COVID-19: Section-144 imposed in Budgam
Srinagar: Amid rapid growth of COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities in central Kashmir’s Budgam district has imposed restrictions under section 144 CrCP. The government order states, the prevailing health situation due to NOVEL CORONA VIRUS (COV1D-19) has given rise to serious concerns in the country including UT ofJ&K. Whereas, COV1D-1 9 has a pattern […]
Elaborate arrangements put in place by Jammu admin for returnees
Since the arrival of special trains, over 4000 residents of the UT stranded in other states amid Covid-19 pandemic, have de-boarded at Jammu Tawi Railway Station. Another 1500 have arrived in Jammu district by road via Lakhanpur and Thandi-Khui. About 700 passengers belonging to Districts of Jammu, Samba and Kathua were also routed through District […]
Covid-19: Ganderbal administration continues efforts to reach out needy
More than 5000 ration kits distributed till now, 1000 distributed today GANDERBAL, MAY 17: Continuing its efforts to reach out to the needy, the District administration, Ganderbal distributed free ration kits among the needy, destitute, distressed and non-local laborers stuck in the district. To ensure that they do not face any shortage of food material […]
Kashmir’s ‘netpreneurs’ stare at bleak future sans high-speed internet
Many online businesses in Kashmir are on the verge of closing down after the Supreme Court, last week, refused to direct for the restoration of high-speed internet. Iqra, a young woman who started her e-tail business in clothing in 2015, wants the government to restore 4G internet in the Union territory if it really wants […]
Govt evacuates 54866 JK residents through Lakhanpur, 11,456 reach through special trains
Srinagar, May 17 (KNS): With evacuation of 2470 more stranded passengers the total number of J&K residents evacuated through Lakhanpur by the government, so far till May 17, has reached the figure 54866. Besides, 11,456 stranded passengers have reached through COVID special trains at Jammu and Udhampur railway stations. Meanwhile, the Jammu district administration today […]
Man killed by his daughter’s in laws after a verbal spat between two families
Bandipora. May,16 (KNS) Panic gripped Naidkhai locality in Sonawari area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district when the news spread in the area that an old man has been killed allegedly by his close relative. The deceased has been identified as Gh. Ahmad waza of Wazpoora Naidkhai was killed when a verbal spat between two families […]
Combating COVID-19: Massive Screening cum Sampling Drive for Traders Dealing with Essential Commodities Launched in B’la
Baramulla, May 17 (KNS): Continuing its battle against the outbreak of Pandemic COVID-19, district administration Baramulla has launched a massive screening cum sampling drive wherein all such traders including bakers, butchers, vegetable vendors and others directly associated with the people through the sale of essential commodities, shall be screened for the virus. The move has […]
Soz writes letter to Mamta requests her to facilitate Kashmir stranded residents
Srinagar, May 17 (KNS): Former union minister professor Saif U Din Soz on Sunday said that he had wrote a letter to Chief Minister of West Bengal requested her to facilitate travel of those Kashmiris, who want to return home, immediately due to Corona Virus. A letter issued to KNS reads “In my letter to […]
Kashmir: Probe Ordered Against Man Who Received Rs 27 Lakh Donation In 24 Hours
A court in Jammu and Kashmir has directed the police to launch an investigate against a person who sought help from people on social media claiming his family was surviving only on water for many days and they don’t have any food. Moved by the plight of the Shabir Ahmad Shah, a driver, who uploaded […]
KPC concerned over job losses to journalists, delays in salaries amid financial stress on Kashmir media industry
Srinagar, May 17 (KNS): The Kashmir Press Club is concerned over the grim situation emerging due to the Covid-19 pandemic as the lockdown has seen job losses to journalists, non-payment or delays in salaries besides effecting overall financial health of the media industry in Kashmir Valley. Noting that the pandemic has catapulted the entire media […]