Year: 2017

Kashmiri Scholar Sajad Rather becomes AMU student’s union Vice-president

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With the election results for the student body of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) declared, a Kashmiri scholar has been elected as the vice-president of the AMU Students’ Union. Sajad Subhan Rather has become the first Kashmiri to grab the coveted post of vice-president of the students’ body of the AMU, one of the largest residential universities in north India located in Aligarh, Utttar Pradesh. In fact, the AMU campus has one of the largest presence of a vibrant student community from the Kashmir valley and other parts of J&K.…

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Govt flouts norms approves road construction in interiors Dal Lake

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Despite Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti’s directions over restoring the pristine glory of world famous Dal Lake, the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) in a recent case has failed to stop the construction of link road into the Dal interiors, throwing its own norms to wind. Kashmir Post has learnt that the construction is on from last 20 days and it would take some more weeks to connect this area with Nishat but on another side. The construction works of link road from Kani-Kachi to Moti Mohalla falls in Rainawari…

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Jammu to host Koshur-Speaking contest on Dec 26

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Trying to preserve their language and culture from extinction, a group of social workers is organising a Koshur-speaking contest on December 26. The event will provide a platform to displaced Pandit children to test their Kashmiri speaking skills. The major attraction of the event will be the recitation of poems in Kashmiri language by children, mostly born in Jammu after their migration in 1990. They will share their knowledge about the name of the historic places, religious sites and names of saints and political leaders. There will be a presentation…

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Snow snaps power supply across Kashmir Valley

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Many areas in Valley faced severe power cuts as distribution lines were snapped due to the snowfall. The lines were damaged at many places forcing the Power Development Department (PDD) to discontinue the power supply. PDD officials said many rural areas experienced extended power disruption. The residents of many areas in Srinagar city also complained of longer duration power cuts due to the snowfall. Local residents of majority of the parts of Srinagar complained of no electricity or frequent power cuts. The areas which were hit include Batamaloo, Bemina, Karan…

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Hundreds of vehicles stranded as highway remains closed

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Snow, rain trigger landslides; Banihal-Ramban stretch worst hit The 300-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed for the second consecutive day, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded on the road. Continuous rain and snow resulted in landslides at different points on the highway, leading to the stoppage of the vehicular traffic. Despite an alert having been sounded by the state administration, hundreds of vehicles, including 165 light motor vehicles (LMVs), are stuck on the national highway since Monday evening. The administration expects that the highway can reopen for the traffic on Wednesday…

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Pack your bags for Kashmir gets its first Snowfall and looks Irresistibly Inviting

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Srinagar recorded its first snowfall of this season on Tuesday. Most of the areas in the Valley and in its plains received overnight snow. The city registered a minimum temperature of 3.1 degree Celsius on Monday, which was up by three degrees from normal. The reason for this is an active Western Disturbance developing over north Pakistan and Jammu and Kashmir. In capital Kashmir, the rains brought the season’s first snow, something which the locals and traders cheered on as they gear up to welcome tourists from across the country in the…

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RBI ‘Cuts’ cash flow to J&K, likely to affect businesses

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Banking regulator Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has begun to restrict the flow of fresh currency notes to banks operating in Jammu and Kashmir which in now taking a toll on trade and businesses, highly placed banking executives said on Tuesday. Automated Teller Machines ( ATM) transactions have started getting affected as RBI has reduced the flow of high denomination currency notes to “border states such as J&K”, the executive said while requesting anonymity. He said cash flow from RBI to the state is down by 70 percent. “The state…

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We will make 1+1 equal to 11, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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As campaigning for the second phase of the Gujarat Assembly elections came to an end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made an emotional plea to the state’s people. “With the Government of India and Government of Gujarat working together, the strength rises manifold. This 1+ 1 is not 2 but 11 and together we will take Gujarat to new heights,” PM Modi said. In remarks that held a tinge of nostalgia, the PM recalled that it had been three and a half years since he “got the honour to…

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Srinagar receives first snowfall of season, Jammu-Srinagar national highway shuts due Rain & Snow

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Kashmir cut off due to snowfall, air traffic affected 3 Army jawans missing in Gurez after avalanche A white blanket covered Srinagar on Tuesday as it recorded first snowfall of the season. Rains lashed Srinagar and other plain areas of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday while upper reaches received snow, ending long dry spell. Roof and treetops were draped in white as people woke up in Srinagar today morning. The open fields and parks were also under white blanket. A MeT spokesman said that Srinagar recorded two-inches of snow since…

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Anushka and Virat married in Italy, grand reception planned in India

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After weeks of speculations, one of India’s most popular couples – Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma – got married in a private ceremony in Italy. Now, it can be officially confirmed. After weeks of speculations, one of India’s most-loved couples – Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma – have tied the knot in a private ceremony in Florence (the capital city of Tuscany) Italy. The wedding ceremony took place earlier this morning with only close family and friends present at the function. Apparently, the marriage was a private affair, but was…

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