Div Com chairs weekly Covid-19 review meeting
Directs for strictness against SoP violators SRINAGAR, JULY 14: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Tuesday chaired weekly review meeting on Covid-19 pandemic here. The Divisional Commissioner directed for taking strict action against the SoP violators for not wearing mask and adhering to social distancing. He instructed Deputy Commissioners of valley districts to ensure […]
BJP UT Chief Ravinder Raina Tests Covid-19 Positive
BJP J&K President Ravinder Rania on Monday tested positive for the deadly novel corona virus, causing ripples in party cadres. According to reports reached to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Raina who was feeling unwell from last couple of days tested Covid-19 positive after his swab sample turned out to be infected. Sources said that Raina’s […]
J&K: Covid-19 test mandatory for all outsiders as authorities resume tourism in phased manner
All tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir for a holiday will have to undergo mandatory tests for the coronavirus, according to the guidelines issued by the government. This came as the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday opened the Union Territory to visitors once again but in a phased manner. The decision to resume tourism in […]
Female body recovered from Sindh Nallah in central Kashmir
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday afternoon recovered a female body from nallah Sindh here in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. An official told Global News Service (GNS) that body of an unidentified female was spotted by some locals along the banks of nallah Sindh. “As such a team was sent to the spot”, he said adding “We […]
LOC SKIRMISHES
The latest about the LoC in North Kashmir is very disturbing as army spokesman said that there have been fresh attempts in Nowgam sector for infiltration. It is not the only sector which has seen a spike in shelling incidents in the recent past. The central government has decided to deploy more troops on LoC […]
India-China corps commanders talks today to focus on Pangong, to be toughest round yet
New Delhi: The fourth round of corps commander-level talks between India and China, scheduled for Tuesday at the Chushul-Moldo meeting point, may prove the toughest yet as they will focus on disengagement at Pangong Lake and the Depsang Plains, where both sides have serious differences. The meeting will be led by 14 Corps Commander Lieutenant General Harinder […]
‘Fake News’: Priyanka Gandhi Denies IANS Story On Lutyens Bungalow Extension
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Tuesday, dubbed as “fake” a report by news agency IANS which claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had “in a remarkably statesman like move, agreed to a request” made by her to allow her to retain the 35, Lodhi Estate bungalow for some time. The IANS news story had […]
As cases top 13 million, WHO says no return to normal for ‘foreseeable future’
Confirmed coronavirus cases crossed 13 million worldwide and resulted in 5.72 lakh deaths so far. While Hong Kong tightened restrictions to contain a resurgence in virus cases, Queensland imposed compulsory quarantine for anyone entering the Australian state from “hotspots” in neighboring New South Wales. Hong Kong also introduced a fine of $645 for anyone refusing […]
Covid-19 claims another life, J&K toll mounts to 191
A 65-year-old covid-19 patient from Shopian district died at a hospital here on Tuesday, taking the fatality count due to the pathogen to 191 in Jammu and Kashmir. Confirming the death, Dr Shifa Deva, Medical Superintendent SKIMS Bemina, one of the exclusive facilities for the management of the covid-19 patients, told GNS that the sexagenarian […]
Jason Holder surpasses Brian Lara in captaincy record as West Indies keep chasing record intact
For a team that dominated world cricket at one point, there has been little to cheer about over the past 25 years for West Indies, especially in Test cricket. Ever since losing their unbeaten tag in 1995, Windies were unbeaten in 29 consecutive Test series over a period of 15 years, West Indies cricket touched […]