Srinagar, July 27: Jammu and Kashmir reported 692 covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours while two persons succumbed to the virus during the time, officials said on Wednesday. 261 cases were reported from Jammu division and 431 from Kashmir division, taking the overall tally to 46194, they said. Among the total cases, 17050 are […]
Srinagar- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir P K Pole on Wednesday said that Muharram processions will be allowed only on permitted routes, which have been already notified by the authorities. Talking to reporters at Budgam, Pole, said that decisions regarding Muharram processions have been taken at the appropriate level. “Muharram processions will be allowed only on the already […]
Srinagar, Jul 27 : The minister of state for Home Affairs on Wednesday informed the Parliament that 15 persons lost their lives due to flash flood incident which took place near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath, but no person has been reported missing, while 42 pilgrims have died due to natural causes till July […]
Srinagar, Jul 27: At least five persons were injured after two vehicles collided along Kupwara-Sopore highway at Awatkul of Natnussa in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district this morning. Reports said that an ‘Alto 800’ bearing registration number JK09A 2951 and ‘Espresso’ car bearing registration number JK09A 6170 collided, resulting in injuries to five persons. The injured […]
Srinagar: The Chief Justice of India (CJI), N. V. Ramana, has said that Independent journalism is the backbone of democracy. “Independent journalism is the backbone of democracy. Journalists are the eyes & the ears of people. It is the responsibility of media to present facts. Media must confine itself to honest journalism without using it […]
Srinagar, July 27: Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting the Kashmir Valley with outside world, was closed due to shooting stones Mehad in Ramban district. “People are advised not to travel on Jammu -Srinagar highway without confirmation from TCU (traffic control unit) Jammu/Srinagar/Ramban,” a traffic department official said. Meanwhile he said Mughal road and […]
Srinagar, July 26: An Army soldier was injured during predawn gunfight with militants in Kulgam district of South Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. A top police officer said that the encounter ensued after a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon-and-search operation in Baryihard Kathpora area of the district. As the joint team […]
Srinagar, July 26: Norwegian ambassador to India HE Mr Hans Jacob Frydenlund today called on the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here. During the meeting, the Lt Governor and the Norwegian ambassador held discussion pertaining to healthcare facilities of J&K UT. The meeting also discussed the India-Norway cooperation in Healthcare sector. The Lt […]
Ganderbal, Jul 26: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, Arun Kumar Mehta on Tuesday said that to promote local economy, Manasbal festival was organised here and Manasbal will soon be among the popular tourist destinations in the Valley. Talking to reporters on the side-lines of the festival, Mehta said that Manasbal is not such a popular […]
Srinagar, Jul 26: The Congress party is likely to announce the new Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president soon while some of the leaders blame the ongoing questioning of All India Congress Committee (AICC) president, Sonia Gandhi for the delay. The JKPCC leaders said that the whole leadership is presently busy questioning Sonia […]
