News Topic:Srinagar
Religion
Mehraj-ul-Alam celebrated with religious fervor across Kashmir
Braving rains and chill, thousands of devotees on Friday thronged shrines and Masjids across Kashmir for special prayers on Mehraj-ul-Alam.
GNS -
Religion
Herath celebrated across J&K
Despite inclement weather conditions, Maha Shivratri, known as ‘Herath’ in Kashmir, was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety.
GNS -
News & Interviews
Six houses gutted in Srinagar midnight blaze
At least six houses were gutted in a midnight blaze in Nawab Bazar area of Kashmir capital Srinagar last night.
KNT -
Kashmir
Alert sounded after inputs about Lashkar chief’s presence in Srinagar
IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said that that police have received a tip-off about the presence of Lashkar-e-Toiba (TRF) chief Abbas in Srinagar.
KNO -
Business & Economy
Vegetable prices sky rocket in Srinagar
Shopkeepers across Srinagar city markets have unilaterally increased the price of vegetables, fruit and other commodities by their will.
KDC -
Religion
No night-long prayers on the eve of Shab-e-Meraj at Hazratbal Shrine
Hazratbal Shrine Management has said that there will be no night-long prayers on the eve of Shab-e-Meraj (March 11) at the revered shrine.
KNS -
Kashmir
Srinagar most ‘unlivable’ city in India: Urban Ministry
Srinagar tops from bottom in Urban Ministry’s “Ease of Living Index”, thus designated as the most unlivable city in India.
KDC -
Media Watch
BBC cameraman among two journos allegedly assaulted in Nowhatta
Two photojournalists were allegedly assaulted by the police after sporadic protests were witnessed in Nowhatta area of Srinagar district.
GNS -
Latest news
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.
Must read
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.