News Topic:Srinagar
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.
Admission
Admission Notification for CUK’s M.Sc IT Programme 2014
The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) has issued an official update regarding the 2014 admission process for its M.Sc Information Technology programme.
Kashmir
Supreme Court panel chides J&K Government on handling floods
The state government failed to warn people of the fast approaching deluge despite knowing in advance that the flood waters had crossed the danger level, a SC constituted committee alleged.
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.
Travel
New traffic plan formed for Rambagh-Jahangir Chowk corridor
In view of the restoration of roads in Srinagar city after recent floods, the Traffic Police Department has formulated a route plan for certain routes.
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.
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Mubarak Gul defers press conference amid uncertainty over role in NC
NC leader Mubarak Gul has deferred his November 4 press conference amid uncertainty over his organisational role and dissatisfaction following the Cabinet expansion.
JP Nadda likely to inaugurate AIIMS Kashmir
Union Health Minister JP Nadda is likely to inaugurate AIIMS Awantipora on November 5. The institute has been developed at a revised cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.
Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party
At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.