Govt constitutes committee to resolve seniority issues of employees
Srinagar, Apr 2: The Lieutenant Governor-led dispensation has on Friday granted assent to the constitution of a committee to resolve issues vis-à-vis seniority of employees appointed under Prime Minister’s Special Package in different departments in Jammu and Kashmir. The Administrative Secretary, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction will act as Chairman and Administrative […]
Three militants involved in Nowgan attack on Thursday killed in Pulwama encounter
Pulwama, Apr 02: Three militants have been killed in an encounter in Ghat Mohalla Kakapora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday. A senior police official said that three unidentified militants have been killed in the gunfight. “The militants refused to surrender despite repeated appeals by forces,” he said. He added that slain militants were […]
COVID-19: Single-day rise of 81,466 cases, highest in six months
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) India saw 81,466 new coronavirus infections being reported in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day rise in six months, taking the COVID-19 tally of cases to 1,23,03,131, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The single-day rise in cases is the highest recorded since October […]
Pulwama encounter: Girl among two civilians injured during clashes
Pulwama, Apr 02: Two civilians including a girl were injured during clashes near encounter site in Kakapora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday. Official sources said that two civilians including a girl were injured in clashes near encounter site in Kakapora area. Block Medical Officer (BMO) Pampore, Dr. Gulzar Ahmad said that they […]
Three dead bodies recovered at different places in Jammu
Jammu, Apr 02: Three bodies including that of a woman were recovered in two separate incidents in Jammu district on Friday morning, officials said here. They said that bodies of a woman and a man were recovered from Phalian Mandal area of Jammu today morning. They said that both the bodies were shifted to a […]
UN condemns violence against Myanmar protesters and deaths
United Nations, Apr 2 (AP) The UN Security Council late Thursday strongly condemned the use of violence against peaceful protesters in Myanmar and the deaths of hundreds of civilians, but dropped the threat of possible future action against the military following the February 1 coup. The British-drafted press statement approved by all 15 council members […]
Encounter rages in Pulwama, no militant body visible yet: Police
Srinagar, Apr 02: The fierce gunfight has entered into last stage between militants and government forces at GathMohalla area of Kakapora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday. A senior police officer said that the operation is in final stage, an IED has been placed at the encounter site as the house is well build. […]
Covid corners JK, 461 cases, 4 deaths reported
Srinagar: Covid-19 infections recorded in a single day this year hit a new high as Jammu and Kashmir reported 461 fresh cases during the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. Among the fresh cases, they said, Jammu division reported 100 cases and Kashmir 361, taking the J&K’s overall infection count to 131421. Also, four […]
