SRINAGAR — Much to the embarrassment of the education department, the fresh Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) report has revealed that six per cent of the students enrolled in government schools across Jammu and Kashmir had no textbooks for their current grade. According to the report, only 94 percent of the students studying in […]
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LG Sinha launches smart schools in Tribal areas, says our priority is to secure the future of tribal children
JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today dedicated the UT government’s ambitious project of transforming 200 Schools into Smart Schools in Tribal areas at a cost of Rs 40 crores. The modernization of Smart Schools will be executed in two phases. In the first phase, works related to 100 schools will be completed by March […]
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 […]
Agra court extends judicial remand of Kashmiri students till December 7
AGRA – A local court has extended the judicial remand of the three Kashmiri students, booked on the charges of sedition for allegedly sharing provocative posts on their social media account after Pakistan victory over India in a T-20 World Cup cricket match, till December 7, the Times Of India reported. The Allahabad high court […]
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 […]
3 non-locals among 4 injured in Anantnag accident
ANANTNAG — Four persons, three of them from Bihar, were injured in a collision between a private car and a tipper in southern Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday evening. Official sources said Tipper (JK03E-7521) and private car (DL7CF-4775) collided near Shankerpora Shahabad, leaving at least four Peoples injured. The injured identified as Parvaiz Alam son […]
27-year-old non-local’s body recovered from Jhelum in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — The body of a 27-year-old non-local resident was on Thursday recovered from river Jhelum in Gasi Mohalla area of Safa Kadal in Srinagar. Official sources told that a 27-year-old youth from West Bengal, was found floating in Jhelum river by locals at Gasi Mohalla area of Safakadal Srinagar on Thursday afternoon. The body […]
Man crushed to death by train in Jammu
JAMMU — A man was killed after he allegedly came under a train here on Thursday, officials said. The incident occurred near the loco shed of Jammu railway station, they said. The man, aged around 55, died on the spot, the officials said, adding his identity is being ascertained. General Rail Police (GRP) officials rushed […]
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 […]
‘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 […]









