Kathua reports first positive case
A doctor has tested positive for Coronavirus in Kashmir while three others are under observation for developing Covid-19-like symptoms. So far, seven doctors and a nurse have got infected with the virus. The 40-year-old doctor, who is posted at Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla, is among the 12 persons who tested positive for the virus […]
Four militants killed in Shopian gunfight
Srinagar: Two more militants were killed taking toll to four after a gunfight broke out between militants and goverment forces at Melhora village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday. Official sources told that two more militant bodies have been found at encounter site, he further said that their identification is yet to ascertained. As per […]
Entire Village In Kashmir Quarantined After 30 Test Positive For Coronavirus
Jammu: A remote and nondescript village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district, with a population of around 400, has emerged as the biggest coronavirus hotspot in the newly formed Union Territory. The Danger Mohalla hamlet, with at least 30 COVID-infected patients, could be the Union Territory’s first village where the entire populace has been quarantined […]
UAPA charge on J&K journalist is misuse of power, effort to terrorise media: Editors Guild
New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India Tuesday expressed “shock and concern” about police action against Kashmiri journalists Masrat Zahra and Peerzada Ashiq. While Zahra, an independent photojournalist, has been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for social media posts deemed “anti-national”, Ashiq, a veteran reporter working with The Hindu has been booked for a news item that was eventually […]
APHC expresses concern over the plight of detainees lodged outside 1
Srinagar, April 21 (KNS): APHC has greeted people of J&K on the coming holy month of Ramadan . It said as people of J&K are grappling with the Corona virus pandemic as well as with suspension of basic rights it prays that may the holy month bring an end to both. A statement issued to […]
Demanding PPEs; SKIMS terminated a doctor
Srinagar 21 April (KNS0 Jammu & Kashmir Doctors Cordination Committee (JKDCC) which is an amalgam of various doctors bodies of Jammu Kashmir has expressed serious concern over unwarranted termination of a doctor at Sher I Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Medical College(SKIMS MC) Bemina. According to statement issued to KNS, In a letter addressed to […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
12 new positive cases reported today, 10 more patients recover in JK JAMMU, APRIL 21: The Government Tuesday informed that 12 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), (11 from Kashmir division and 01 from Jammu division), have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 380. […]
A batch of 180 people today reached valley
Srinagar, Apr 21 (KNS): A batch of 180 people which includes students, pilgrims today reached J&K in a Globe master Aircraft. Deputy Commissioner Budgam Tariq Hussain Ganie confirmed their arrival. He added that they were strandes in different parts of country and outside after lockdown was announced. Meanwhile, the first batch of 1,200 people were […]
Central, State Governments politicizing evacuation of stranded Kashmiri’s, alleges MP Fayaz Mir
Srinagar, Apr 21 (KNS): Member Rajya Sabha Fayaz Mir on Tuesday alleged that Central and State government of J&K have politicized the evacuation of stranded Kashmiri’s and are playing dilly-dallying tactics over their evacuation. He said Kashmiri’s have always been pushed towards hitting streets for getting their rights. Talking to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Fayaz […]
Avalanche hit SDM Karnah’s vehicle at Sadhna top
Srinagar, Apr 21 (KNS): Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Karnah On Tuesday escaped unhurt after snow avalanche hit his vehicle in Sadhna top area of Karnah in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Reports reached to KNS said that SDM Karnah Bilal Mohi-ud-din was on his way from Karnah to Kupwara but when he reached to Sadhna top, a […]