Strategic Sgr-Leh highway re-opened on ‘trial basis’
Zojija pass, Mar 19: The strategic Srinagar-Leh highway was Saturday thrown open in a record time of just 73 days on trial basis by the Beacon authorities, which otherwise would remain closed for five to six months altogether leaving the Ladakh region totally cut-off. The Beacon men cleared the snow at Zojila pass and other […]
‘Shab-e-Barat’ observed across Kashmir valley
Srinagar, Mar 19 (PTI) ‘Shab-e-Barat’ was observed across the Kashmir valley with night-long prayers at major mosques and shrines even as no congregation was allowed at the historic Jamia Masjid here, officials said on Saturday. Devotees thronged mosques and shrines on Friday night to pray and participate in the recitation of the Holy Quran, while preachers […]
Admin has decisive control over ‘terrorism’ in JK: Amit Shah
Jammu, Mar 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Saturday said the biggest achievement of Centre post Article 370 abrogation in J&K was that for the first time the administration has a decisive control over terrorism. He said J&K government has successfully managed to ensure over Rs 33000 Cr investment while as democracy has been taken […]
Rains lash parts of Kashmir valley
Srinagar, Mar 19: Rains lashed most parts of Kashmir Valley with northern Kupwara district receiving highest rainfall on Saturday, officials said. Amid cloud cover, night temperatures increased further across Jammu and Kashmir barring the famous ski resort of Gulmarg. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, received 6.0mm of rainfall […]
Putin rallies behind troops while lethal fire rains down
Lviv, Mar 19 (AP) As Russian troops rained lethal fire on Ukrainian cities, Vladimir Putin appeared at a huge flag-waving rally to lavish praise on his Russian forces, while Ukrainian’s president accused the Kremlin of deliberately creating a humanitarian catastrophe. Russia’s president addressed the packed Moscow stadium Friday, saying the Kremlin’s troops had fought shoulder […]
India logs 2,075 fresh COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths
New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) India’s COVID-19 tally increased to 4,30,06,080 on Saturday with 2,075 fresh infections, while the active cases declined further to 27,802, according to Union health ministry data. The death toll due to the viral disease climbed to 5,16,352 with 71 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases […]
China reports 2 COVID-19 deaths, first in more than one year
Beijing, Mar 19 (AP) China’s national health authorities reported two COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, the first recorded rise in the death toll since January 2021, as the country battles an omicron-driven surge. The deaths, both in northeastern Jilin province, bring the country’s coronavirus death toll to 4,638. China reported 2,157 new COVID-19 cases from community […]
JK reports 15 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar, Mar 18: Jammu and Kashmir reported 15 fresh Covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. They said eight of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and seven from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 453520. Giving district wise […]
Lt Governor extends Shab-e-Baraat greetings
JAMMU, MAR 18: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Shab-e-Baraat. In his message, the Lt Governor said that observance of the auspicious occasion endorses the spirit of forgiveness, benevolence, hope and good deeds. “May the auspicious occasion further […]
LeT module busted in Pulwama, six militant associates held: Police
Srinagar, Mar 18: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday claimed to have busted a militant module by arresting six militant associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Pulwama. A police spokesman in a statement issued here said that Police in Pulwama have busted a militant module of LeT and arrested six militant associates. The arrested persons have […]