News Topic:Srinagar

APHC condemns artist’s arrest for expressing ‘solidarity’ with Palestine

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) today strongly condemned the arrest of Kashmiri artist Mudasir Gul, and his booking under the PSA.

Kashmir Police arrests two sons of Ashraf Sehrai in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday evening arrested two sons of late Ashraf Sehrai, Hurriyat Chairman who died at GMC Jammu hospital.

20 persons arrested for ‘pro-Palestine’ protests in Srinagar

At least 20 persons have been arrested in connection with a pro-Palestine protest amid Corona curfew here in Srinagar.

Protesters set Israeli flag on fire in Srinagar

Amid protest in Srinagar, posters urging people to boycott Israeli products have surfaced in parts of Kashmir Valley.

20-year-old boy commits suicide in Srinagar outskirts

A 20-year-old youth was found hanging at his home in Shalimar area of Srinagar outskirts on Friday in the UT of J&K.

KPC condemns attack on photojournalist in Srinagar

Kashmir Press Club (KPC) condemned the beating of a journalist Saqib Majeed in Srinagar on Monday amid the Coronavirus-induced lockdown.

Civil Secretariat to formally reopen in summer capital tomorrow

The Civil Secretariat will reopen after a gap of six months, even as it will also function from Jammu due to upsurge in COVID-19 cases.

CRPF man injured in stone pelting incident at Naidkadal Srinagar

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) man was injured in a stone pelting incident at Naidkadal area of Srinagar.

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ACB probes J&K Sports Council over sports quota merit list allegations

J&K's Anti-Corruption Bureau has sought a factual report from the Sports Council over allegations involving sports quota merit lists, certificates and Dragon Boat classification.

J&K’s Higher Secondary enrollment ratio falls to 44.8%, NITI Aayog data shows

NITI Aayog data shows J&K's Gross Enrolment Ratio falls from 113.7% at primary level to 44.8% at higher-secondary level, with a dropout rate above the national average.

J&K celebrates 80th Independence Day, LG and CM extend greetings

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.

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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.