Admin announces ceiling on social gatherings
Only 100 people allowed participation
Jammu: Concerned over the spike in coronavirus cases, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday restricted the ceiling on social gatherings to 100 people and also announced the postponement of Class 11 examination. The latest directive comes two days after Lt Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration deferred biannual ‘darbar move’ to Srinagar, extended closure of all […]
Increase supply of oxygen, Remdesivir to hospitals: States to Centre
New Delhi: Increasing supply of oxygen cylinders and Remdesivir in hospitals, adding ventilator stocks and enhanced supply of vaccine doses were issues raised by 11 states and Union Territories at a meeting convened by the Centre on Saturday amid a spurt in coronavirus cases. The high-level meeting was chaired by Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan […]
JK reports 1145 fresh covid-19 cases, 3 deaths
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1145 fresh covid-19 cases, the second highest single day spike in the infections this year so far, even as three more people succumbed to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. They said 503 of these cases were reported from Jammu Division and 642 from Kashmir […]
JK to have grass root participatory planning: Lt Guv
Chairs meeting with all DCs, provides insights for formulation of plans
JAMMU: ‘Janbhagidari’ would be the foundation of formulation and implementation of District Development Plans. Aspirations and expectations of common people and elected representatives, besides needs of the districts would be reflected in the Plans. Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha made these remarks while chairing a meeting with all Deputy Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir to discuss […]
Woman injured after CRPF fires on vehicle in Awantipora
Srinagar: A woman was injured on Saturday after security forces fired on a vehicle which did not stop at a checkpoint in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, police sources said. The vehicle was signalled to stop at the checkpoint in Awantipora area of the south Kashmir district, but it sped away, they said. According to […]
Penalise those who disrespect Prophet (PBUH): Imran asks Western govts

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday urged the governments of Western countries to penalise those deliberately spreading their message of hate against Muslims by disrespecting the Prophet in the same way that they had outlawed any negative comment against the Holocaust. Khan, in a series of tweets after the recent violent protest by […]
Two electrocuted in Kathua
Kathua: Two men, riding a motorcycle, were electrocuted on Saturday when they came in contact with a high tension wire during a trip to Jasrota Fort in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Suresh Sharma (27) and Aditya Naqsh Sharma (26), hailing from Samba district, visited Kali Mata temple and were on way […]
US plans to send more troops to Afghanistan

Washington: Before the complete withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by September 11, there might be an increase in number of soldiers to ensure safe and orderly drawdown, the Pentagon has said. “It is not out of the realm the possibility that for a short period of time, there will have to be some additional […]
Tourism players face cancellation amid covid surge

Srinagar: Amid resurgence in Covid-19 positive cases across India, the hoteliers and houseboat owners in the valley are facing mass cancellation of hotel bookings for the summer season. Manzoor Pakhtoon, a tour operator, said that amid a spike in Covid-19 cases, the majority of the advance bookings for the summer are getting cancelled. “The valley […]
Govt notifies 200 posts for persons with benchmark disabilities
Srinagar: The administration has notified more than 200 posts as suitable for persons with benchmark disabilities. According to an order issued by the Social Welfare department around 200 posts have been identified in different departments along with categories of disabled suitable for them. The move will broaden the scope of employment for persons with benchmark […]