News Topic:Srinagar

Historic Jamia Masjid’s Muezzin passes away

Muezzin of historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar, Maulvi Yasin Shah passed away on Friday morning after a brief illness.

A small bookshop at Aftab Market & some memories

"Today, if I write some words, it is due to Allah and a small bookshop at the Aftab Market, Lal Chowk. I have been going there since 2014."

Jailed Hurriyat leader’s wife passes away in Srinagar

The ailing wife of Hurriyat (G) leader and spokesman Ayaz Akbar Bhat passed away in Kashmir capital Srinagar after a brief illness.

Candidates who qualified PAA exams last year await final selection list

Scores of candidates who recently qualified the Panchayat Accounts Assistant examinations staged a protest on Tuesday in Srinagar.

CBI arrests lady officer among two while accepting bribe in Srinagar

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two insurance officers including a lady while accepting bribe in Lal Chowk Srinagar.

Woman gives birth to girl triplets in Srinagar

A woman from north Kashmir’s Kupwara district delivered triplets, all girls, at a hospital in Srinagar, sources said.

Kashmir Law College turns into battleground over ragging

Chaotic scenes were seen at Kashmir Law College at Nowshera in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Thursday over ragging.

Protest in Srinagar against lady’s death during police raid

Massive protests rocked Mirakshah colony in Srinagar after a woman died of a heart attack allegedly during a nocturnal raid by police.

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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.