Coronavirus: FIR against two persons for concealing travel history
Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday claimed to have registered an FIR against two students for concealing their travel history to evade necessary quarantine process. A police spokesman in a statement said, “Upon the information received from the magistrate that two persons of Awantipora area have concealed their travel history in order to […]
Four injured in Banihal mishap
SRINAGAR: Four people were injured on Monday after a car fell into a deep gorge in mountainous district Banihal. Eyewitnesses said that the accident took place on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Shabanbas when the victim’s were going from Jammu to Srinagar on his vehicle Alto800 bearing registration number (JK22B-2499). A police official told that injured […]
5 militant associates arrested, arms and ammunition recovered in North Kashmir
SRINAGAR, March 23 :Police on Sunday evening claimed to have recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from Keran sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district after apprehending militant associate group sources said. Official sources told GNS five militant associates were arrested by Sopore police who were involved in providing logistic support and shelter to […]
COVID-19: Admin orders FIR against south Kashmir man for hiding travel history to Pakistan
SRINAGAR: Amid raging scare about spread of coronavirus, authorities in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has ordered the filing of an FIR (First Investigation Report) against a person from Awantipora Tehsil who allegedly misled the authorities by hiding travel history to Pakistan. “A case was recommended for registering of an FIR on Sunday against the person who […]
Govt considering doorstep ration distribution
Advisor Baseer Khan chairs high-level meet, directs DCs to work out modalities Urges people to remain alert, cooperate with authorities, directs admin to increase quarantine facilities SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today said that Government is considering to start doorstep ration distribution amid situation arising due to COVID-19 pandemic. In […]
Ensure smooth movement of essential service vehicles: Div Com to DCs
Urges people to adhere health advisories SRINAGAR MARCH 22: Amid Coronavirus threat, the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to ensure smooth movement of essential services vehicles like Health, Ration, Water, PDD and other services across valley. In case of short fall of manpower in essential services department, he also […]
Advisor Baseer Khan visits Srinagar Airport, City quarantine centers
Reviews preparedness; asks under quarantine persons to cooperate SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today visited Srinagar Airport to review the preparedness of the Divisional Administration to tackle the spread of COVID-19. After reaching the Airport terminal, the Advisor was passed through Health Screening desk where doctors tested him properly. Khan […]
Govt declares 16 services, commodities as essential services
JAMMU, MARCH 22: In view of the situation arising due to COVID-19, Secretary Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Simrandeep Singh today issued an order declaring 16 services as Essential services and commodities within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the order, the Essential Services will include Supply of Groceries (wholesalers and […]
Restrictions ordered across Srinagar up to March 31
Complete shutdown of business establishments across the district: DM Essential services, funerals/cremations, media exempted SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: As a precautionary measure aimed at preventing spread of the coronavirus infection the District Magistrate, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has ordered imposition of restrictions across Srinagar up to March 31. The order directs that all kinds of business […]
Kashmiri youth lodged in UP jail brought back to valley
Srinagar: A Kashmiri youth lodged at Uttar Pradesh Jail has been brought back to Kashmir. Police sources told Kashmir News Trust a Kashmir youth from Bandipora who was arrested last year in August after the abrogation of Special Status and shifted to UP’s Ambedkar Jail has been brought back. Sources identified the youth as Adil Bashir […]