Abrogation anniversary: Uneasy calm in J&K
It is all quiet on the first anniversary of August 5, the day when Jammu and Kashmir’s special status was scrapped and statehood taken away. Barring the blitzkrieg of the “for and against campaign” on social media, neither celebrations nor protests are visible. The BJP, however, has planned a fortnight of celebrations beginning tomorrow with […]
JK reports 390 new positive cases, 14856 recovered so far
The Government on Tuesday informed that 390 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19),152 from Jammu division and 238 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 22396. Also 10 COVID-19 deaths have been reported from Kashmir Division. Moreover, 824 more COVID-19 […]
Lt Governor calls for effective conservative measures to restore ecosystem of Dal Lake
Holds video conference with Committee of Experts SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today held a meeting, through video conference, with the Committee of Experts (CoE) to discuss the modalities for taking effective conservative measures to restore the pristine glory of water bodies like Dal & Nageen. A detailed deliberation was held […]
Union Home Secy reviews COVID-19 management in J&K
J&K has better than national average testing, lower spread of disease Expresses need for focussed attention on reducing mortality through early medical intervention SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: The Union Home Secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, today chaired a high level meeting to review the management of COVID-19 pandemic in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Chief […]
4% seats in professional institutions reserved for Ladakh
24 engineering seats, 35 medical seats for students from UT of Ladakh, in academic year 2020-21 SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a meeting to review status with regard to reservation of seats for students belonging to the Union Territory of Ladakh in professional institutions, for the academic year […]
Illegal constructions at Patnitop: CBI searches underway at 11 places in J&K
Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) raids are underway at 11 places in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the illegal constructions and encroachments at famous tourist resort Patnitop, officials said. They told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Central Bureau of Investigation is conducting searches at 11 locations that include Jammu, Udhampur, and Kathua districts […]
Unconstitutional measures of Aug 5,2019 need immediate constitutional course correction :Hakeem Yaseen
Chairman Peoples’ Democratic Front ( PDF) and Former m Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Tuesday said that celebrating unconstitutional measures won’t change the public discourse in Jammu & Kashmir , instead constitutional course correction could lead to return of normalcy and popular rule. He impressed upon the Prime Minister Narinder Modi and Home Minister to […]
Four injured after protests break out at Lakhanpur toll plaza, restrictions imposed
Srinagar: Authorities on Tuesday morning imposed restrictions in areas falling under the jurisdiction of two police stations in Kathua district after violent protests broke out at newly established Toll Post at Lakhanpur leaving four people injured. “Restrictions are being imposed in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kathua and Police Station Lakhanpur,” Senior Superintendent of Police […]
Modi’s Kashmir Policy Exposed, Gupkar Declaration Alive: ANC
Awami National Conference (ANC) on Tuesday expressed strong resentment over curfew like restrictions in Srinagar imposed by J&K Government ahead of first anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 and said that Modi’s Kashmir Policy has absolutely failed on ground. According to statement issued to KNS, ANC President Begum Khalida Shah said that it has been […]
COVID-19: Four more die in Kashmir, toll 414 in J&K
The deadly Coronavirus on Tuesday claimed four more lives in Jammu and Kashmir, thus taking the toll of deaths due to COVID-19 to 414 in the Union Territory. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that four patients who died include a 60-year-old male from Draigam Budgam, a 75-year-old male from Khanyar Srinagar, a […]