Shopian gunfight: Two militants killed, searches on
Srinagar: Two militants have been killed in a gunfight between government forces and militants in Chakoora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. A local news gathering agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) quoting a unnamed senior police officer reported that two unidentified militants have been killed while a search operation is on in the area. Earlier an […]
Administrative reforms
Administrative reforms are long overdue in Jammu and Kashmir as police and administration have enjoyed immunity from any accountability due to the fluid situation prevailing here. No government has even touched this sphere in Kashmir because they think that without the support of administration and police they cannot hold on to their chair. Recently Lieutenant […]
SPO posted at SOG camp in Budgam goes missing along with two service rifles
Srinagar : A Special Police Officer (SPO) has gone missing from SOG camp along with two Ak-47 rifles, officials said on Wednesday. A local news gathering agency Global News Service (GNS) quoting unnamed officials reported that the SPO Altaf Hassan (Belt No. 1197 /SPO) son of Ghulam Hassan Bhat of Qazipora Chadoora, who was posted […]
Lt Governor reviews core features of JK Health Insurance scheme
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting to review the core features of the JK Health Insurance scheme and the process of approvals of Golden Cards. Stressing on extending the benefits of the JK Health Insurance scheme to all the citizens of J&K, the Lt Governor directed the concerned officers to […]
Former CM Mehbooba Mufti released after 14 month detention
Srinagar :Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti has been released after 14 months of being in detention. The Peoples Democratic Party president was detained last year on the eve of the day of abrogation of article -370. Iltija Mufti who was handling the Twitter handle of her mother wrote, “As Ms Mufti’s […]
Chief Secretary reviews winter preparedness
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13: The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a meeting to review the winter preparedness, supply, and stocking of essential commodities across the Kashmir Division and snowbound districts of Jammu province including Kishtwar, Doda, Poonch, and Rajouri. Administrative Secretaries of departments of Health & Medical Education, Power Development, Rural Development, Divisional […]
Dronacharya Awardee, Kuldeep Handoo and prominent Kayaking & Canoeing Coach, Bilquis Mir call on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13: Dronacharya Awardee Wushu Coach, Kuldeep Handoo and prominent Kayaking & Canoeing coach, Bilquis Mir called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here today. The Sports personalities apprised the Lt Governor about the matters related to the promotion and development of sports in the Union Territory. They also discussed issues pertaining […]
40 travelers among 677 news covid-19 cases in J&K, total 84708
Forty travelers were among 677 new covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the total count to 84708. Among the new cases, 313 were reported from Jammu Division and 364 from Kashmir Valley, officials told GNS. Giving the district wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 145 cases, Budgam 35, Baramulla […]
IPL: Gayle back in training, recovers for stomach bug
Kings XI Punjab opening batsman Chris Gayle is back on the training ground, having recovered from his stomach bug and is likely to be available for their next IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore to be played on Thursday. Gayle was spotted back on the training ground on Monday, the franchise said on their official […]
New COVID-19 cases drop to below 60k daily, caseload rises to 71,75,880
NEW DELHI: The number of new coronavirus infections reported daily across the country dropped below 60,000, even as the caseload surged to 71,75,880 and the total recoveries crossed 62 lakh, the Union Health Ministry data stated on Tuesday. The total cases mounted to 71,75,880, with 55,342 infections being reported in a day, while death toll climbed […]