News Topic:Srinagar
Politics
BJP misleading about number of people to attend Modi’s rally: Azad
A day ahead of PM Modi’s maiden rally in Kashmir, the Congress accused the BJP of “misleading” everyone about the number of people expected to attend the event.
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Photography
September Deluge: Kashmir’s famed Dal Lake maneuvering to regain its lost glory
Kashmir's famed Dal Lake maneuvering to regain its lost glory after the devastating floods of 2014.
Kashmir
KU Economic Society appeals for donations to flood-affected people
The Economic Society of the Post Graduate Department of Economics at the University of Kashmir has issued an urgent appeal to support the flood-hit residents of the region.
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.
Education
IGNOU to conduct exams as per schedule in Valley
The Srinagar regional centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has decided to hold all exams as per schedule for students in Kashmir valley.
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.
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.
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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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.