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Covid-19 Surge: J&K Reports 5992 Cases, 7 Deaths

Covid-19 Surge: J&K Reports 5992 Cases, 7 Deaths

Srinagar: Covid-19 cases continued to mount as Jammu and Kashmir reported 5992 fresh cases while seven persons succumbed to the virus in last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. They said 1920 of the fresh cases were confirmed from Jammu Division and 1072 from Kashmir valley, taking the overall tally to 378661. Giving district wise […]

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Active LeT militant arrested in Budgam, Pistol, 2 pistol Magazines recovered

Active LeT militant arrested in Budgam, Pistol, 2 pistol Magazines recovered

Srinagar: Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested an active militant affiliated with Lashkar-i-Toiba in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district.   In a statement , the police said that they in Budgam arrested an active militant of militant outfit LeT and recovered arms, ammunition and other incriminating materials from his possession.   The police spokesman further […]

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After the recent assault, Altaf Bukhari appeal Amit Shah for safety of students

After the recent assault, Altaf Bukhari appeal Amit Shah for safety of students

By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar After the recent attack on the Kashmiri students in Punjab, J & K Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari has appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure safety of all the Kashmiri students. He has said that it is the responsibility of the government to arrest all the assailants […]

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Bavuma, Van der Dussen tons help South Africa beat India

Bavuma, Van der Dussen tons help South Africa beat India

PAARL: Captain Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen scored centuries and shared a partnership of 204 as hosts South Africa beat India by 31 runs in the first One-day International on Wednesday.** The home side elected to bat and posted 296 for four in their 50 overs, with Bavuma’s 110 from 143 balls the […]

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Russia asks Nato to forgo Ukraine’s inclusion

Russia asks Nato to forgo Ukraine’s inclusion

MOSCOW: Russia maintained a tough posture amid the tensions over its troop buildup near Ukraine, with a top diplomat warning on Wednesday that Moscow will accept nothing less but watertight US guarantees precluding Nato’s expansion to Ukraine. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, who led the Russian delegation at the security talks with the US in […]

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Indian Army seeks assistance from PLA to locate and return missing Arunachal youth

Indian Army seeks assistance from PLA to locate and return missing Arunachal youth

The Indian Army has sought assistance of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to locate missing boy Miram Taron on their side and return him as per established protocol, sources in defence establishment said on Thursday. Arunachal Pradesh’s MP Tapir Gao said on Wednesday that PLA on Tuesday kidnapped a 17-year-old boy from inside the Indian […]

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Erratic power supply, low voltage irk Rawalpora locals

Erratic power supply, low voltage irk Rawalpora locals

Locals from Alamdar Colony Rawalpora area of Srinagar outskirts are up in arms against the Power Development Department (PDD). They said that erratic power supply and low voltage have made their life miserable. They further said that the situation persists both in metered and non-metered areas and the department makes no distinction between the two. […]

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Healthcare

Healthcare

Healthcare system in Jammu and Kashmir is on the path of recovery as the government has kept its special focus for the development of infrastructure including health centers and hospitals. In Jammu and Kashmir during the pandemic and now with the Omicron variant the healthcare system is showing a prompt response to the needs of […]

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J&K achieves milestone of over 2 crore COVID-19 vaccinations: Lt Governor commends efforts of healthcare & frontline workers

J&K achieves milestone of over 2 crore COVID-19 vaccinations: Lt Governor commends efforts of healthcare & frontline workers

Congratulates people of UT for their cooperation & resolve to unitedly tackle the public health emergency 57% of 1st dose achievement in 15-17 age group 1,02,020 precaution doses administered as on date JAMMU, JANUARY 19: Jammu & Kashmir today achieved the landmark of administering over 2 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses in the ongoing Covid vaccination […]

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Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, JANUARY 19: Chief Engineer, (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Roop Nagar, Lower Roop Nagar, Housing Colony, Chinor, Durga Nagar, Buta Nagar and adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 20 from 9 am to 3 pm.