January 26 functions: Security establishment prepared, alert, says IGP
Srinagar: Kashmir Zone’s Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar on Monday said that security establishment was ready for smooth conduct of January 26 functions. “We are already ready. Nakas checking has been started. Cordon and searches have been started. Our people are completely ready. All technical and human resources are being utilized fully,” he said […]
‘Will remain silent if our sons turn out militants’ ‘Give me the body of Athar, will bury him in middle of the night: Father
A day after Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone Vijay Kumar said that bodies of 3 ‘militants’ killed in Srinagar encounter won’t be handed over to families in wake of Covid-19 pandemic, the father of one of the slain youth today said that he will give in writing that there will be no problem. “Hand […]
Syllabus Of NEET, JEE Remains Unchanged For 2021
SRINAGAR: The syllabus of JEE and NEET will remain unchanged for the year 2021, the Education Ministry has said. However, unlike previous years, this year, the candidates will have options to answer the questions in JEE and NEET Examinations, it added. The syllabus for JEE (Main 2021) to remain the same as the previous year. […]
Pulwama family hold protest, demand return of body
The family of Ather Mushtaq Wani, a teenager who was killed in an alleged gunfight in Srinagar last month, held a protest on Tuesday at their native Bellow village in southern Pulwama district and demanded the return of the bodies. Mushtaq Ahmad Wani, the father of the teenager, led the protest in which people from […]
‘Roshni’ scam: Former Pulwama DC booked by CBI
Former Deputy Commissioner of Pulwama Mehraj Ahmed Kakroo and 12 others have been booked by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the alleged illegal conferment of ownership rights on unauthorised occupants of the State land in Jammu – Kashmir under the now repealed Roshni Act. According to a report by The Hindu newspaper, […]
3 CRPF troops among 4 injured in Qazigund road mishap
Qazigund: Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops and the driver of an oil tanker were injured after a CRPF vehicle collided with an oil tanker in Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district Tuesday morning. An official said that a Casper vehicle of 46 Battalion of CRPF crashed into an oil tanker (JKO2AR-5528) in […]
Unidentified body found in Shopian orchards
Shopian: An unidentified male body was found in orchards in Awaneera area of Zainapora in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday. Officials said that a male body was spotted by some locals in apple orchards Tuesday morning and accordingly informed the police. A police officer said that “a team has rushed to the spot”. (GNS)
Freezing Cold Unabated in Kashmir, Minus 7.0°C In Srinagar
Srinagar: Intense cold conditions persisted in Kashmir Valley with Srinagar recording a low of minus 7.0°C, the weatherman said on Tuesday. A meteorological department official said that the mercury fell by six notches in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir against minus 6.4°C on previous night. At minus 8.4°C, Srinagar witnessed season’s coldest night […]
Vaccination in phases
Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha had made it clear that the vaccination started by his administration would be done in three phases and in the first phase only covid warriors, frontline workers, doctors and nurses would be vaccinated against the covid-19 infection. Government of Jammu and Kashmir has really met the challenge as it was really […]
NC deputation, BDC members meet Lt. Governor in Srinagar
Singer, composer, Jubin Nautiyal also calls on Lt Governor; discusses nurturing of JK’s singing talent SRINAGAR, JANUARY 18: Several deputations from political parties and members of the Block Development Council today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here for the redressal of grievances and other issues. A deputation of National Conference led by Member of […]