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Day 138: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 32 domestic flights with 4,413 passengers aboard

Day 138: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 32 domestic flights with 4,413 passengers aboard

JAMMU, OCTOBER 10: On day 138 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 32 domestic flights with 4,413 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 1628 passengers aboard 11 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 21 domestic flights with about 2785 passengers aboard […]

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COVID-19: Govt evacuates 5,80,560 stranded JK residents; 4,40,268 via Lakhanpur, 1,40,292 through special trains

COVID-19: Govt evacuates 5,80,560 stranded JK residents; 4,40,268 via Lakhanpur, 1,40,292 through special trains

JAMMU, OCTOBER 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 5,80,560 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, […]

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DIPR Kashmir office sans, electricity, Water facility, higher authorities unmoved

DIPR Kashmir office sans, electricity, Water facility, higher authorities unmoved

The media persons as well as employees of Department of Information and Public Relations(DIPR) Kashmir Division are facing hardships in smooth functioning of their official work due to the lack of facilities in a rented accommodation in Srinagar. ” The building is in shabby condition. There is no proper space which an office like prestigious […]

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19 travelers among 635 new covid-19 cases in J&K, total 83064

19 travelers among 635 new covid-19 cases in J&K, total 83064

Nineteen travelers were among 635 new novel coronavirus cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the overall count to 83064. Among the fresh cases, official sources told GNS that 235 were from Jammu Division and 400 from Kashmir Valley. Giving district-wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 173 cases, Budgam 50, Baramulla […]

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2 militants killed in Pulwama gunfight: Police

2 militants killed in Pulwama gunfight: Police

Pulwama: Two unidentified militants have been killed in the gunfight with government forces that broke out at Dadoora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday afternoon, police said. Kashmir Zone Police tweeted that “incriminating material”, arms and ammunition including 2 AK rifles had been recovered from the slain duo. Police said that searches were […]

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Gunfight breaks out in south Kashmir’s Pulwama

Gunfight breaks out in south Kashmir’s Pulwama

Gunfight breaks out between militants and the government forces in Dadura area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday, reported a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS). According to the reports, a joint team of Police, Army’s, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Dadura. As the joint team encircled the […]

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Rajasthan Royals look to capitalise on Stokes’ probable return against Sunrisers

Rajasthan Royals look to capitalise on Stokes’ probable return against Sunrisers

Bruised and battered after a string of defeats, Rajasthan Royals will hope the presence of Ben Stokes gets the adrenaline flowing as they seek a revival of fortunes against a charged-up Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. Rajasthan Royals is struggling at the penultimate spot on the points table after two wins […]

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India reports 73,272 new coronavirus cases, 926 fresh fatalities

India reports 73,272 new coronavirus cases, 926 fresh fatalities

New Delhi: India reported 73,272 new coronavirus cases, taking the overall caseload to 69,79,423, while 59,88,822 people have recuperated so far, pushing the recovery rate to 85.81 percent, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated Saturday. The death toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 1,07,416 with 926 people succumbing to the disease in a span […]

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Cross border firing in Jammu

Cross border firing in Jammu

Jammu: Pakistani troops violated ceasefire overnight by unprovoked firing and mortar shelling on civilian areas along the Line of Control and International Border in two sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.   Indian troops retaliated befittingly to silence the Pakistani guns, they said, adding there was no immediate report of any casualty. […]

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Baramulla man’s body recovered in Hazratbal

Baramulla man’s body recovered in Hazratbal

Srinagar: A body of a man was recovered in Hazratbal area of Srinagar on Saturday morning, officials said. They said the body was recovered in front of an electric shop in the area. The deceased has been identified as Abdul Hameed Mir, son of Late Sheer Ali from Boniyar Baramulla. A case has been registered […]