Positive GST collections in the FY 2020-21 indicate revival of business, economic activities across J&K
JAMMU, APRIL 02: In a positive development for Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Goods and Service Tax (GST) revenue collections in the Financial Year 2020-21 has shown a positive growth despite constraints witnessed during the initial months of the fiscal due to Covid lockdown, indicating the revival of business and economic activities here. As […]
J&K to focus on fast-track vaccination of eligible persons in 4 districts-Jammu, Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla
JAMMU, APRIL 02: In the backdrop of recent surge in the COVID-19 cases across the country, the Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba, in a high-level meeting with the Chief Secretaries directed all the States and Union Territories to strictly implement test, trace, treat strategy, COVID appropriate behaviour and vaccination to address the challenging situation of sharp […]
Massive revamp in security cover of politicians facing threats: IGP
Srinagar, Apr 02: Jammu and Kashmir police is all set to go for a massive revamp in the security cover of politicians facing threats from the militants while as there will be fresh advisory and training to the policemen guarding the VIPs and politicians. Addressing a press conference at PCR Srinagar, the IGP Kashmir and there […]
India records highest single-day vaccine coverage
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) More than 36.7 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day coverage till now, the Union Health ministry said on Friday. Of the 36,71,242 vaccine doses, 33,65,597 beneficiaries were vaccinated across 51,215 sessions for the first dose and 3,05,645 beneficiaries received the second dose of […]
Man, son get life term for killing nephew
Muzaffarnagar, Apr 2 (PTI) A local court sentenced a man and his son to life imprisonment for killing his nephew four years ago. Nekiram and his son Chander Shekher were convicted on Thursday for killing Bachan Singh (22) in September 2017. Singh was killed with a sharp weapon after misbehaving with Nekiram’s daughter in Bhokaheri village, […]
Govt constitutes committee to resolve seniority issues of employees
Srinagar, Apr 2: The Lieutenant Governor-led dispensation has on Friday granted assent to the constitution of a committee to resolve issues vis-à-vis seniority of employees appointed under Prime Minister’s Special Package in different departments in Jammu and Kashmir. The Administrative Secretary, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction will act as Chairman and Administrative […]
Three militants involved in Nowgan attack on Thursday killed in Pulwama encounter
Pulwama, Apr 02: Three militants have been killed in an encounter in Ghat Mohalla Kakapora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday. A senior police official said that three unidentified militants have been killed in the gunfight. “The militants refused to surrender despite repeated appeals by forces,” he said. He added that slain militants were […]
COVID-19: Single-day rise of 81,466 cases, highest in six months
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) India saw 81,466 new coronavirus infections being reported in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day rise in six months, taking the COVID-19 tally of cases to 1,23,03,131, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The single-day rise in cases is the highest recorded since October […]
Pulwama encounter: Girl among two civilians injured during clashes
Pulwama, Apr 02: Two civilians including a girl were injured during clashes near encounter site in Kakapora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday. Official sources said that two civilians including a girl were injured in clashes near encounter site in Kakapora area. Block Medical Officer (BMO) Pampore, Dr. Gulzar Ahmad said that they […]
Three dead bodies recovered at different places in Jammu
Jammu, Apr 02: Three bodies including that of a woman were recovered in two separate incidents in Jammu district on Friday morning, officials said here. They said that bodies of a woman and a man were recovered from Phalian Mandal area of Jammu today morning. They said that both the bodies were shifted to a […]