Lt Governor pays rich tributes to Police Martyrs; lays floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Memorial
Salutes the valour of Bravehearts of Police and other Security Forces “Don’t touch the innocents, don’t spare the culprits”: LG SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 21: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today laid floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Memorial at Armed Police Complex, Zewan on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day-2020. The Commemoration Parade is observed every year across the country on October 21 as […]
Union Cabinet approves adoption of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the adoption of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, a government spokesperson said. Briefing the press after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said the move will help establish all the three tiers of grassroots-level democracy in Jammu and Kashmir […]
Fresh summon to Dr Farooq Abdullah part of a coercive plot: NC
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Wednesday expressed anger over fresh ED summon to party President Dr Farooq Abdullah, a day after he was questioned by the same agency for a marathon six hours. The party lambasted the government for its agenda of cornering any voices of dissent. Terming these ED summons “calculated”, part of […]
Gold gains on renewed hopes of US stimulus deal, weaker dollar
Gold rose on Wednesday as optimism that U.S. lawmakers could reach an agreement on a pre-election coronavirus relief package weakened the dollar and bolstered bullion’s appeal as a hedge against inflation. Spot gold gained 0.6% at $1,918.56 per ounce by 0742 GMT, after hitting a one-week high earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures were […]
Dwayne Bravo ruled out of IPL with groin injury
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has been ruled out of the ongoing IPL with a groin injury, dealing a massive blow to the already struggling side which has very slim chances of advancing to the play-offs. The 37-year-old Bravo, an integral part of the CSK team for years now, couldn’t bowl the final over […]
Scientists raise alarm over signs of vaccine ‘hesitancy’
PARIS: Scientists called for urgent action to improve public trust in immunisation as research suggested sizeable minorities in some nations may be reluctant to be vaccinated against Covid-19. With few effective treatments and no cure for the coronavirus, companies and governments are racing to develop vaccines in a bid to arrest the pandemic. But there […]
COVID-19 cases in India climb to 76,51, 107
New Delhi: The number of new coronavirus infections reported in India in a span of 24 hours remained below 60,000 for the third consecutive day, taking India’s COVID-19 caseload to 76,51,107, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. A total of 54,044 fresh infections were reported in a day, while the death toll […]
40 cops killed in J&K this year so far, 6,000 in last 30 years: DGP Dilbagh Singh
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir police chief, Dilbagh Singh Wednesday said that 40 policemen have been killed this year in the line of duty in J&K. Speaking at the police commemoration day at Zewan, Srinagar, the DGP said so far 40 policemen have been killed this year while fighting militancy including a constable Muhammad Ashraf, […]
J-K police books ASI and SPO, recommends suspension of in-charge inspector
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir police in Kathua district have booked an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) and a Special Police Officer, (SPO) besides suspension of in charge Inspector has been recommended after they were found involved in providing fake entry passes to travellers after obtaining money from them at Lakhanpur border. A local news gathering […]
Message of police should be to not touch innocents and to not leave culprits: LG Sinha
Srinagar : The Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha Wednesday, while praising the police force, said the message of police should be clear that “don’t touch the innocents and don’t leave the culprits.” Addressing the police commemoration day at Zewan, the LG said that police is doing a commendable job especillay on the anti-miltancy […]