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India Reports 50,848 New Cases In 24 Hours

India Reports 50,848 New Cases In 24 Hours

New Delhi:India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases crossed the 3-crore mark with one crore infections being added in 50 days. The total tally mounted to 3,00,28,709, with 50,848 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day. The death toll climbed to 3,90,660 with 1,358 fresh fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on […]

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Positive development

Positive development

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a lot of positive developments on the political front as Prime Minister Modi has invited all the mainstream political parties to New Delhi for an all party meeting to be held on June 24. Soon after the invitation, there were a lot of consultations being held in Srinagar and Jammu […]

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Div Com listens grievances of various Associations of Traders, Hoteliers, Transporters & Industries

Div Com listens grievances of various Associations of Traders, Hoteliers, Transporters & Industries

Assures to take up their genuine demands with the Govt JAMMU, JUNE 22: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today discussed issues being faced by the traders and industries in Jammu division here at a meeting with their union representatives. The meeting was attended by Director Industries and Commerce, Additional Commissioner State Taxes, ADC Jammu, […]

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Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, JUNE 22: Superintending Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL O&M Circle, Kathua has informed that for execution of works under Package-02 of RAPDRP Part-B Scheme, the power supply to Datta Talab, Kotli, Raipur, Kohlar, Buchri, Phalata and Ansal Flats  shall remain affected on June 24, 26 and 28 from 07 am to 12 noon. Similarly, the power […]

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MD ICPS conducts surprise visit to Child Care Homes

MD ICPS conducts surprise visit to Child Care Homes

SRINAGAR, JUNE 22: The Mission Director  (MD) ICPS, Shabnam Shah Kamili today conducted a surprise  visit to  various child care homes in Srinagar and took stock of facilities being provided to the inmates of these homes. During her visit to the Observation home in Harwan, she inspected various sections there and sought details regarding medical […]

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CID Inspector Shot Dead In Nowgam Srinagar

CID Inspector Shot Dead In Nowgam Srinagar

An inspector of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), J&K Police, was shot dead by suspected militants in Nowgam area of Srinagar on Tuesday evening. Official sources told GNS that the militants fired at and critically injured the CID inspector when he was returning after offering prayers at Kanipora area of Nowgam. He was shifted to hospital […]

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Amended rules for the CID verification of newly recruited JK employees

Amended rules for the CID verification of newly recruited JK employees

By: Wani Parvaiz CK Srinagar The Jammu and Kashmir administration has amended rules regarding verification of character and antecedents by CID department as regards the new appointees, setting a timeline for the verification to be completed either in one month or not beyond two months under any circumstances. According to the GNS, reporting about the […]

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PAGD to attend Prime Ministers JK meeting in New Delhi

PAGD to attend Prime Ministers JK meeting in New Delhi

By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar After holding a meeting at the residence of Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday, the People’s Alliance for Gupkar declaration announced that they will participate in the meeting to be held by the Prime Minister in New Delhi on June 24. While the Prime Minister has called an all party meeting at […]

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Hong Kong’s Apple Daily newspaper says it may shut down

Hong Kong’s Apple Daily newspaper says it may shut down

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s embattled pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily reported on Monday that its board of directors has asked authorities to unfreeze some assets so it can pay salaries and avoid labour violations, and that the board will meet again on Friday to decide if the newspaper will cease operations. Police last week arrested five top editors […]

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Ghaziabad Attack: Twitter India Restricts 50 Tweets Related To Alleged Assault Of Muslim Man

Ghaziabad Attack: Twitter India Restricts 50 Tweets Related To Alleged Assault Of Muslim Man

Twitter India has restricted 50 tweets in connection with the alleged assault of an elderly Muslim man in Loni, Ghaziabad. As per the information on the Lumen database, Twitter received a legal request from the Indian government on June 17 for actioning 50 tweets. According to Twitter officials, access to tweets pertaining to the video […]