J&K Bank inks MoU with JMC: Bank nominated as preferred Banker
Jammu: In yet another tie-up to synergize relationship between Jammu and Kashmir Bank and different Government departments, the Bank Thursday entered into an agreement with Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) at Jammu, according to which the latter has nominated the Bank as a preferred Banker. Commissioner JMC Avny Lavasa (IAS) signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
Drug peddler held in Anantnag
Srinagar: Police has arrested a drug peddler along with 10 grams of heroin in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said on Thursday. Station House Officer Anantnag Mir Masarat said that a drug peddler identified as Zahid Farooq Dar son of Farooq Ahmed Dar of Botingoo was apprehended at Khanabal with 10 grams of heroin. He […]
CRPF officer slips to death in Shopian
Shopian: A Central Reserve Police Force officer died after falling from a two storey building in South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Police sources said that a CRPF Assistant Sub Inspector identified as Shyam Singh who was posted at 178 Battalion CRPF Reshipora Shopian fell down from the two storey building and sustained grievous injuries. They said […]
Drive against illegal mining: Special Task Force conducts series of raids, surprise inspections
JAMMU: The Special Task Force, constituted by government to keep check on illegal mining on Tawi River Bed, conducted a series of raids, surprise checks and seized 1915 MT minor Minerals from various places. The STF conducted raids and surprise checks at a dozen places from Bajalta to Gole Gujral on the left and right […]
All Schools, coaching centres closed till April 30
Srinagar, Apr 15: Government on Thursday extended till April 30 the closure of schools amid continuing upsurge in covid-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir. “All schools in J&K shall continue to remain closed for imparting on-campus / in- person education to the students of all classes (i.e., up to and including Class 12), till 30.04.2021,” […]
Ongoing J&KBOSE class X exams cancelled
Srinagar, Apr 15: The administration on Thursday cancelled ongoing exams of J&K BOSE for remaining subjects of Class X and postponed class XII exams. “In view of rising cases of COVID19, Class X ongoing exams for remaining subjects has been cancelled and their promotion to class XI will be decided on the basis of their […]
JK reports 1141 fresh Covid-19 cases, four deaths
Srinagar, Apr 15: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1141 new covid-19 cases, second highest count so far this year, even as four more people succumbed to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. They said that 434 of the fresh infections were reported from Jammu Division and 707 from Kashmir Valley, taking […]
HC allows 50 people to offer namaz 5 times a day at Nizamuddin Markaz during Ramzan
New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed 50 people to offer namaz five times a day at the Nizamuddin Markaz mosque during Ramzan. Justice Prathiba M Singh directed the Station House Officer of Nizamuddin police station to permit entry of 50 people five times a day to offer namaz only […]
Covid-19 upsurge: Govt Defers Darbar Move, Secretariat to function from Srinagar and Jammu: Lt Guv
Srinagar, Apr 15: The government on Thursday differed Darbar Move and ordered that the Civil Secretariat, the seat of Jammu and Kashmir administration, shall function both in Srinagar and Jammu. “In view of sharply rising cases of COVID in J&K, the Govt has taken few important decisions ensuring safety of employees…•Darbar move deferred because of […]
Pak man repatriated, 4 days after arrest along LoC in Poonch
Poonch, Apr 15: Authorities on Thursday repatriated a resident of Pakistan administered Kashmir, four days after he was arrested army’s 19 Kumaon near Balakote along the Line of Control in Poonch. The man, Ghulam Qadir son of Mohammad Din, resident of Village Ghim in Nikial, (Pak) had inadvertently crossed the LoC on April 11. “He […]
