PCI seeks response from J-K govt for summoning journalists
The Press Club of India (PCI) has sought response from the Jammu and Kashmir government after Kashmir Press Club (KPC) filed a complaint on the summoning of journalists by Jammu and Kashmir police. Taking cognizance of the KPC’s complaint, the PCI has written to Chief Secretary of the government of Jammu and Kashmir and to […]
COVID-19: Govt evacuates 1,37,864 stranded JK residents; 95,792 via Lakhanpur, 42,072 through special trains
JAMMU, JUNE 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 1,37,864 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, […]
One killed, three injured in gas cylinder blast in Pulwama
A blacksmith was killed and three others were injured in a gas cylinder blast inside a workshop at Ghat Tokuna Reshipora in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday afternoon. Superintendent of Police, Awantipora, Tahir Saleem, told a local news agency, Global News Service, that the owner of the workshop died while three […]
Congress blames BJP for sarpanch’s killing
Panchayat members angry with the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir, seek measures to protect them. Srinagar: After the killing of Congress sarpanch in his Larkipora village of Anantnag, the UT administration is facing severe criticism for not protecting him. Lieutenant Governor (L-G) G.C. Murmu met his family and provided Rs 20 lakh compensation. He assured […]
COVID-19 Unlock 1.0: DC Inspects Several Locations at Sopore, B’la; Reviews Implementation of SOPs, Guidelines
Baramulla, June 13(KNS): With an aim to get the first appraisal of the implementation of SOPs and guidelines that have been issued in the wake of administration’s decision of unlocking COVID-19 lockdown, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr G N Itoo accompained by various concerned officers today inspects several locations at Sopore and main town Baramulla and […]
‘Not tenable’: India on Nepal Parliament clearing bill to redraw political map
Hours after Nepal’s lower house of Parliament unanimously voted to amend the Constitution seeking to make alterations in the country’s political map, India on Saturday termed the move untenable and said it was not based on “historical facts or evidence”. “This artificial enlargement of claims is not based on historical fact or evidence and is […]
LAWDA carries out massive demolition drive
Srinagar, June 13 (KNS): Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) today carried out a massive demolition drive in Habak Batapora, Teilbal, Braine, and Check Sadarbal. 05 illegal constructions that include 02 single storey houses, 02 double storey houses and two gate pillars raised illegally were demolished on spot under the supervision of Enforcement Officer. An […]
SMC to hold floor test for Mayor post on Tuesday
Srinagar, June 13 (KNS): Srinagar Municipal Corporation has decided to hold floor test for the post of Mayor on Tuesday morning. Speaking to KNS, SMC Commissioner Gazanafar Ali said that floor test for the post of Mayor would be held on Tuesday at Banquet hall Srinagar. ” We have received the permission from Deputy Commissioner […]
COVID-19: Govt evacuates 1,35,277 stranded JK residents; 94,069 via Lakhanpur, 41,208 through special trains
JAMMU, JUNE 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 1,35,277 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, […]
03 Drug Peddlers Arrested in Awantipora: Police
Srinagar, June 13: Awantipora police on Saturday claimed to have arrested three drug peddlers and have recovered 21 kilograms of Poppy straw from their possession in Kawani Crossing in South Kashmir’s Awantipora district. A police statement issued to KNS said, continuing its drive against drug Peddlers Awantipora Police arrested four drug peddlers and recovered twenty […]