Arrangements for ensuing holy month of Ramadan reviewed
BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Bhupinder Kumar Saturday chaired a meeting with the officers of various departments to discuss various arrangements for smooth celebration of the holy month of Ramadan. On the occasion, a threadbare discussion with regard to various necessities was held wherein the DC emphasized upon the concerned officers to ensure that every […]
1005 new covid-19 cases, six deaths reported in JK

Srinagar, April 10: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1005 covid-19 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the biggest figure reported in a single day this year, officials said on Saturday. They said that 299 cases were reported from Jammu division and 706 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total case tally in J&K to 137475. Also […]
Another encounter starts in Bijbehara south Kashmir

Anantnag, Apr 10: An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in orchards of Semthan village of Bijbehara area in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. An official said that a joint team of Police, Army’s 3 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants […]
South Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Kulgam village

Srinagar, Apr 10: A gunfight started between militants and government forces in Hadipora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. Reports said that a joint team of Police and army’s 34 RR launched a cordon and search operation in Hadipura. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants […]
Working to have Water Sports Academy for Olympics in JK: Lt Guv

Srinagar, Apr 10: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday said that the UT is full of talent and the government is working to see Water Sports Academy for Olympics in J&K. Addressing Khelo India function after co-inaugurating the water sports festival at famous Dal Lake here along with union minister of state for […]
IMF, World Bank urged to ensure timely delivery of safe & effective COVID vaccines across nations

Washington, Apr 10 (PTI) Asserting that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years, a joint ministerial committee of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank has urged the two global financial bodies to ensure timely delivery of safe and effective vaccines across all countries. “Timely delivery of safe and effective […]
Woman reportedly commits suicide in Anantnag

Anantnag, Apr 10: A 32-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her home in Mominabad area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. An official told that a woman (name withheld) hanged herself with the ceiling of her room. “She died on the spot,” he said. Meanwhile, police team has rushed to the […]
Follow COVID guidelines or we won’t hesitate in banning rallies: EC to political parties

New Delhi, Apr 10 (PTI) Amid rising coronavirus cases, the Election Commission has flagged instances of star campaigners and political leaders campaigning without masks, and warned it will not hesitate to ban rallies if COVID guidelines issued by it last year are breached. In a letter to leaders of all recognised political parties on Friday, […]
1.45 Lakh cases in India in new one day high, 794 deaths

New Delhi, Apr 10: With 1,45,384 fresh coronavirus infections, India has recorded the highest-ever single-day surge since the start of the pandemic, taking the tally to 1,32,05,0926, the government data this morning showed. In the last 24 hours, 794 people died; 1,68,436 people have died so far. Active cases in the country – hit by […]
COVID-19: Admin declares two more localities as micro containment zones in Sgr

Srinagar, Apr 10: The district administration Srinagar on Saturday declared two more localities here as micro containment zones. In a tweet, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Aijaz Asad, said that Hamdania Colony Rawalpora and Chinkral Mohalla Habbakadal have been declared as micro containment zones. “2 more localities declared as Micro containment zones in Srinagar. Hamdania Colony Rawalpora, […]