Lt Governor chairs special meeting of SMVDSB
Several important decisions taken to ensure safety of pilgrims Besides Rs 10 lakhs announced as an ex-gratia, additional amount of Rs 5 lakhs each to be given to the NoK of the pilgrims who lost their lives in the tragic stampede Directions issued for physical and systematic improvements wherever required after critical examination, augmentation of […]
165 fresh covid-19 cases, no death reported in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir reported 165 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. 66 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu division and 99 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 341624. There was no death reported due to the virus […]
BAT action foiled in Keran, infiltrator killed: Army
Kupwara: The army Sunday said that a BAT attempt was foiled yesterday at Keran sector where an “intruder” who was trying to sneak into this side was killed. Addressing a press conference at northern district of Kupwara, General officer Commanding of 28 y Division Major General Abhijit Pendharkar said that yesterday at 3 pm, a […]
DC Pulwama conducts extensive tour of Tral
PULWAMA, JANUARY 01: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary today conducted an extensive tour of Tral Subdivision. The DC visited Saimooh, Chankitaar, etc to assess the progress of ongoing civil works on the Tral lift irrigation scheme and directed the Irrigation department to maintain it properly. On spot directions were given to […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
JK reports 169 new positive cases, 335532 recovered, 1,86,48,550 Covid doses administered so far SRINAGAR, JANUARY 01: The Government today informed that 169 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 68 from Jammu division and 101 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and […]
DM Shopian conducts extensive tour of various far-flung areas
SHOPIAN, JANUARY 01: The District Magistrate (DM) Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today took an extensive tour of various far-flung villages of the district including Ramnagri, Reshnagri Aad, Sheikhpora Payeen, Tunnel Sedow and Chotipora. On the occasion, the DM inspected Government High School Sedow and directed the concerned authorities to gearing up their developmental activities to […]
North Kashmir: Militant killed in Kupwara Gunfight: Police
Srinagar Police on Saturday said that a militant was killed in a Brief shootout with government forces along LoC in Jumagund area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Kashmir Police Zone wrote on their official Twitter handle, “One unidentified militant killed in an encounter at Jumagund area of Kupwara. Army & Police are on the job. Further […]
Central government not allowing even peaceful protests, says Mehbooba
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that it is deeply disturbing to witness that there is no place for the dissent in Jammu and Kashmir and the government is not allowing even peaceful protests. She said that the government of India has become “deeply […]
Indo-Pak troops exchange sweets along LoC in J&K’s Poonch on New Year
JAMMU, Jan 1: As the renewed ceasefire between India and Pakistan along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir completes one year next month, troops of the two countries on Saturday exchanged sweets to mark the New Year along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, a defence spokesman said. Considering the ongoing ceasefire along […]
Vaishno Devi Stampede | 12 Dead, Several Injured In J&K As Crowds Swelled On New Year
Around 12 devotees have died and over a dozen others wounded in a stampede at Jammu Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Here’s all you need to know about the incident in 10 points. 1. According to officials the stampede was triggered by a massive rush of devotees on the new year. The incident took place outside […]