Downtown sealed ahead of July 13 events
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar Government had deployed additional forces in downtown Srinagar on Tuesday because of the July 13 day as this day used to be commemorated annually here by all the governments before the abrogation of article 370. Reports said that police and security forces had sealed the martyr’s graveyard at Khawaja Bazar […]
ACB books Beacon, private construction company for laying sub-standard macadam on NH in Baramulla
Baramulla: The anti-corruption bureau (ACB) has registered a case against BEACON authorities and proprietors of a private construction company for laying sub-standard macadam on National Highway from Kitchama to Baramulla in this North Kashmir district. As per a statement, ACB registered an FIR against “gross violations committed” by BEACON authorities while executing work for […]
Gold, silver rates edge higher in Indian markets: Check prices here
Prices of gold and silver edged higher in Indian markets on Tuesday, tracking positive global cues. On MCX, gold futures were up 0.2 per cent to ₹47,881 per 10 gram while silver rose 0.36 per cent to ₹69625 per kg. In the previous trade, the gold had closed at ₹46,965 per 10 grams. In global […]
One dead, several injured during Euro 2020 celebrations in Italy
One person died and several were injured during sometimes wild celebrations in Italy after its football team’s triumph over England in Sunday’s Euro 2020 final. A 22-year-old man died in a car crash in Caltagirone, in Sicily, as he was rushing to the town centre to join victory festivities, police said. In the financial capital Milan, 15 […]
Thai govt imposes tough Covid-19 curbs, curfew in Bangkok
BANGKOK: More than 10 million people were placed under fresh Covid-19 restrictions and a curfew in the Thai capital on Monday, as the kingdom battled a surge of cases worsened by the highly infectious Alpha and Delta variants. Thailand has so far recorded more than 345,000 cases and 2,791 deaths — with the bulk of […]
MP Cabinet Rolls Out Rs 1,000 Additional Pension For Widows Of Bhopal Gas Leak Victims
State Home Minister of the Madhya Pradesh cabinet Narottam Mishra , on Tuesday announced roll out of an additional pension of Rs 1,000 per month for widows of the Bhopal gas tragedy victims. After the cabinet meeting, Mishra, who is also the government’s spokesperson, told reporters, “This is in addition to the social security pension for […]
Srinagar projects
Srinagar city being developed as a smart city along with Jammu is getting special focus and attention from the government so that these two cities of Jammu and Kashmir get the required projects completed within the timeline set by the authorities. Recently LG Manoj Sinha e-Inaugurated multiple projects of Srinagar Smart City so that it […]
Militant’s body recovered from river in Rajouri
Body of a militant has been recovered from a river in Daddal village of Rajouri’s Sunderbani after which it has been taken into possession by security forces. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a body of a militant was seen floating over Daddal rivulet by locals who informed police after which police and […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
JK reports 155 new positive cases, 311782 recovered so far SRINAGAR, JULY 12: The Government on Monday informed that 155 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 42 from Jammu division and 113 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 318848. […]
DC Bandipora reviews Eid-ul-Adha arrangements
Directs for strict adherence to Covid protocol, intensifying market checking BANDIPORA, JULY 12: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad today convened a meeting of all Sectoral officers to review the arrangements for the upcoming festive occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. The meeting was informed that on the eve of Eid ul Adha, the Sheep Husbandry […]