News Topic:Shutdown

Jammu traders call ‘shutdown’ against opening of Reliance stores

In the wake of opening of 100 new Reliance Smart Points in Jammu, Chamber of Commerce and Industry called for a 'Jammu Bandh'.

Shutdown calls attributed to Syed Ali Geelani fake: J-K Police

J-K Police on Wednesday warned action against those circulating fake tweets attributed to separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani.

Partial shutdown in valley marks death anniversary of Burhan Wani

Major parts of Kashmir observed a partial shutdown to mark the fifth death anniversary of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.

Shutdown in Pulwama after Kakapora gunfight

As soon as the news of the encounter in Pulwama spread to the nearby areas, the shopkeepers in Pulwama observed a complete shutdown.

Valley observes partial shutdown as foreign diplomats visit Kashmir

Parts of Kashmir on Wednesday observed shutdown as envoys of 22 countries began their two-day visit to Kashmir.

Hanging anniversary of Maqbool Bhat affects normal life in Kashmir

Normal life was hit in Kashmir due to a shutdown to mark the 37th death anniversary of banned JKLF co-founder Muhammad Maqbool Bhat.

Srinagar parts shut to mark death anniversary of Afzal Guru

Parts of Kashmir capital Srinagar on Tuesday observed spontaneous shutdown to mark the eighth execution anniversary of Mohammad Afzal Guru.

Sopore shuts to mark 28th anniversary of 1993 Massacre

SOPORE — A complete shutdown is being observed in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district today to mark the 28th anniversary of the...

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J&K issues revised ex-gratia relief rules, death compensation up to ₹25 lakh

J&K's General Administration Department has notified revised ex-gratia relief guidelines under the SRE scheme, with compensation ranging from ₹500 to ₹25 lakh.

J&K submits proposal to NMC for over 300 additional PG medical seats

J&K has proposed over 300 additional postgraduate medical seats to the NMC; 120 seats already created this year and 286 PG students training at new colleges.

IUST, SKIMS hold joint awareness programme on PCOS/PMOS

IUST partnered with SKIMS Soura and SKIMS MCH Bemina for an awareness and screening programme on PCOS/PMOS, featuring expert talks and a student screening session.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.