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Kashmir University postpones December 30 exams due to bad weather

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) has postponed all examinations scheduled for December 30, citing adverse weather conditions. A university official stated, “In view of the inclement weather, all examinations of the University of Kashmir scheduled for December 30 are postponed.” The revised dates for the postponed exams will be announced separately, the official added. […]

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Fresh spell of snowfall likely in Kashmir from January 1

Srinagar: The Kashmir Valley is preparing for more snowfall as two consecutive Western Disturbances (WDs) are set to impact Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and nearby areas starting January 1, according to the Meteorological Department. While dry weather is expected to continue until the end of December, a weak Western Disturbance is anticipated to bring light

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Snowfall halts smart city bus operations in Srinagar

Srinagar: Heavy snowfall has disrupted the operation of Smart City buses in Srinagar, leaving the public without transportation across the city and its outskirts. According to officials from Srinagar Smart City Limited, the Pantha Chowk charging station experienced a power outage due to the overnight snowfall. This prevented the buses from being recharged and put

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OMSA demands fulfillment of assurances on reservation policy

Srinagar: The Open Merit Students Association (OMSA) J&K has raised concerns over the delay in the issuance of an official statement from the National Conference (NC) regarding assurances made during their recent meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The OMSA delegation met with the Chief Minister to discuss the resolution of the reservation policy issue.

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Shortage of textbooks disrupts education in Kashmir

Srinagar: A severe shortage of textbooks for students prescribed by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has left students across Kashmir struggling to continue their studies effectively. Parents said that the textbooks remain unavailable in both local markets and bookstores. Neither JKBOSE stalls nor private bookshops have been able to provide these

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FIR registered in Pulwama over woman’s death at her son-in-law’s house

Srinagar: A woman died on Monday evening after reportedly collapsing in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Police identified the deceased as Khurshi Begum, wife of Abdul Rehman Dar and a resident of Looswani. She was brought to the District Hospital Pulwama, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. According to the statement, the incident occurred at

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‘Reservation quotas should be based on population proportions’

Srinagar: Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday called for the rationalization of reservation quotas based on population proportions, emphasizing that the current approach falls short of fairness. Speaking outside the chief minister’s residence, Ruhullah expressed dissatisfaction with the formation of a cabinet sub-committee on the matter, stressing that the satisfaction of students is

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MP Ruhullah leads protest in Srinagar over reservation policy

Sringar: Senior National Conference leader and Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Aga Ruhullah, led a protest on Monday against the existing reservation policy outside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s official residence in the Gupkar area of Srinagar. Leaders from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), including Waheed ur Rehman Parra and Iltija Mufti, also joined the demonstration

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A view of snowfall in Kashmir

New weather dynamics in Kashmir: Pulwama is colder than Pahalgam

Srinagar: In an unexpected shift in Kashmir’s weather dynamics, Pulwama has recorded temperatures colder than the popular tourist destination, Pahalgam. The winter cold wave gripping the region has intensified, with several areas across the Valley experiencing their coldest nights of the season. Coldest Spots in the Valley: These readings highlight a surprising trend: Pulwama, traditionally

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