SC GIVES TIME
Supreme Court today asked the government to file a detailed affidavit about the ground situation in Kashmir as, government has said that 2G will remain for the national security. As the people are tossed against the COVID-19 pandemic, J-K struggles with restricted internet connectivity. The internet was snapped in August 2019 when the government scrapped […]
All 92 zones in Jammu and Kashmir to remain under tight restrictions: Rohit Kansal
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government today said that 12 more cases tested positive for the COVID-19 taking the total number of cases to 380 in the Union Territory. Addressing press conference at Jammu, government spokesman Rohit Kansal said that 12 new cases have tested positive in J-K of which 11 are from Kashmir and one from […]
Three suspected militants arrested in south Kashmir: Police
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police arrested three suspected militants at Keegam area of Shopian district of south Kashmir, who were trying to execute a weapon snatching bid at the naka party. Sources told that three suspected militants were arrested at Keegam, Shopian by the police. “Police also fired in air after the trio tried to escape […]
40 more persons discharged after completing two-week quarantine in Srinagar
1906 persons discharged so far after successfully completing their quarantine SRINAGAR, APRIL 21: Forty (40) more persons who were shifted into administrative quarantine in Srinagar two weeks ago were discharged Tuesday after successfully completing their 14-day quarantine period. Concerned supervising officers oversaw their discharge and transportation to their respective homes. The group like all others […]
Advisor Baseer Khan visits Baramulla, takes stock of COVID-19 Quarantine facilities
100 bedded Quarantine/Wellness Centre set up at Indoor Stadium Baramulla BARAMULLA, APRIL 21: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today visited here to take stock of the measures taken by the District Administration to combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic and review quarantine facilities established at Indoor Stadium, Baramulla. The Advisor was accompanied by […]
Pakistan Removes Around 1800 Names From Terrorist Watch List Ahead Of FATF Assessment: Report
Pakistan has quietly removed around 1,800 terrorists from its watch list, including that of the 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind and LeT operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, ahead of a new round of assessments by the global anti-money-laundering watchdog FATF, according to a US-based start-up that automates watchlist compliance. The so-called proscribed persons list, which is maintained […]
Ensure uninterrupted power, water supply, ration in Ramadan: JKAP
Srinagar, April 21 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) on Tuesday urged the Lieutenant Governor G.C Murmu led administration to ensure all basic amenities especially ration, water and power supply to the people of Jammu and Kashmir during the holy month of Ramadan. Emphasizing on the need for stable electricity supply to the people […]
Masoodi welcomes airlifting of the stranded from Jaisalmir
Srinagar, April 21 (KNS):Hasnain Masoodi, MP in a statement, on Tuesday has welcomed airlifting of students and pilgrims from Jaisalmir. He has asked the Central Government to facilitate evacuation of students stuck in Bangladesh and Kyrgyzstan. Masoodi has asked the JK administration not to allow MHA order on inter-state travel to stand in the way […]
‘Insanov seeth cha shoob’: A beautiful bloom minus the visitors
Srinagar: Remember the Kashmiri phrase ‘insanov seeth cha shoob’ (humans bring the decorum). These days as people have to stay indoors, some of the famous places around the world are deserted, forlorn, empty: aesthetics bereft of aesthetes. Here in Kashmir too, as the spring beckons us to come out and enjoy the beauty of nature, the coronavirus pandemic […]
India ranks at 142 in press freedom, mainly due to Kashmir situation
Srinagar: India has again dropped two places on Global Press Freedom Index 2020 to be ranked 142nd out of 180 in the annual analysis by Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF). And this score, the RSF said, is heavily affected by the communication blackout in Kashmir last year — “making it virtually impossible for journalists to cover […]