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COVID-19: J-K records 1,457 new cases; total 63,990

COVID-19: J-K records 1,457 new cases; total 63,990

Srinagar: Seventy-seven travelers were among 1,457 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking its total count to 63990, reported a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS). Unidentified official sources told GNS that 817 cases were from Jammu and 640 from Kashmir Valley. Giving breakup of the cases, they […]

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In parliament, NC leaders protest against “fake encounters and custodial killings”

In parliament, NC leaders protest against “fake encounters and custodial killings”

On Sunday, the National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah staged a protest demonstration outside Parliament against “fake encounters and custodial killings in Kashmir”. Mr. Abdullah along with Hasnain Masoodi, both members of parliament, were protesting against the alleged staged gunfight in Shopian by the army in which three were killed; and against the alleged killing […]

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Sopore, Batmaloo killings raise doubts over cops’ claims

Sopore, Batmaloo killings raise doubts over cops’ claims

Srinagar: Two civilian killings in the past few days at the hands of police and security forces in Kashmir have raised a question mark on the claims of officials that they were killed in “crossfire”. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has already said that he will not tolerate any police excess and has assured justice to such […]

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Lt Governor tours Anantnag, reviews developmental scenario

Lt Governor tours Anantnag, reviews developmental scenario

“Atmosphere of Change is visible in J&K, Youth to be the drivers of Progress”, Lt Governor e-inaugurates and lays foundation stones of developmental projects worth Rs.92.23 Crores Inaugurates Women’s T20 cricket tournament at GDC, Khanabal e-foundation stone of Degree College, Mattan Laid Meets various delegations including BDC’s, Public Representatives, and Leaders of Political parties International […]

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Day 118: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 29 domestic flights with 4,005 passengers aboard

Day 118: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 29 domestic flights with 4,005 passengers aboard

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 19: On day 118 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 29 domestic flights with 4,005 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 1289 passengers aboard 10 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 19 domestic flights with about 2716 passengers aboard […]

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JK reports 1492 new positive cases, 40265 recovered so far

JK reports 1492 new positive cases, 40265 recovered so far

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 19: The Government on Saturday informed that 1492 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 831 from Jammu division and 661 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 62533. Also 21 COVID-19 deaths have been reported; 14 from Jammu […]

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COVID-19: Govt evacuates 4,65,721 stranded JK residents; 3,30,845 via Lakhanpur, 1,34,876 through special trains

COVID-19: Govt evacuates 4,65,721 stranded JK residents; 3,30,845 via Lakhanpur, 1,34,876 through special trains

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 4,65,721 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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50 percent discount on water and electricity charges only for industrial and commercial consumers, not domestic bills: J&K govt clarifies

50 percent discount on water and electricity charges only for industrial and commercial consumers, not domestic bills: J&K govt clarifies

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday issued a clarification regarding the discount on electricity and water charges it announced along with a Rs 1350 industrial revival package earlier in the day. Spokesperson J&K government, Rohit Kansal tweeted that the 50 percent discount on electricity and water charges announced in today’s package corresponded to […]

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Army porter slips to death in Machil in north Kashmir’s Kupwara

Army porter slips to death in Machil in north Kashmir’s Kupwara

An army porter died on Saturday in Machil area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. According to SSP Kupwara Shriram Ambarkar, the deceased was on duty when he slipped to death. “The porter was associated with army’s 45RR unit in Machil Kupwara”, said the SSP. The deceased was taken to a nearby hospital where doctors declared […]

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15-year-old boy drowns while taking bath in Dal Lake

15-year-old boy drowns while taking bath in Dal Lake

A 15-year-old boy drowned while he was taking a bath in the interiors of Dal Lake at Jogi Lankar in Rainawari area of Srinagar on Saturday. An official told the news agency KNO that the teenager was taking a bath along with two others in the Dal Lake when he drowned. “His body was fished […]