Nearly 17 Lakh People Get Domicile Certificates In J&K: Centre In Lok Sabha
New Delhi: As many as 16.79 lakh people in Jammu and Kashmir have been given domicile certificates so far, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed Lok Sabha on Sunday. Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said, as per the information provided by the Jammu and Kashmir administration, a total of 21,13,879 people […]
“2G Enough For E-Learning”: Centre Defends Throttled Internet In Kashmir
New Delhi: Internet restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir are in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, the central government told parliament on Sunday, adding that the throttled speeds are enough for digital education and public health services especially critical amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The internet services are already available in Kashmir on fixed […]
COVID-19: J-K records 1,457 new cases; total 63,990
Srinagar: Seventy-seven travelers were among 1,457 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking its total count to 63990, reported a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS). Unidentified official sources told GNS that 817 cases were from Jammu and 640 from Kashmir Valley. Giving breakup of the cases, they […]
In parliament, NC leaders protest against “fake encounters and custodial killings”
On Sunday, the National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah staged a protest demonstration outside Parliament against “fake encounters and custodial killings in Kashmir”. Mr. Abdullah along with Hasnain Masoodi, both members of parliament, were protesting against the alleged staged gunfight in Shopian by the army in which three were killed; and against the alleged killing […]
Sopore, Batmaloo killings raise doubts over cops’ claims
Srinagar: Two civilian killings in the past few days at the hands of police and security forces in Kashmir have raised a question mark on the claims of officials that they were killed in “crossfire”. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has already said that he will not tolerate any police excess and has assured justice to such […]
Lt Governor tours Anantnag, reviews developmental scenario
“Atmosphere of Change is visible in J&K, Youth to be the drivers of Progress”, Lt Governor e-inaugurates and lays foundation stones of developmental projects worth Rs.92.23 Crores Inaugurates Women’s T20 cricket tournament at GDC, Khanabal e-foundation stone of Degree College, Mattan Laid Meets various delegations including BDC’s, Public Representatives, and Leaders of Political parties International […]
Day 118: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 29 domestic flights with 4,005 passengers aboard
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 19: On day 118 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 29 domestic flights with 4,005 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 1289 passengers aboard 10 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 19 domestic flights with about 2716 passengers aboard […]
JK reports 1492 new positive cases, 40265 recovered so far
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 19: The Government on Saturday informed that 1492 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 831 from Jammu division and 661 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 62533. Also 21 COVID-19 deaths have been reported; 14 from Jammu […]
COVID-19: Govt evacuates 4,65,721 stranded JK residents; 3,30,845 via Lakhanpur, 1,34,876 through special trains
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 4,65,721 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, […]
50 percent discount on water and electricity charges only for industrial and commercial consumers, not domestic bills: J&K govt clarifies
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday issued a clarification regarding the discount on electricity and water charges it announced along with a Rs 1350 industrial revival package earlier in the day. Spokesperson J&K government, Rohit Kansal tweeted that the 50 percent discount on electricity and water charges announced in today’s package corresponded to […]