Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Parts Of Argentina And Chile
A powerful earthquake struck parts of north-western Argentina near the border with Chile, sending tremors across both countries, but there were no early reports of damage or injuries. The US Geological Survey said the quake was reported late on Monday and had a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 and its epicentre was 27.6 kilometres (17 miles) […]
Pulwama family hold protest, demand return of body
The family of Ather Mushtaq Wani, a teenager who was killed in an alleged gunfight in Srinagar last month, held a protest on Tuesday at their native Bellow village in southern Pulwama district and demanded the return of the bodies. Mushtaq Ahmad Wani, the father of the teenager, led the protest in which people from […]
‘Roshni’ scam: Former Pulwama DC booked by CBI
Former Deputy Commissioner of Pulwama Mehraj Ahmed Kakroo and 12 others have been booked by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the alleged illegal conferment of ownership rights on unauthorised occupants of the State land in Jammu – Kashmir under the now repealed Roshni Act. According to a report by The Hindu newspaper, […]
3 CRPF troops among 4 injured in Qazigund road mishap
Qazigund: Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops and the driver of an oil tanker were injured after a CRPF vehicle collided with an oil tanker in Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district Tuesday morning. An official said that a Casper vehicle of 46 Battalion of CRPF crashed into an oil tanker (JKO2AR-5528) in […]
Unidentified body found in Shopian orchards
Shopian: An unidentified male body was found in orchards in Awaneera area of Zainapora in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday. Officials said that a male body was spotted by some locals in apple orchards Tuesday morning and accordingly informed the police. A police officer said that “a team has rushed to the spot”. (GNS)
Freezing Cold Unabated in Kashmir, Minus 7.0°C In Srinagar
Srinagar: Intense cold conditions persisted in Kashmir Valley with Srinagar recording a low of minus 7.0°C, the weatherman said on Tuesday. A meteorological department official said that the mercury fell by six notches in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir against minus 6.4°C on previous night. At minus 8.4°C, Srinagar witnessed season’s coldest night […]
Vaccination in phases
Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha had made it clear that the vaccination started by his administration would be done in three phases and in the first phase only covid warriors, frontline workers, doctors and nurses would be vaccinated against the covid-19 infection. Government of Jammu and Kashmir has really met the challenge as it was really […]
NC deputation, BDC members meet Lt. Governor in Srinagar
Singer, composer, Jubin Nautiyal also calls on Lt Governor; discusses nurturing of JK’s singing talent SRINAGAR, JANUARY 18: Several deputations from political parties and members of the Block Development Council today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here for the redressal of grievances and other issues. A deputation of National Conference led by Member of […]
BDC Chairman Keran, JD(U) Prez, Chairman J&K RTI Movement, several delegations call on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 18: Chairman Block Development Council Keran Kupwara, President J&K unit of Janta Dal (United), Chairman J&K RTI Movement, and other delegations from various parts of Kashmir today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. President J&K unit of Janta Dal (United), G. M Shaheen called on Lieutenant Governor and discussed […]
82 new COVID-19 cases in J&K
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Monday reported 82 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 123425. Of the cases reported today, 46 were reported in Kashmir while Jammu division reported 36 infections.