DM Budgam seizes 6 shops, books 2 shopkeepers for violating lockdown orders
Conducts market checking, urges people to remain indoors to prevent spread of Covid-19 BUDGAM, MARCH 23: The District Magistrate, Budgam, today booked seized six shops and two shopkeepers for violating lockdown orders issued by the district administration as a precautionary measure to contain spread of covid-19 in the district. The DM led a team of […]
After the virus spread
Administration in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has taken number of steps to combat the spread of Covid-19 virus here. Already in different hospitals, many suspects are being investigated by the doctors including the lady who tested positive. According to the doctors she is stable and has told people not to go by the […]
Covid-19: Govt announces advance ration for two months in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday announced advance ration for two months for the residents in view of lockdown imposed in the union territory to prevent Covid-19 outbreak. “Advance ration for two months viz. April and May would be issued to all eligible consumers. Besides, one month’s ration for Mid-Day Meals would also be […]
Coronavirus: Govt announces to release Rs 40 Cr to DCs
Srinagar The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday announced to release Rs 40 Crore additionally to Deputy Commissioners across the Union Territory for preventive measures in view of Coronavirus. Taking to social networking site Twitter, government spokesman Rohit Kansal wrote, “Rs. 40 crores to be released additionally to DCs. Rs. 1crore for PHE department to […]
Coronavirus: FIR against two persons for concealing travel history
Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday claimed to have registered an FIR against two students for concealing their travel history to evade necessary quarantine process. A police spokesman in a statement said, “Upon the information received from the magistrate that two persons of Awantipora area have concealed their travel history in order to […]
Four injured in Banihal mishap
SRINAGAR: Four people were injured on Monday after a car fell into a deep gorge in mountainous district Banihal. Eyewitnesses said that the accident took place on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Shabanbas when the victim’s were going from Jammu to Srinagar on his vehicle Alto800 bearing registration number (JK22B-2499). A police official told that injured […]
5 militant associates arrested, arms and ammunition recovered in North Kashmir
SRINAGAR, March 23 :Police on Sunday evening claimed to have recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from Keran sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district after apprehending militant associate group sources said. Official sources told GNS five militant associates were arrested by Sopore police who were involved in providing logistic support and shelter to […]
COVID-19: Admin orders FIR against south Kashmir man for hiding travel history to Pakistan
SRINAGAR: Amid raging scare about spread of coronavirus, authorities in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has ordered the filing of an FIR (First Investigation Report) against a person from Awantipora Tehsil who allegedly misled the authorities by hiding travel history to Pakistan. “A case was recommended for registering of an FIR on Sunday against the person who […]
Govt considering doorstep ration distribution
Advisor Baseer Khan chairs high-level meet, directs DCs to work out modalities Urges people to remain alert, cooperate with authorities, directs admin to increase quarantine facilities SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today said that Government is considering to start doorstep ration distribution amid situation arising due to COVID-19 pandemic. In […]
Ensure smooth movement of essential service vehicles: Div Com to DCs
Urges people to adhere health advisories SRINAGAR MARCH 22: Amid Coronavirus threat, the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to ensure smooth movement of essential services vehicles like Health, Ration, Water, PDD and other services across valley. In case of short fall of manpower in essential services department, he also […]