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C-Section deliveries on rise in Kashmir, over 42 percent cases witnessed from Apr-Aug 2020

C-Section deliveries on rise in Kashmir, over 42 percent cases witnessed from Apr-Aug 2020

  Srinagar, Sep 30: In a worrisome development, Kashmir has witnessed over 42 percent Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) deliveries in various hospitals associated with Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) and different Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) of the region in five months. In various Community Health Centers (CHSs), Sub-District Hospitals and other medical institutions of […]

Govt extends 4G internet ban in J&K except 2 districts till October 21, cites infiltration, propagation of militancy to do so

Govt extends 4G internet ban in J&K except 2 districts till October 21, cites infiltration, propagation of militancy to do so

Srinagar, Sept 30: The government on Wednesday extended ban on high-speed internet in all but two districts of Jammu and Kashmir till October 21 . “Inputs from the law enforcement agencies suggest that concerted efforts continue to be made by Pakistan, with the help of separatists/anti-national elements within the J&K to facilitate infiltration of (militants), […]

Shopian ‘fake encounter’: Bodies of 3 labourers being exhumed, handed over to families, says IGP

Shopian ‘fake encounter’: Bodies of 3 labourers being exhumed, handed over to families, says IGP

Srinagar, Sept 30:Bodies of three youth labourers from Rajouri, who were killed in an “encounter” at Amshipora village of Shopian district by the Army on July 18 and labelled as “militants”, are being handed over to the families “after due process of law”, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Range, Vijay Kumar said on Wednesday. The […]

CRPF seeks land for camps in 29 J&K locations: Report

CRPF seeks land for camps in 29 J&K locations: Report

Srinagar September 30: : The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has sought land in Jammu and Kashmir to establishment permanent camps for its battalions, stating that it is not expecting any reduction in deployment of its troops due to constant Pakistani “shenanigans” in the region, The Print has reported. According to the report, a meeting […]

Govt Suspends Another KAS Officer pending Inquiry

Govt Suspends Another KAS Officer pending Inquiry

Srinagar, Sept 29: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday suspended a senior KAS officer pending enquiry into his conduct. “Pending enquiry into his conduct, Dr. Bharat Bhushan, KAS, Managing Director, J&K SC, ST and OBC Development Corporation, is hereby placed under suspension, with immediate effect in terms of Rule 31 of Jammu and Kashmir Civil […]

COVID-19: 18 more die, 1,081 test positive in J&K

COVID-19: 18 more die, 1,081 test positive in J&K

Srinagar, Sep 29: The deadly virus on Tuesday claimed 18 more lives taking the death toll to 1164 in the Union Territory while 1081 fresh cases tested positive, taking the total number of positive cases to 74095 in J&K. Of the total 74,095 cases, 45,392 are from Kashmir and 28,703 from Jammu division. Officials said that […]

Two persons arrested in connection with alleged Shopian fake encounter sent for 8 days judicial remand

Two persons arrested in connection with alleged Shopian fake encounter sent for 8 days judicial remand

Srinagar, September 29: Two persons arrested in alleged Ashmipora Shopian fake encounter case were produced in District Court Shopian by police on Tuesday and has been sent for eight days judicial remand. Reports said that two persons has been sent for judicial remand in connection with the Ashmipora Shopian encounter in which three labourers from […]