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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 […]

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B2V cornerstone of good governance, acts as bridge between government & people: Chief Secretary

B2V cornerstone of good governance, acts as bridge between government & people: Chief Secretary

Meets Public representatives, deputations at Pampore Redresses scores of grievances on spot; Distributes Sporting kits, Domicile certificates, KCC, Job & Labour Cards PAMPORE, SEPTEMBER 30:  Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam today said that the Back to Village program has become a cornerstone of good governance as it acted as a bridge between government and the people. […]

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BDC Chairpersons, Political leaders from Shopian call on Lt Governor

BDC Chairpersons, Political leaders from Shopian call on Lt Governor

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 30: A delegation of BDC Chairpersons & members and political leaders from Shopian district today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan and apprised him of their concerning issues. The members of the delegation apprised the Lt Governor about the various developmental issues and needs of the district. They also […]

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Shopian fake encounter: Bodies of 3 Rajouri youth to be handed over to families: IGP Kashmir

Shopian fake encounter: Bodies of 3 Rajouri youth to be handed over to families: IGP Kashmir

Srinagar: Bodies of the three youth from Rajouri, who were killed and passed off as militants in a fake encounter at Amshipora village of Shopian district on July 18 by the Army are being handed over to the families “after due process of law”, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Range, Vijay Kumar said on Wednesday. […]