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Not even a misfire; Injury of BJP worker’s son a ”stage-managed” conspiracy to get party attention, security enhancement: Police

Not even a misfire; Injury of BJP worker’s son a ”stage-managed” conspiracy to get party attention, security enhancement: Police

Srinagar, July 18: A police probe into the firing incident at Gulgam Kupwara on Friday last has unraveled a failed attempt by BJP men to get their security enhanced as well as “more focus” from the party leadership. So far police have arrested two persons including Ishfaq Ahmad Mir who was said to have suffered […]

J&K Reports 146 Covid-19 Infections, 1 Death

J&K Reports 146 Covid-19 Infections, 1 Death

Srinagar, July 18: Jammu and Kashmir reported 146 new covid-19 cases while as one person succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. They said that 58 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu division and 88 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 319901. Regarding the death […]

No congregational prayers to be allowed on Eid-ul-Adha: Div Com

No congregational prayers to be allowed on Eid-ul-Adha: Div Com

Srinagar, July 18: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on Sunday said that no congregational prayers will be allowed on Eid-ul-Adha in the Kashmir valley in view of the prediction of Covid-19 third wave. PK Pole said that there will be no congregational prayers on Eid as the limited number of people allowed in […]

Govt Allows ‘Phased’ Re-Opening Of Higher Educational Institutions, Skill Development Centers After July 31 In J&K

Govt Allows ‘Phased’ Re-Opening Of Higher Educational Institutions, Skill Development Centers After July 31 In J&K

Srinagar, July 18: The government on Sunday allowed higher educational institutions and skill development centers in Jammu and Kashmir to considered “phased re-opening” for onsite learning after July 31 subject to the vaccination status of the students and staff. In an order by Chief Secretary and Chairperson, State Executive Committee, public and private educational institutions […]

President Kovind likely to visit J&K, Ladakh on July 25

President Kovind likely to visit J&K, Ladakh on July 25

Jammu, Jul 18: President Ram Nath Kovind is scheduled to visit Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh for three days from July 25-27. Official sources said that the President, who is also supreme commander of Armed Forces, is likely to participate in Kargil Vijay Diwas programme being scheduled to be held on July 26 at Drass War Memorial […]

Election in J&K 2-3 months after Delimitation Commission submits final report: BJP Gen Sec Koul

Election in J&K 2-3 months after Delimitation Commission submits final report: BJP Gen Sec Koul

Bandipora, Jul 17: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu Kashmir’s General Secretary Ashok Koul Saturday said that the elections in the region will be held in two-three months after the delimitation commission’s final report. Talking to reporters on the sideline of the party workers convention at Bandipora, Koul said that the elections will be held in […]

COVID-19: J&K reports one death, 179 positive cases

COVID-19: J&K reports one death, 179 positive cases

Srinagar, Jul 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Union territory on Saturday witnessed one death due to Covid-19 while as 179 fresh positive cases were also reported, taking the number of total active cases in the UT to 2,017. With one more death the death toll in the UT has reached to 4,363 and 179 fresh […]