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China expresses concern over India’s ban on 59 Chinese apps

China expresses concern over India’s ban on 59 Chinese apps

Beijing:  A day after India banned 59 apps with Chinese links for engaging in activities which are “prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity” of the country, China on Tuesday voiced strong concern over the move, and said the Indian government has the responsibility to uphold the “legitimate and legal rights” of international investors. India on Monday banned […]

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Eastern Ladakh standoff: India, China hold third round of Lt Gen-level talks

Eastern Ladakh standoff: India, China hold third round of Lt Gen-level talks

New Delhi:Indian and Chinese militaries on Tuesday held another round of Lt General-level talks with a focus on finalising modalities for disengagement of troops from several friction points in eastern Ladakh, government sources said. The talks took place at a meeting point in Chushul sector on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control […]

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COVID-19: Baramulla man dies in Srinagar hospital, J-K tally mounts to 98

COVID-19: Baramulla man dies in Srinagar hospital, J-K tally mounts to 98

Srinagar: A 52-year-old man from Baramulla, who was tested positive for COVID-19, died at JVC hospital in Bemina on Tuesday, thus taking the overall death toll due to the virus to 98. Dr Shifa Deva, Medical Superintendent at JVC Bemina was quoted as saying by a local news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a 52-year-old […]

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Bijbehara encounter: Two militants killed, Search on

Bijbehara encounter: Two militants killed, Search on

Two militants have been killed in an encounter that broke out between militants and government forces in Waghama area Bijbehara belt of South kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday morning. An official told News agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that two militants have been killed in an exchange of fire while as search operation is on in […]

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Former MLA calls on Lt Governor

Former MLA calls on Lt Governor

JAMMU, JUNE 29: Sh. Daleep Singh Parihar, former MLA called on the Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today. Sh. Parihar apprised the Lt Governor about various issues of public importance of Bhaderwah area pertaining to strengthening of road network, education facilities etc. The Lt Governor assured Sh. Parihar to take […]

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Delegation led by Mayor JMC calls on Lt Governor

Delegation led by Mayor JMC calls on Lt Governor

JAMMU, JUNE 29: A delegation of public representatives from Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) led by Sh. Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor, JMC today called on the Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu here at the Raj Bhavan and apprised him of their concerning issues. The Mayor accompanied by Adv. Purnima Sharma, Deputy Mayor, JMC; Sh. Baldev Singh […]

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Bulletin on Novel CoronaVirus (COVID-19)

Bulletin on Novel CoronaVirus (COVID-19)

JK reports 144 new positive cases, 4585 recovered so far JAMMU, JUNE 29: The Government on Monday informed that 144 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 45 from Jammu division and 99 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 7237. […]

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Indian Trade Union to hold national convention to support aspirations of People of J&K: Sampat Prakash

Indian Trade Union to hold national convention to support aspirations of People of J&K: Sampat Prakash

Veteran trade union leader Sampat Prakash today said that the coordination committee of Indian Trade Union organization under the leadership of Hind Mazdoor Sabha has decided to hold national convention of all India Leaders to extend the National Level Support to the aspirations of people of the Union Territory J&K and to defend their identity. […]

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COVID-19: Court seeks response from Tihar jail on separatist leader Shabir Shah’s plea

COVID-19: Court seeks response from Tihar jail on separatist leader Shabir Shah’s plea

New Delhi: A Delhi Court Monday sought response from Tihar jail authority on a plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah, arrested in two separate cases of alleged militancy financing, seeking a separate cell in Tihar central jail in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. Special Judge Dharmendra Rana issued notice to the jail superintendent with […]

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ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTIONS

ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTIONS

UT administration has failed to curb the growing illegal constructions in Srinagar city, other towns and especially around the water bodies like Anchar, Dal and Wular lakes. Since August 5, last year when the government started a massive clampdown vested interest within the administration police and among the people starting working together resulting in a […]