Letter to the Editor
Ensure availability of oxygen Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed taking effective steps to ensure the supply of oxygen across the country. PM Modi also took a detailed review of the current situation of oxygen supply and projected use in the coming fifteen days across twelve high burden states and suggested increasing oxygen production as […]
Generosities that come with Ramadan
Aadil Hussain Ramadan, the month of fasting, is superior to all other months because of the innumerable blessings it approaches with. The month not only stimulates every individual to observe uniform and timely worship but also hosts the moments in which the Holy Quran was revealed. Besides having the Night of Qadr, Makkah was conquered […]
JK reports 1145 fresh covid-19 cases, 3 deaths
Srinagar, Apr 17: 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 […]
Sporadic violence marks fifth phase of Bengal polls
Kolkata/Siliguri, Apr 17 (PTI) Sporadic incidents of violence were reported from some areas where polling is underway in the fifth phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal on Saturday, officials said. Around 69.40 per cent of the 1.13 crore voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm, they said. Polling is underway in 45 seats in […]
Woman injured as CRPF fires at ‘suspected’ vehicle in Awantipora
Srinagar, Apr 17: A woman was injured after paramilitary CRPF fired upon a vehicle in Awantipora area of Pulwama in south Kashmir district on Saturday. A senior police officer said that CRPF fired upon a ‘suspected’ vehicle, leading to the injuries to a woman who was later shifted to a hospital. Her identity was not […]
Two electrocuted in Kathua
Kathua, Apr 17 (PTI) 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 […]
Covid-19 resurgence: JK admin constitutes high level panel to ensure adequate, timely oxygen supply to hospitals
Srinagar, Apr 17: Jammu and Kashmir government Saturday constituted a high level member committee to ensure adequate and timely supply of medical oxygen to all hospitals for meeting the requirements of Covid patients. The order issued by the Commissioner Secretary to the government Manoj Kumar Diwedi, reads that sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution […]
Covid-19: Govt limits gathering to 100 people, postpones 11th class exams
Srinagar, Apr 17: Authorities have postponed 11th examination being conducted by J&K Board Of School Education and also put a ceiling on gatherings and functions, limiting the number of people to 100. “In view of COVID19, class 11th exams have been postponed,” reads a tweet by Lieutenant General Manoj Sinha’s office. “There will also be […]
Bandipora-Gurez road closed amid snowfall
Srinagar, Apr 17: Bandipora-Gurez road was again closed for traffic after fresh snowfall en route, officials said on Saturday. They said that the snowfall started overnight and snow depth of six inches was recorded at Razdan Top, located at an elevation of near 12000ft. An official said that amid the snowfall, the Bandipora-Gurez road has […]
Rains, snowfall bring back chill across Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 17: Incessant rains continued to drench Jammu and Kashmir as Srinagar and Batote recorded the highest rainfall in the two divisions respectively, officials said on Saturday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar received 24.8mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours till 8:30 a.m. The rainfall also brought the minimum temperature down […]