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COVID-19: Govt evacuates 1,35,277 stranded JK residents; 94,069 via Lakhanpur, 41,208 through special trains

COVID-19: Govt evacuates 1,35,277 stranded JK residents; 94,069 via Lakhanpur, 41,208 through special trains

JAMMU, JUNE 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 1,35,277  JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

03 Drug Peddlers Arrested in Awantipora: Police

03 Drug Peddlers Arrested in Awantipora: Police

Srinagar, June 13: Awantipora police on Saturday claimed to have arrested three drug peddlers and have recovered 21 kilograms of Poppy straw from their possession in Kawani Crossing in South Kashmir’s Awantipora district. A police statement issued to KNS said, continuing its drive against drug Peddlers Awantipora Police arrested four drug peddlers and recovered twenty […]

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The worst is yet to come in Delhi and Mumbai, writes Barkha Dutt

The worst is yet to come in Delhi and Mumbai, writes Barkha Dutt

The financial backbone and the political nerve-centre of our country are both reeling. And the worst is still yet to come. With the biggest single-day jump in cases this week, it’s critical to understand what is going on in Mumbai and Delhi — that along with Ahmedabad and Chennai — have become the cities to […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Petrol price hiked by 59 paise per litre, diesel by 58 paise in seventh increase in a row

Petrol price hiked by 59 paise per litre, diesel by 58 paise in seventh increase in a row

Petrol price on Saturday was hiked by 59 paise per litre and diesel by 58 paise as oil companies for the seventh day in a row adjusted retail rates in line with costs since ending an 82-day hiatus in rate revision. Petrol price in Delhi was hiked to Rs 75.16 per litre from Rs 74.57, […]

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New virus cases raise fears in Chinese capital; markets closed

New virus cases raise fears in Chinese capital; markets closed

BEIJING: Beijing closed two markets on Friday and delayed the return of primary school students after three fresh coronavirus cases emerged in the capital — the first after two months of no infections in the city. They raised fears of a resurgence after China had largely brought domestic coronavirus infections under control. The majority of […]

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Sarfraz, Haider earn selections for England tour in 29-man Pakistan squad

Sarfraz, Haider earn selections for England tour in 29-man Pakistan squad

LAHORE: Former captain Sarfraz Ahmed and uncapped batsman Haider Ali were the major inclusions when Pakistan chief selector-cum-head coach Misbah-ul-Haq announced on Friday an expanded 29-member squad for the three Tests and as many T20 Internationals against England. Also returning to the national side is the aging Sohail Khan, the 36-year-old who last played at […]

 Crescent Kashmir

JKAP concerned over plight of non-COVID patients

JKAP concerned over plight of non-COVID patients

Srinagar, June 13 : Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party President (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday said the healthcare system in J&K can no longer afford to focus exclusively on COVID-19 containment, oblivious that its response to the pandemic is jeopardising the wellbeing and life of other non-COVID patients. In a statement issued […]

 Crescent Kashmir

17 COVID-19 Patients Recover At JLNM Hospital, Discharged: Dr Bilkees

17 COVID-19 Patients Recover At JLNM Hospital, Discharged: Dr Bilkees

Srinagar, June 13: Authorities of JNLM Hospital Srinagar on Saturday said that seventeen Covid 19 have been discharged after completely recovering from the coronavirus. Nodal officer JNLM hospital Dr Bilkees while confirming to KNS said that 17 patients have been discharged from the hospital today morning and said that sixteen among them belong to Srinagar […]

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Shahid Afridi Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Shahid Afridi Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Srinagar, June 13 (KNS): Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has revealed that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Posting via his Twitter handle, he wrote, “I’ve been feeling unwell since Thursday; my body had been aching badly. I’ve been tested and unfortunately I’m covid positive. Need prayers for a speedy recovery, InshaAllah” Recently, the former […]

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Revoke new media policy Hakeem yaseen to Govt

Revoke new media policy Hakeem yaseen to Govt

Srinagar, June 13 (KNS): Chairman People’s Democratic Front (PDF) Hakeem Yaseen has strongly criticised the new media policy for Jammu and Kashmir, terming it a bizzer onslaught on the freedom of press. He has demanded to revoke the media policy immediately. In a statement issued to KNS, Hakeem Haseen , while demanding revocation of the […]