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To foil Muharram procession, restrictions imposed in Sgr areas

To foil Muharram procession, restrictions imposed in Sgr areas

Srinagar: Authorities on Tuesday imposed restrictions in and around commercial hub Lal Chowk to foil the Muharram procession. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that in view of Muharram procession that was scheduled to be taken out from Abi Guzar today, restrictions were imposed in Maisuma, Abiguzar, Trc, Dalgate, Budshah bridge, Gowkadal […]

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Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

JK reports 77 new positive cases, 317872 recovered so far SRINAGAR, AUGUST 16: The  Government on Monday informed that 77 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 23 from Jammu division and 54 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 323499. […]

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Samoon reviews functioning of ITIs, IMCs of Kashmir division

Samoon reviews functioning of ITIs, IMCs of Kashmir division

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 16: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon, today chaired a meeting to review functioning of ITIs and Institute Management Committees (IMCs) of Kashmir division. The meeting was attended by Nazim Zai Khan, Secretary in Skill Development Department, Sudershan Kumar, Director Skill Development Department, Kuldip Kumar Sapolia, Additional Secretary Skill Development […]

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Enforcement teams recover Rs 14, 000 fine from violators in Ramban

Enforcement teams recover Rs 14, 000 fine from violators in Ramban

1715 vaccinated, 936 samples collected RAMBAN, AUGUST 16: Continuing the enforcement drive to implement Covid protocol across the district Ramban, the Enforcement teams today fined scores of violators for roaming without wearing face masks and not maintaining physical distance. The enforcement teams, during the inspection in their respective jurisdictions, recovered a fine of Rs 14,200 […]

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CS reviews J&K Rural Livelihood Mission

CS reviews J&K Rural Livelihood Mission

SRINAGAR, August 16: The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting to review the progress achieved under the centrally sponsored scheme ‘UMEED’ in Jammu and Kashmir. Principal Secretary, Rural Development Department and Mission Director, J&K Rural Livelihood Mission along with concerned officers of the Department participated in the meeting. It was informed […]

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Advisor Farooq Khan to meet people at Jammu on August 18

Advisor Farooq Khan to meet people at Jammu on August 18

People asked to follow Covid-19 SOPs while visiting venue SRINAGAR, AUGUST 16: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, will meet people at Convention Center Canal Road here on August, 18 (Wednesday) from 10:30 onwards. It is informed that the deputations, delegations, individuals or other people can meet the Advisor at the venue to get their […]

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Nine injured after load carrier skids off in Kangan

Nine injured after load carrier skids off in Kangan

Ganderbal: At least nine people were injured after a load carrier vehicle skidded off the road and rolled down at Wusan area of Kangan in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal on Monday morning.   An official said  the load carrier skidded off the road near Wusan when it was on way from Manigam to Kangan, resulting in […]

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Gold Price Today: Yellow Metal Prices Show Rise, Silver Falls

Gold Price Today: Yellow Metal Prices Show Rise, Silver Falls

Yellow metal prices rose on Monday in the domestic market as on MCX, gold October futures rose by 0.64 per cent to trade at ₹ 46,940 per 10 gram mainly due to rupee depreciation. Silver prices however fell as on the MCX, September futures slid by 2.7 per cent to touch Rs 63,238 per kg. Silver prices were hit by […]

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India battling for survival as England dominate

India battling for survival as England dominate

LONDON: Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara produced a defensive masterclass to keep India alive but England looked in charge of the second Test after an enthralling fourth day’s play at Lord’s on Sunday. India were 181-6, a lead of 154, when bad light stopped play with Rishabh Pant, their last recognised batsman, on 14 and […]

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US to recognise Taliban only if they respect basic rights, says Blinken

US to recognise Taliban only if they respect basic rights, says Blinken

WASINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday that the United States will only recognise a future government in Afghanistan if it upholds basic rights of its people and keeps terrorists out of the country. Asked to comment on media reports that China was ready to recognise the Taliban as a legitimate government, […]