19 travelers among 635 new covid-19 cases in J&K, total 83064
Nineteen travelers were among 635 new novel coronavirus cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the overall count to 83064. Among the fresh cases, official sources told GNS that 235 were from Jammu Division and 400 from Kashmir Valley. Giving district-wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 173 cases, Budgam 50, Baramulla […]
2 militants killed in Pulwama gunfight: Police
Pulwama: Two unidentified militants have been killed in the gunfight with government forces that broke out at Dadoora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday afternoon, police said. Kashmir Zone Police tweeted that “incriminating material”, arms and ammunition including 2 AK rifles had been recovered from the slain duo. Police said that searches were […]
Gunfight breaks out in south Kashmir’s Pulwama
Gunfight breaks out between militants and the government forces in Dadura area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday, reported a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS). According to the reports, a joint team of Police, Army’s, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Dadura. As the joint team encircled the […]
Rajasthan Royals look to capitalise on Stokes’ probable return against Sunrisers
Bruised and battered after a string of defeats, Rajasthan Royals will hope the presence of Ben Stokes gets the adrenaline flowing as they seek a revival of fortunes against a charged-up Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. Rajasthan Royals is struggling at the penultimate spot on the points table after two wins […]
India reports 73,272 new coronavirus cases, 926 fresh fatalities
New Delhi: India reported 73,272 new coronavirus cases, taking the overall caseload to 69,79,423, while 59,88,822 people have recuperated so far, pushing the recovery rate to 85.81 percent, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated Saturday. The death toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 1,07,416 with 926 people succumbing to the disease in a span […]
Cross border firing in Jammu
Jammu: Pakistani troops violated ceasefire overnight by unprovoked firing and mortar shelling on civilian areas along the Line of Control and International Border in two sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. Indian troops retaliated befittingly to silence the Pakistani guns, they said, adding there was no immediate report of any casualty. […]
Baramulla man’s body recovered in Hazratbal
Srinagar: A body of a man was recovered in Hazratbal area of Srinagar on Saturday morning, officials said. They said the body was recovered in front of an electric shop in the area. The deceased has been identified as Abdul Hameed Mir, son of Late Sheer Ali from Boniyar Baramulla. A case has been registered […]
BSNL employee falls from tree while repairing fiber in Kupwara, dies
Kupwara: An employee of BSNL died after he fell down from a tree while repairing the fiber line in Jagerpora area of Kupwara district on Saturday. Identified as Sohail Ahmad Pir son of Ghulam Mohammad Pir of Jagerpora Kupwara, official sources said he was critically injured after fell down from the tree and was shifted […]
2 unidentified militants killed in ongoing Kulgam gunfight: Police
Srinagar: Two unidentified militants have been killed in an ongoing gunfight with government forces in Chingam area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, police said. The gunfight broke out around last midnight after forces cordoned off the area. Kashmir Zone Police tweeted on Saturday morning that two unidentified militants had been killed in the gunfight, which […]
Gunfight breaks out in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar : Gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Chinigam Kala Drang village of Yaripora in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday night. A local news gathering agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) quoting unnamed officials reported that a joint team of Police, army’s Ist RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation […]