“Constitutional guarantees can’t be undone,” says JKPC; demands to drop UAPA against journalist
Srinagar: Reacting to the charges against a female photojournalist, Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference has called free press a “lifeblood of democracy, must not be silenced.” Imran Reza Ansari, a senior JKPC leader, demanded the police shall drop the charges against Zahra. “Case under UA(P)A against a female journalist Masrat Zehra seems to be an over reaction […]
‘This is About Humanity’: Kashmir Family Opens up Home to Mumbai Tourists Stuck in Lockdown
Pampore: A Pampore family in Kashmir’s Pulwama, known for its saffron production, has been looking after a mother-son duo from Mumbai who have been stuck here for over a month. Even as people are shunning contact because of the virus, Nazir Ahmad Sheikh of Patalbagh in Pampore, has welcomed the two into his house after they […]
Minor test covid 19 positive in Uri
Baramulla April 20 (KNS): Yet again a shocking news for border town Uri residents when reports of 6 year old tested positive for COVID-19 this morning adds more fear and threat among the residents. According to Kashmir News Service (KNS) BMO Uri Dr Ramzan while confirming to KNS said, minor had came in close contact […]
Restrictions in Budgam to remain continue:DC
Deputy Commissioner Budgam on Monday said that the enforcement to implement the restrictions would be continued in Budgam District. DDC Budgam said that passes will not be entertained if the holder is not wearing a mask , he fu said that such passes will be seized also. He has urged the people of the district […]
14 more test positive, J&K tally rises to 368
Srinagar, April 20 (GNS): Fourteen more persons tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday, taking the number of COVID-19 patients in Jammu and Kashmir to 368. “14 new cases reported. All from Kashmir. Total number of cases now 368. Jammu-55 and Kashmir-313,” government spokesman Rohit Kansal tweeted. Of these cases, sources told GNS […]
Army man dies of heart attack in north Kashmir
Srinagar: An army man died after massive cardiac arrest in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday. Officials told that a soldier who was on duty died of cardiac attack early this morning at 6 Para of 12 infantry Brigade Uri, Baramulla village. He said the he fell unconscious and was rushed to nearby hospital […]
Gunmen shot dead cop in South Kashmir
Anantnag, Apr 19, KNT: Suspected militants shot at a policeman in Hillad Kokarnag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district late evening. Police sources told KNT that a Selection Grade Constable was shot at and injured at his home. Sources added that cop was shifted to hospital in critical condition, however he succumbed on way. Sources […]
Jammu and Kashmir administration releases five people held under Public Safety Act
The Jammu and Kashmir government has released five people detained since August under the stringent Public Safety Act, the Greater Kashmir reported on Sunday. Under the PSA, a person may be detained without trial for up to two years if charged with threatening national security or up to one year if booked for maintenance of law and order. The […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
09 new positive cases reported today, 61331 persons under observation JAMMU, APRIL 19: The Government Sunday informed that 09 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (08 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 350. According to the […]
In Jammu, “Red Zones” Without A COVID-19 Case. Locals Ask Why
Jammu: Without a single case of coronavirus, two neighbourhoods in Jammu city have been declared as containment zones and kept under strict restrictions for over three weeks. The residents of Gujarnagar and Bathindi areas say they are facing hardships due to prolonged harsh restrictions since March 29 when containment order was issued by the district […]