Omar Abdullah walks out of detention, says ‘a very different world’
In his first statement after being released from detention, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday appealed to the Centre to release detained leaders and restore Internet facilities in the Union Territory. Speaking to the media at around 1.30 pm outside his residence at Gupkar Road in Srinagar, Omar said he would talk […]
Man found dead under mysterious conditions in Srinagar
Srinagar: A 50-year-old man was found dead under mysterious conditions on Tuesday in Noorbagh area of Srinagar, officials said. A man identified as Bashir Ahmad Pakhtoon, son of Ghulam Muhammad Pakhtoon was found dead under mysterious conditions today. Officials said that body of Pakhtoon, who is Auto Driver by profession, was taken to Police Control […]
Coronavirus: Two more persons test positive in Kashmir
Srinagar The number of COVID-19 patients in Jammu and Kashmir rose to six on Tuesday, after two more patients tested positive for the dreaded virus. Taking to social networking site Twitter, government spokesman Rohit Kansal wrote: “2 more cases reported positive in Srinagar. One has confirmed travel history outside India. Full details regarding the second […]
Coronavirus: Ensure operational continuity of print, electronic media, says Govt
Srinagar;The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed all states and union territories to ensure “operational continuity” of print and electronic media in view of the COVID-19 outbreak, and ensure there is no impediment to the printing and distribution of newspapers in all cities. This comes even as experts have underscored the importance of […]
Govt revokes detention order of Omar Abdullah
Srinagar : Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah has been released after over seven months of being in detention. The National Conference leader was detained in August following the centre’s decision to revoke article 370 in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. He was later booked under public safety act. “Govt […]
Kashmir Needs the Internet Now More Than Ever
The Centre must immediately restore 4G internet connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. To deprive citizens of direct access to information and instructions during a global pandemic is unjustifiable. Moreover, it is outright inhuman to do so at a time when there is no indication of trouble on the ground and when the forces and security […]
Jammu and Kashmir borders sealed, extra funds released to battle COVID-19
On Day 1 of its lockdown Monday, the Jammu and Kashmir government sealed its borders with Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on one hand and with the UT of Ladakh on the other, besides restricting inter-district movement of vehicles “as per requirement”. “Essential service vehicles to ply normally,” tweeted UT Government spokesperson Rohit Kansal, who also […]
JKSSB postpones document verification for various posts till further orders
New dates shall notify separately JAMMU, MARCH 23: In view of prevailing health situation due to outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19), the Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board has postponed document verification for the posts of Junior Stenographer, (Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution Deptt), Div Kashmir, Item No 44, Advt No 01 of 2014; Junior […]
Div Com visits SKIMS Medical College, Hospital Bemina
SRINAGAR, MARCH 23: The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today visited SKIMS Medical College Bemina and SKIMS Hospital Bemina to review preparedness and arrangements in the health institutions for future exigency of COVID -19 suspected. The Div Com inspected various section of the health institutions to take stock of arrangements are required for Coronavirus […]