Aliya Ahmad to head MERC
Srinagar, Apr 01: Authorities at the Kashmir University (KU) have appointed Aliya Ahmad, Associate Professor, as head of the Media Education Research Centre (MERC) for a period of three years. The order in this regard was issued today by Assistant Registrar Administration of the varsity. “Aliya Ahmad will work as MERC head for three years […]
J&K Bank bids adieu to Executive President (HR) A R Sheigan on superannuation
Bank in safe zone as worst now behind us: Chairman to Staff
Srinagar, Mar 31: “We are an 80 years old agile bank with a young & vibrant human capital which has under the mentorship of the seniors toiled relentlessly to navigate the bank in turbulent times in the banking industry which precipitated into a loss of Rs 1632 Cr in FY 2016-17 & was one of […]
Chinar Premier League-2019 commences at Ganderbal
‘Ten teams from all parts of Kashmir Valley participating in the tournament’
Srinagar, April 01: The Chinar Cricket Premier League which is being conducted at Government College of Physical Education, Gadura, was today inaugurated in a grand ceremony, by Khalil Poswal, SSP, Ganderbal, many prominent persons of the civil society were also present. According to the statement issued by Chinar Media, in continuation with the Army’s efforts […]
Prof Akbar Masood is new Dean Academic Affairs KU
Srinagar, April 01: Professor Akbar Masood Head Department of Bio-chemistry has been appointed as Dean Academic Affairs University of Kashmir. An order to this effect was issued here on Saturday. Prof Akbar has MSc from AMU, Aligarh and PhD from Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow. He has been associated with Department of Biochemistry, KU as […]
Civilian injured in LoC firing in Poonch
Srinagar: A civilian was injured Monday as Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Reports said that a civilian identified as Mohammad Sharif was hit by splinters of a mortar shell which exploded near his house at […]
Four militants killed in Pulwama encounter
Srinagar: Four militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, a defence spokesman said. “Four terrorists have been eliminated in Pulwama operation,” Srinagar-based defence spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said. He said weapons and war-like stores have been recovered from the site of the encounter. A […]
Stop interfering in Venezuela, Russia warns US
Moscow, Mar 30: Russia has warned Washington to stop interfering in the stand-off between Venezuela’s government and the opposition movement, and once again defended its decision to send personnel to the country. “We recommend that the United States stop threatening Venezuela, smothering its economy and pushing it towards civil war in open violation of international […]
ITBP trooper commits suicide
Srinagar, March 31: A day after a Sub-Inspector of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) committed suicide in north Kashmir, another trooper of the paramilitary force shot himself dead in Srinagar on Sunday morning. “Constable Ramphul Meena (belt number 127020492) of ITBP 11 bn today morning shot himself with his service rifle INSAS inside a camp […]
Delegation of J&K Panchayat Assembly meets Governor
JAMMU, MARCH 29: A delegation of J&K Panchayat Assembly led by its President Manzoor Ahmed called on Governor Satya Pal Malik, at the Raj Bhavan here today. The delegation requested Governor to provide accommodation/ security cover to Panchs and Sarpanchs and Municipal Councillors; empowering all Sarpanchs and Panchs as per Panchayat Act 1996; enhancement of […]
26th State Football Championship begins at Srinagar
Srinagar: Four Matches were played at the Synthetic Turf (TRC) today as the 26th State Football Championship, organized by J&K Football Association & sponsored by JKSSC, kick started here today. In the First match DFA Ganderbal defeated Pampore (Zone) by four Goals as Faisal Rashid of the winning team scored a hat trick. The second […]
