IED blast in Pulwama; CRPF man injured
Suspected militants on Sunday morning detonated a low intensity improvised explosive device( IED) in Gangoo village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district minutes after convoy of paramilitary CRPF passed through the area, resulting in the injuries to a CRPF man. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that militants had planted low intensity IED under a […]
COVID-19: 40 CRPF men, 5 pregnant women among 227 test positive, J-K tally 8246
Srinagar: At least 40 paramilitary forces personnel were among 227 new covid-19 infections reported in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, taking the total number of the cases in J&K to 8246. Giving the district wise break of the cases, sources told GNS that 57 were reported from Baramulla, Shopian 46, Srinagar 33, Budgam 26, Pulwama […]
ICMR defends August 15 Covid vaccine deadline, says process ‘as per global norms’
Defending the August 15 target for launching Covaxin, India’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate, amid criticism from the scientific community, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Saturday said the process is “in accordance with the globally accepted norms to fast-track the vaccine development”. “ICMR’s process is exactly in accordance with the globally accepted norms to fast-track the vaccine […]
Rana expresses concern over LoC shelling, seeks expeditious completion of community bunkers
Expressing anguish and concern over intermittent and unprovoked shelling from across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, Provincial President Conference Mr Devender Singh Rana today called for speedy completion of community bunkers and shelter sheds to ensure safety of life and property of the civilians in the forward areas. “During these grim […]
Bandipora gets CFC to make honey rearing more productive, profitable: Dr Hina Bhat
To make beekeeping productive, profitable and capable of generating sustained employment opportunities in J&K, KVIB will set up a Common Facilitation Center (CFC) in Nadihal area of Bandipora. Vice Chairperson KVIB Dr Hina Bhat has said this is a step towards the goal of the Government to increase the quality production of honey in J&K. […]
Justice Magrey for providing composite accommodation facilities to Judicial Officers
Stresses on smooth functioning of District, Subordinate Courts in Srinagar in view of the Covid-19 Pandemic SRINAGAR, JULY 4: Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, Judge Jammu and Kashmir High Court today visited District Court Complex, Mominabad, Srinagar to take review of functioning of District and other subordinate courts in Srinagar. Justice Magrey who is the Administrative […]
Army trashes criticism over medical facility in Leh; terms it ‘malicious and unsubstantiated’
New Delh: The Indian Army on Saturday termed as “malicious and unsubstantiated” criticism in some quarters about a medical facility in a military hospital in Leh where Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the soldiers injured in the Galwan Valley clashes. In a statement, the Army said “it is unfortunate that aspersions are being cast on […]
Over 25 UP Police Teams Formed To Nab Vikas Dubey After 8 Cops Gunned Down
More than 25 teams have been formed by the UP Police to nab history-sheeter Vikas Dubey who was yet to be apprehended 36 hours after eight police personnel were gunned down by criminals during an attempt to arrest him. Inspector General of Police, Kanpur, Mohit Agarwal on Saturday told PTI, “To nab Vikas Dubey and […]
Department of Agriculture Kashmir organizes day long workshop on “land conversion for non agricultural use and its effect on our sustenance”
Large scale conversion of agricultural land into non agricultural use shall create an imbalance in the agricultural eco system as the change in land pattern would be the greatest concern to our food security and economic sustainability in this part of temperate region which otherwise has the potential to be world leader because of its […]
There was insecurity among Pak players during 2019 W C: Inzamam
KARACHI: There was a sense of insecurity among Pakistan players during the 2019 World Cup, claims former chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, who also reckons that the PCB should have given Sarfaraz Ahmed more time as captain instead of removing him abruptly. Inzamam said captains need to be backed since they get better with time. “Even in […]