Influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said though Covid-19 vaccine provides high level of […]

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‘Legitimate doubts are looming over authenticity of Rambagh shootout’, says Mehbooba Mufti

SRINAGAR — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said that legitimate doubts are looming over the Rambagh shootouts’ authenticity. The shootout took place in Rambagh area of Srinagar city on Wednesday evening in which according to police three militants were killed. While questioning the […]