Encounter breaks out in Sopore
Sopore, May 04: An encounter broke out between the security forces and militants at Nathipora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the search operation was launched in the area after specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area. He said […]
Public awareness
Divisional administration of Kashmir has taken slew of masseuses to flatten the curve of the second wave of covid-19 here. There is a lot of rush in covid designated hospitals of Kashmir and the covid positive cases are only growing with each passing day. Apart from taking harsh measures like lockdown especially in the […]
Lt Governor announces special Financial Incentives for Covid-19 Warriors
Grants extension upto 31st December, 2021 in favour of retiring Faculty Members, Consultants, Doctors of SKIMS, GMCs, Health department Incentives exclusively for frontline workers directly dealing with Covid-19 patients Rs 10,000 p.m. incentive for Resident doctors, PGs, Medical Officers; Rs 7,000 p.m. for Nursing, Paramedical staff; Rs 5,000 p.m. for Drivers, Sweepers, Attendants JAMMU, MAY […]
3733 tested positive for COVID-19 in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir reported 51 covid-19 deaths, the highest single day toll due to the virus since the start of pandemic last year, while as 3733 persons tested positive for the infection in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said that 1294 of the total cases are from Jammu Division while 2439 […]
10 vehicles seized in Kupwara for illegal extraction of minor minerals
KUPWARA, MAY 03: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Imam Din, the District Mineral Officer (DMO), Geology & Mining department, Kupwara, Mumtaz Ahmad Shah today conducted raids in Nallah Mawar of Kupwara district to curb illegal extraction of minor minerals. During the raids, the DMO seized ten vehicles (07 tippers and 03 tractors) […]
J&K UT LG Sinha wishes journalist fraternity on WPFD
Wishing journalist fraternity on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) on Monday, Union Territory (UT) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said media plays a strong bridge between the government and the people. In a message which was tweeted on official Twitter profile of the office of LG, Mr Sinha said “On […]
Strict restrictions continue in Kashmir as COVID curfew extended till Thursday
With no letup in unabated rise in the number of fresh Coronavirus cases and deaths, strict restriction on movement of people and transportation continued on Monday as the ‘84-hour-long COVID curfew’ that was imposed last week has been extended by the administration across Kashmir valley till Thursday. Meanwhile, the entire Srinagar has been designated as […]
‘Living continue to suffer, dead deprived of dignity’: Mehbooba hits out at GOI for dismissing teacher
Peoples Democratic Party President, Mehbooba Mufti Monday hit out at the government of India for dismissing a teacher from service “in the interest of the security of the state.” The former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, while taking to her Twitter handle said, “In the middle of a pandemic GOI should focus on saving […]
Assurances by government
During the second wave of covid pandemic, the government of Jammu and Kashmir have assured people that they were fully equipped to deal with the increasing number of patients and have appealed to people not to fall prey to the rumours. The government has said that they were trying to educate people about the […]
Divisional Administration releases documentary on Covid-19
Urge people to follow Covid- protocol, take vaccine for safety SRINAGAR, MAY 2: The Divisional Administration Kashmir today released a documentary highlighting the present covid situation and measures taken to contain its spread in Kashmir. During the 6 minute and 31 second documentary, subjects including covid related awareness generation, lockdown, vaccination of frontline workers including health […]