News Topic:Floods
Education
Government decision to postpone exams till March draws criticism
The state government has come under severe criticism for shifting the examination session from November-December to March.
Kashmir
Supreme Court panel chides J&K Government on handling floods
The state government failed to warn people of the fast approaching deluge despite knowing in advance that the flood waters had crossed the danger level, a SC constituted committee alleged.
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.
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.
Business & Economy
Reliance waives September charges for users in Valley
Reliance Communications’ subscribers in the flood-affected Kashmir region will get a 50 per cent waiver on voice packs and 100 per cent waiver on data packs.
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Education
Postpone college exams in Kashmir to March-April 2015: Higher Education Ministry proposes to State Cabinet
Declaring 10 colleges as worst hit by the floods, the State’s Ministry of Higher Education has sent a note to the Cabinet recommending postponing of all examinations.
Kashmir
J&K Floods: Centre to announce relief package next week
The Centre is all set to announce its package for the flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir next week as the State government is expected to submit its memorandum of losses.
Education
Kashmir Floods: Government to decide students’ fate on Saturday
The recent floods have dealt a heavy blow to Kashmir’s higher education sector with losses amounting to over Rs 100 crores and most of colleges are still non-functional.
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Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party
At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.
J&K Govt degree colleges told to enforce strict attendance, working hours
J&K Higher Education Department directs government colleges to enforce biometric attendance, punctuality and working hours, warning of disciplinary action.
Police file chargesheet in alleged Rs 35 lakh cheque fraud case in Pulwama
EOW Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a Pulwama resident in an alleged Rs 35 lakh cheque fraud case involving a cheque issued in his deceased father's name.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
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.