5 militants killed in encounter in J-K’s Shopian district
Five militants were killed in a gunfight that erupted between militants and security forces in Shopian district on Wednesday. The gunfight – the third in Shopian district since Sunday – erupted during a cordon and search operation at Sugoo Hendhama village. Their identity and affiliation is being ascertained. According to an intelligence input, militants were hiding in […]
J-K Police Start Summoning People After Open FIR Against Criticising High Court Judgment
Jammu and Kashmir Police have started investigation in a case where an open FIR was registered against those criticising the High Court judgment that upheld the detention of Kashmir Bar President Mian Qayoom on ideological grounds. “I am undergoing chemotherapy. I was called by the police on the phone and asked to appear in the […]
Turkey unveils new coronavirus restriction easing plans
Turkey’s president on Tuesday revealed new plans to ease restrictions in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus, including the July 1 reopening of theaters, cinemas and other entertainment centers. In a televised addressed following his first face-to-face meeting with Cabinet members _ after almost three months of teleconference meetings _ Recep Tayyip Erdogan also […]
Mechanism worked out for transportation of Cherry, other fruit: Advisor Sharma
Srinagar, June 9 (KNS): Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, K.K. Sharma today said that the government has worked out a mechanism for ensuring speedy transportation of the horticultural produce especially the seasonal fruit cherry by way of various interventions. The Advisor said this while interacting with the representatives of the cherry processing unit holders during his […]
Div Com reviews arrangements at Covid Care Centre, MMC Wayil
Ganderbal, June 09 (KNS): The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P.K Pole today visited the Mini Maternity Centre (MMC) Wayil Ganderbal, designated as Covid Care Centre for conduct of surgeries and treatment of Covid-19 positive and suspected pregnant women of the district. During the visit, Div Com took firsthand appraisal of facilities available there, he took stock […]
Power shutdown
SRINAGAR, JUNE 09: According to the Power Controller, Kashmir Province, in order to carry out cutting of non fruit bearing trees for shifting of various electric lines on the left side of the flood spill channel shut down of 33 kV line of Sharifabad-HMT shall be observed as per programme below. During the shutdown, the […]
Imperial College promises low-cost access to vaccine; China’s first jab by autumn
While some potential vaccines have emerged in the global race to find a way to stop the spread of Covid-19, there seems to be a prestige battle going on between the US and China over which country can immunise its citizens first. As of Tuesday, Covid-19 has affected more than 7.11 million people globally and resulted in […]
Hakeem Yaseen demands relief package, free ration for hailstorm hit farmers
Srinagar,June 9 (KNS):Expressing concern over massive devastation caused to standing crops and orchards due to insistent hail storm coupled with gushy wind thunders in Khansahib , Budgam and some other areas of the valley , Chairman Peoples Democratic Front ,(PDF) Hakeem Yaseen has demanded a comprehensive relief package for the affected farmers besides providing them […]
Security Cover Could Have Saved Village Head’s Life: J&K Congress Chief
Jammu: Condemning the killing of Ajay Pandita, Congress sarpanch in Jammu and Kashmir, party President Ghulam Ahmad Mir said that had Pandita been provided with security cover, such an incident would not have occurred. Speaking to news agency ANI, Mr Mir said, “Had he been provided with a cover (security), we might not have seen […]
Pulwama craving for basic amenities: Dr Samiullah
SRINAGAR, June 9 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) leader Dr Mir Samiullah on Monday toured many areas of Pulwama assembly segment and urged the government to pay attention towards its inhabitants who are suffering immensely for want of basic amenities. In a statement issued to KNS, Dr Samiullah demanded immediate macadamisation and repair […]