Soldier dies of gunshot injury at Jammu camp
Jammu, Jun 1 (PTI) A soldier died of gunshot wounds from his service rifle at a camp here, officials said on Tuesday. They said it was not immediately clear whether Havaldar Sandeep Kumar died of accidental fire from his own weapon at Sunal camp in Akhnoor sector or was it a case of suicide. They […]
Block development fund announced for 31 blocks in Ladakh
Leh, June 1 (PTI) As a step to empower Panchayati Raj institutions in Ladakh, LG Radha Krishen Mathur has announced block development fund of Rs 1 crore each for all 31 blocks in the current financial year. The plans to be undertaken under this fund will be approved by BDC chairpersons in plan formulations meeting […]
Long hunt comes to end, after 35 years man arrested by Police
Srinagar, Jun 1: A man ran out of his luck after police arrested him after thirty five years in Reasi of Jammu division on Monday. Police said that team of Police Station Arnas arrested absconder Mohammad Shafi son of Lala Bakerwal resident Matlote, an wanted criminal accused under section 406, 34 and 224 RPC, after […]
COVID-19: 165 fresh cases reported in Ladakh, one more dies
Leh, June 1 (PTI) Ladakh has recorded 165 fresh COVID-19 cases that has taken the total infection tally to 18,662, while one more person died taking the death toll to 189, officials said on Monday. As many as 105 people were discharged from hospitals after recovering from the infection, pushing the total number of recoveries […]
China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu
Beijing, Jun 1 (PTI) China has reported the first case of human infection with the H10N3 strain of bird flu from the country’s eastern Jiangsu province, China’s National Health Commission said on Tuesday. The patient, a 41-year-old man from Zhenjiang city, is currently in a stable condition and meets discharge standards, the state-run CGTN TV […]
Covid-19 Claims 16 more lives in JK
Srinagar, June 1: Jammu and Kashmir reported 16 more covid-19 related deaths since last evening, taking the overall toll due to the virus to 3923, officials said on Tuesday. Seven of the fatalities were reported from Jammu division and nine from Kashmir Valley, the officials said. Among those who succumbed to the virus in the […]
Second dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: FAQs about blood clots, safety, risks and symptoms
Ontario (Canada), Jun 1 (The Conversation) Rare but serious blood clots that have been linked the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine have many people especially those who have already had one dose of the vaccine looking for information. Here are answers to some key questions. If I had a first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, should […]
Mufti Faiz-ul-Waheed passes away
Srinagar, June 1: Renowned Jammu-based Islamic scholar Mufti Faiz-ul-Waheed, who first translated Quran into Gojri language, has passed away in a Jammu hospital on Tuesday, officials said. Mufti Faiz-ul-Waheed was admitted at Acharaya Shri Chander College of Medical Science (ASCOMS) Jammu and died days after his tests returned negative for the covid-19. Confirming it, Medical […]
India reports 1.27 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 2,795 deaths
New Delhi, June 1: India witnessed a considerable decline in the number of covid-19 positive cases while as 2795 deaths were reported during the past 24 hours, officials said. They said that 1.27 lakh new COVID-19 cases were reported in last 24 hours, 16% fewer than yesterday. They said that number of deaths also witnessed […]
Pakistan army: Militants in twin attacks kill 4 troops in SW
Quetta, Jun 1 (AP) Suspected militants attacked a Pakistani security post and hours later targeted a vehicle carrying troops Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least four soldiers and four insurgents, the military said. The military said the first incident in southwestern Pakistan occurred when a group of militants attacked a security post in […]
