109 new COVID-19 cases in J&K
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday reported 109 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 123647. Of the cases reported today, 64 were reported in Kashmir while Jammu division reported 64 infections.
Introductory Ski course for outside J&K boys batch sponsored by Tourism Department begins at Gulmarg
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 20: The first outside J&K boys batch being sponsored by the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir was Wednesday flagged off from TRC Srinagar towards Gulmarg for the 7-Day introductory Ski Course there. The 20 member group of boys drawn from various States & UTs including Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, West Bengal, New Delhi and Ladakh […]
Lt Governor declares open Premier League in Jammu
JAMMU, JANUARY 20: Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing revolution in the sports sector. The UT Government is taking innovative measures to overhaul the sports ecosystem of J&K, ensuring modern sports infrastructure coupled with world class training for the young sporting talent to make J&K a sporting power house. Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha made these remarks […]
Govt asks employees to attend main 26 Jan function, warns against dereliction
Srinagar: The government has asked its workforce to attend the main official 26 January functions in Jammu and warned them that any dereliction will be construed as disobedience of the instructions. “The main function of the Republic Day-2021 is being held at the Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu, where the Lieutenant Governor will preside over the […]
Leaking Military Info An Act Of Treason, Those Involved Should Be Punished: Cong On Arnabgate
In a strongly-worded statement, senior Congress leader AK Antony on Wednesday said, leaking official secrets and information regarding any kind of military operation is an act of treason and those involved must be punished. “Leaking of official secret of military operations is a national security matter and is treason. Whoever is party to this leakage […]
Iran nuclear deal at ‘critical juncture’, warns EU
BRUSSELS: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has warned the Iran nuclear deal is at a “critical juncture”, as Tehran’s moves to breach it threaten efforts to get the US back on board. “We have seen very concerning developments on the nuclear side as well as new rounds of US sanctions,” Borrell wrote to EU […]
South Africa series could be make or break for struggling Pakistan team
THE proud and valiant team of Nepalese climbers created history by scaling the mighty K2 in the life-threatening winter season a few days ago. By all counts, they ought to have have used some super skills to accomplish the herculean task. The forthcoming home series against South Africa may also prove to be no less […]
Haryana trucker’s body found in J-K stream two days after accident on national highway
Banihal/Jammu: The body of a 22-year-old truck driver from Haryana was found in a stream in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Wednesday, two days after his vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a 150-foot-deep gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, officials said. The Jammu-bound truck rolled down into a stream at Sherbibi on […]
31-member Parliamentary committee to visit Kashmir
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture is set to visit the Kashmir valley on 21 January. The 31-member committee, headed by Rajya Sabha MP from Andhra Pradesh T G Venkatesh, will undertake a “study visit” of Srinagar and Gulmarg from 21 to 23 January, Indian Express reported. The members of the committee […]
Three militants killed, four troopers injured along LoC after “infiltration bid foiled”
Srinagar: At least three heavily armed militants were killed while four soldiers sustained injuries after army foiled a major infiltration bid along the LoC in Keri Battal area of Jammu’s Akhnoor. A local news gathering agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) quoting defence sources reported that on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, a group […]