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POLITICAL SPACE

POLITICAL SPACE

Government has recently allowed all the mainstream political parties to hold meetings and have lifted the restrictions on their movement and also on their activities. The National Conference was the first political force to get the space and they held a series of meetings in Srinagar to discuss the ground situation and also to take […]

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2 soldiers killed, 4 others injured in cross LoC firing in Kupwara

2 soldiers killed, 4 others injured in cross LoC firing in Kupwara

Srinagar: Two soldiers were killed and four others were injured in firing by Pakistani army along the Line of Control in Naugam Kupwara in north Kashmir, Indian army said on Thursday. “Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation along LoC in Naugam Sector, Kupwara today morning by firing mortars and other weapons. Two soldiers (were killed) […]

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Superspreaders led to 60% Covid-19 cases: Study

Superspreaders led to 60% Covid-19 cases: Study

A tenth of all patients infected with the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) become “superspreaders” and account for 60% of new infections, while 70% of infected patients do not pass the disease to anyone else, shows a study on transmission patterns of Sars-CoV-2 published in the journal Science — the first time numbers are being put to […]

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COVID-19 tally in India crosses 63-lakh mark

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 63-lakh mark

New Delhi:  India’s COVID-19 caseload breached the 63-lakh mark with 86,821 infections being reported in a day, while 52,73,201 people have recuperated so far from the disease, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The recovery rate stands at 83.53 per cent. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 63,12,584, while the death toll […]

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Soldier killed, another injured in cross LoC firing in Poonch

Soldier killed, another injured in cross LoC firing in Poonch

Jammu:  An Army  Soldier was killed and another injured when Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire and resorted to heavy firing and mortar shelling in forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said on Thursday. The Pakistan Army initiated the unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing from small arms and […]

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Unlock5: Centre Permits Schools, Colleges, Cinemas To Reopen From October 15

Unlock5: Centre Permits Schools, Colleges, Cinemas To Reopen From October 15

The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday issued new guidelines for permitting more activities in areas outside the containment zones that include opening up cinemas, theatres and multiplexes with up to 50 per cent of their seating capacity from October 15. States and UT governments have been given the flexibility to decide on reopening schools and […]

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High speed internet ban in J-K except two districts extended till 21 October

High speed internet ban in J-K except two districts extended till 21 October

Srinagar : The government on Wednesday extended ban on high-speed internet in all but two districts of Jammu and Kashmir till 21 October. “Inputs from the law enforcement agencies suggest that concerted efforts continue to be made by Pakistan, with the help of separatists/anti-national elements within the J-K to facilitate infiltration of (militants), which depends […]

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Dr Jitendra e-inaugurates PMGSY roads, bridges in J&K

Dr Jitendra e-inaugurates PMGSY roads, bridges in J&K

JAMMU SEPTEMBER 30: Union Minister of State PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh, today e-inaugurated various roads and bridges constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Superintendant Engineers PMGSY Circle Reasi and Batote and Executive Engineers PMGSYdivision Kathua, Billawer, Udhampur, Ramnagar, Mahore, Reasi, Ramban, Banihal, Doda, Thathri, Kishtwar, […]

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JK reports 975 new positive cases, 56872 recovered so far

JK reports 975 new positive cases, 56872 recovered so far

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 30: The Government on Monday informed that 975 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 568 from Jammu division and 407 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 75070. Also 17 COVID-19 deaths have been reported; 11 from Jammu […]

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Day 129: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 31 domestic flights with 4,199 passengers aboard

Day 129: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 31 domestic flights with 4,199 passengers aboard

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 30: On day 129 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 31 domestic flights with 4,199 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 1528 passengers aboard 12 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 19 domestic flights with about 2671 passengers aboard […]