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Number Of J&K Govt Schools Decline By 19% Since 2019: GoI

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- The number of schools fell from 23,165 in 2019-20 to 18,785 in 2023-24, a net loss of 4,380 schools, according to data shared in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for Educa... Read More


HC Asks Staff To Wear Prescribed Uniforms, Warns Action Over Dereliction

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- "It has been observed that the officers/officials of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh do not wear the prescribed uniform and attend the office/official duties in casual dress whic... Read More


Residents Demand Reopening Of Tourist Destinations In Budgam

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- The administration had ordered the shutdown of several tourist spots across the Valley for security reasons after the Pahalgam attack. However, locals say the prolonged closure o... Read More


Statehood Petition Listed For Hearing On Aug 14

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- According to the cause list issued by the Apex Court registry, the statehood petition is listed for hearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India. "The case is listed fo... Read More


'Worm Infections Cause Tiredness, Malnutrition In Children'

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- Doctors said parents must closely monitor their children's growth, behaviour, and overall health, as untreated worm infections can stunt healthy development, cause poor nutrition,... Read More


Fan Facility In Classrooms Out Of Bounds For 30% J&K Students

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- The Ministry of Education (MoE) in a report said, "70 percent of students reported that their schools have working fans and lights in the classroom." The report further said that... Read More


Multi-Tier Security In Place For Peaceful I-Day Celebrations: IGP Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug. 11 -- Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a rehearsal parade at Partap Park Srinagar, IGP Birdi said rehearsal drills are being carried out as part of the preparations. He said m... Read More


Air India to Suspend Delhi-Washington Flights

Srinagar, Aug. 11 -- The Tata Group-owned airline, which currently operates five weekly flights from Delhi to Washington using the Dreamliner, on Monday (August 11, 2025) said the decision has been ta... Read More


SC's Big Order:Remove Stray Dogs from Delhi-NCR

Srinagar, Aug. 11 -- Following the Supreme Court's big order, the Delhi government said it will ensure its timely implementation. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan called the situatio... Read More


Over 116 QuintalsUnsafe Meat Seized In Kashmir Raids

Srinagar, Aug. 11 -- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Kashmir, Smiti Sethi said a total of over 11,668 kilograms of unsafe meat has been seized across J&K so far, with intensified raids... Read More