Srinagar

Srinagar, Jammu Mayors Get Minister Of State Status

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 21, 2019

The mayors of Srinagar and Jammu civic bodies have been granted status equivalent to that of Minister of State (MoS), according to an official order.

Barricades Removed In Srinagar's Commercial Hub Lal Chowk

Srinagar News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2019

No students showed up in most primary schools that reopened on Monday but attendance in government offices has improved, officials said.

Schools Reopen In Kashmir But Few Children Show Up: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 19, 2019

A fraction of Kashmir's schools reopened today as the administration said restrictions were being eased in phases after two weeks of a security lockdown to avoid trouble over the centre's decision to end special status to Jammu and Kashmir and split it into two Union Territories. But while teachers and staff showed up in most of these schools, stud...

Over 190 Primary Schools In Srinagar To Re-Open Today: Official

India News | ANI | Monday August 19, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday said that over 190 primary schools will re-open on Monday in Srinagar, besides restoring "full functionality" of government offices across Kashmir valley.

Restrictions Eased In Parts Of Kashmir, Over 50,000 Landlines Are Back

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Saturday August 17, 2019

Restrictions have been eased and over 50,000 landline phone connections have been restored in parts of the Kashmir Valley, nearly two weeks after severe restrictions were imposed in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the government's big move to end special status to the state. The Jammu and Kashmir police said the prohibitory orders, banning large gatheri...

Indigo Extends Fee Waiver On Rescheduling Of Flights From Srinagar

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday August 16, 2019

Low-cost air carrier Indigo today extended a fee waiver on the cancellation or rescheduling of tickets to and from Srinagar till August 23. The waiver includes fare differences due to rescheduling

Shah Faesal Shifted To Detention Centre At Srinagar's Centaur Hotel

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2019

Former IAS officer Shah Faesal, who is under detention, has been taken to a makeshift detention centre at the Centaur Hotel here, officials said Thursday.

"Your Identity Neither At Stake Nor Tampered With," Governor Tells J&K

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2019

Sustained efforts by armed forces have made terrorists accept their defeat, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said on Thursday after hoisting the national flag at the Sher-e-Kashmir stadium in Srinagar to mark the first Independence Day since abrogation of the state's special status.

CAPF Admit Card To Be Treated As Movement Pass In Kashmir: J&K Administration

Jobs | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2019

The Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) exam will be held across 41 centres in the country, including in Srinagar, on August 18.

Independence Day: Satya Pal Malik To Hoist National Flag In Srinagar

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik will hoist the national flag at the main Independence Day event at Sher-e-Kashmir stadium in Srinagar on Thursday, Principal Secretary, Planning Commission in Srinagar, Rohit Kansal said.

J&K Leader Shah Faesal Stopped At Delhi Airport, House Arrest In Srinagar

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Shah Faesal, the Kashmiri IAS topper who quit the civil services for politics, was detained at the Delhi airport on Wednesday, reportedly when he was about to fly abroad. He was sent back to Srinagar, where he was placed under house arrest under the Public Safety Act.

"A Few Pellet Injuries" During Localised Incidents, Says Top Kashmir Cop

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday August 14, 2019

The police in Jammu and Kashmir confirmed today that some people sustained pellet injuries during what they called stray protests in Srinagar over the week-end, when the restrictions on movement were eased

Jammu And Kashmir, Under Lockdown, To Host Investors' Summit In October

India News | Reported By Neeta Sharma, Edited By Anuj Pant | Tuesday August 13, 2019

An investors' summit will be held in Jammu and Kashmir in October, the government said today, announcing the first such global event in the state days after the end of its special status under Article 370.

Ajit Doval Meets Security Forces At "Situation Cabin" In J&K, Shares Meal

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday August 13, 2019

On the day the centre scrapped special status from Jammu and Kashmir and divided it into two union territories, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval flew in an Air Force plane to Srinagar to oversee the security deployment. He hasn't left the state since and has been sending updates to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said.

Barring Minor Incidents, Eid Peaceful In Jammu And Kashmir, Say Police

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday August 13, 2019

The festival of Eid-al-Adha went peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, the government said, sharing photos of the mosques in and around Srinagar and the size of the congregation in surrounding towns. But the mood was subdued as the streets of Srinagar remained deserted under the watchful eyes of the security personnel.