Education
Authorities concerned over declining student enrollment in degree colleges
The J&K Higher Education Department is facing a serious challenge as officials are concerned over the decline in student enrollment across various degree colleges.
Kashmir
Two minors found dead in Srinagar
The bodies of two minors were found in Doodh Ganga River in Sanathnagar area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district, on Sunday evening.
India
Lying in cowshed can cure cancer: UP Minister
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Singh Gangwar recently made controversial remarks about the health benefits of interacting with cows.
World
Over 60 injured in drone attack in Israel
More than 60 people were injured in a drone attack in northern Israel, according to first responders, making it one of the bloodiest incidents since last October.
J&K
Centre revokes President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir
The President's rule has been revoked in Jammu and Kashmir, according to an official order by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Kashmir
No snowfall expected in Kashmir plains for next 10 days
Despite circulating rumours, independent weather forecaster Kashmir Weather clarified that there is no forecast of snowfall in the plains over the next 10 days.
Travel
Indian Railways to launch New Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Sleeper train
According to a report, Indian Railways is all set to introduce the Vande Bharat Sleeper train set for the New Delhi-Srinagar route.
Pulse Uncut
59 per cent voting recorded in first phase of Assembly polls in J-K
J&K’s Chief Electoral Officer P K Pole said that the first phase of Assembly elections recorded 59 per cent polling with a possibility of a fractional increase.
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High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir
Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.
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.
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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.