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JK reports 975 new positive cases, 61351 recovered so far

JK reports 975 new positive cases, 61351 recovered so far

JAMMU, OCTOBER 03: The Government on Saturday informed that 975 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 591 from Jammu division and 384 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 78228. Also 19 COVID-19 deaths have been reported; 11 from Jammu […]

 Crescent Kashmir

B2V a unique opportunity to participate in developmental process from grassroots level: Advisor Bhatnagar

B2V a unique opportunity to participate in developmental process from grassroots level: Advisor Bhatnagar

KUPWARA, OCTOBER 03: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today said that Back to Village programme has revolutionary effect which has rejuvenated the enthusiasm of people in general and youth in particular to participate in the developmental process of Jammu and Kashmir from grassroots level. The Advisor made these comments while addressing a large […]

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Unnecessary interference in education sector, harassing officials derailing education sector: PSAJ

Unnecessary interference in education sector, harassing officials derailing education sector: PSAJ

Private Schools association of Jammu (PSAJ) has condemned the behaviour of some third party actors of the society who with their deeds and statements are hell-bent to derail the education sector which is already reeling under the challenges of COVID. In a statement issued to KNS reads, the Association said that the current times are […]

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“Panchayats in J&K to be a new model of equitable development & growth in the country; people of J&K will decide their own priorities & administration will be facilitator”, Lt Governor

“Panchayats in J&K to be a new model of equitable development & growth in the country; people of J&K will decide their own priorities & administration will be facilitator”, Lt Governor

BANDIPORA, OCTOBER 03: “Panchayats in J&K to be a new model of equitable development and growth, where people will decide their own priorities and administration will be the facilitator. No hollow announcements, will deliver what I promise”, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha made these remarks during his visit to Nesbal, Bandipora on the second day of […]

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Army builds memorial in Ladakh for soldiers killed in Galwan Valley clash

Army builds memorial in Ladakh for soldiers killed in Galwan Valley clash

New Delhi: The Indian Army has built a memorial for its 20 personnel who were killed while valiantly fighting Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on June 15, official sources said on Saturday.   The memorial, located at Post 120 in eastern Ladakh and inaugurated earlier this week, mentions the heroics of the […]

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Masks not about being a ‘tough guy’: Joe Biden after Trump gets Covid-19

Masks not about being a ‘tough guy’: Joe Biden after Trump gets Covid-19

President Donald Trump, along with the first lady, being tested positive for COVID-19 is a “bracing reminder” to take the virus seriously, his Democratic challenger Joe Biden said, urging people to wear masks, wash hands, and maintain social distancing. “Sending my prayers (for) health and safety of the first lady and the president of the […]

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Chennai Super Kings coach Fleming fumes, defends move to send Kedar ahead of Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings coach Fleming fumes, defends move to send Kedar ahead of Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming lost his cool and lashed out at those questioning the thought process behind sending Kedar Jadhav ahead of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in their Indian Premier League match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. CSK lost by seven runs to the David Warner-led side here on Friday for their third straight defeat in […]

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India’s COVID-19 death toll crosses one lakh

India’s COVID-19 death toll crosses one lakh

New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 death toll crossed one lakh and the infection tally climbed to 64,73,544, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease crossed 54 lakh pushing the recovery rate to 83.84 per cent, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.   The total coronavirus cases mounted to 64,73,544 with 79,476 […]

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PM Modi inaugurates world’s longest highway tunnel in Rohtang

PM Modi inaugurates world’s longest highway tunnel in Rohtang

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the strategically important all-weather Atal Tunnel, which reduces the distance between Manali and Leh by 46 km and the travel time by four to five hours, at Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh. Atal Tunnel, built by the Border Roads Organisation, is the longest highway tunnel in the world. The […]

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India’s Covid-19 tally mounts past 6.47 million, recoveries over 5.4 million

India’s Covid-19 tally mounts past 6.47 million, recoveries over 5.4 million

India’s tally of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) mounted to 6,473,544 after 79,476 new infections and 1,069 related deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Union health ministry on Saturday. The number of active cases was 944,996 and the country’s death toll mounted to 100,842, the health ministry’s dashboard showed […]