Kashmir
Kashmir Floods: People not warned in advance, says SC panel
A panel appointed by the Supreme Court following last month’s devastating floods has pointed out that no effective steps were taken to warn the people.
Education
IGNOU to conduct exams as per schedule in Valley
The Srinagar regional centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has decided to hold all exams as per schedule for students in Kashmir valley.
Kashmir
J&K Government approaches ISRO for mapping Kashmir flood
To find how Srinagar and other areas sank in the devastating flood on September 7, J&K Government has now sought help from the ISRO for mapping the deluge.
Date Sheet
Revised Date Sheet for BG 1st Year & 2nd Year Mid-Term Exam, GDC (Boys) Anantnag
Government Degree College (Boys) Anantnag's revised BG 1st and 2nd Year midterm exam schedules for the 2014–15 academic session, held October 13–16, 2014.
Science & Technology
Champion brings My Phone 65 smartphone with 6.5″ screen, Android for just Rs 4,999
New Delhi-based mobile handset manufacturer, Champion today unveiled its latest budget Phablet 'My Phone 65' for the Indian market.
Kashmir
Gen Atta Hasnain to replace N N Vohra as J&K Governor
The Government of India has reportedly cleared the name of Lt Gen (Retd) Ata Hasnain as the next Governor of J&K.
Politics
J&K Assembly elections likely in December
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to go ahead with Assembly elections in J&K by the end of this year.
Kashmir
Durbar Move: Secretariat to shift on October 31
Amid speculations over the delay in the bi-annual ‘Durbar Move’, the government has started the process and directed for closure of move offices on October 31.
Latest news
Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit
Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.
J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official
J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
J&K Secretariat Move: NH-44 up-lane shut for goods carriers on Oct 31, Nov 1
J&K has restricted goods carrier movement on NH-44 on October 31 and November 1 for the Secretariat move from Srinagar to Jammu. Down traffic will be regulated.
KPSS seeks fair probe into threat letter case amid Rakesh Handoo’s arrest
KPSS has called for an impartial probe into alleged online threats targeting PM Package employees, urging authorities to examine wider security concerns in Kashmir.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.