235 fresh covid-19 cases report in JK
Srinagar, Mar 29: Jammu and Kashmir reported 235 fresh covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total infection tally to 130228, the official said. While the cases are lesser as compared to last couple of days, it was for the fourth running day that J&K reported more than 200 fresh covid-19 cases in […]
Injured CRPF trooper succumbs, Lawaypora attack toll 3
Srinagar, Mar 29: A CRPF trooper, who was injured in a militant attack in Lawaypora area of Srinagar last week, succumbed to injuries at hospital here on Monday, taking the number of the paramilitary men killed in the attack to three, official said. Constable Jaganath Rai of 73 battalion succumbed to his injury at SKIMS […]
Govt. rolls out Houseboats Policy
JAMMU, MARCH 29: The Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the roll-out of policy and guidelines for sustainable operation of houseboats in Dal and Nigeen lakes. In a bid to preserve the marine eco-system of both the lakes, the new policy aims to regulate the functioning of […]
Two militants involved in attack on Sopore Municipal Office: Police
Sopore, Mar 29: Senior Superintendent of Police Sopore, Sudhanshu Verma on Monday said two militants were behind the attack in which a councilor and a PSO were killed, while another councilor was injured. Talking to media on the sidelines of wreath laying ceremony at district police line Sopore, SSP said that two militants were behind […]
Basharat Bukhari, Peer Mansoor, Khurshid Alam join PC
Srinagar, Mar 29: In a significant political development, Peoples Conference led by Sajad Lone Monday received a major boost as top political leaders—Syed Basharat Bukhari, Peerzada Mansoor Hussain and Khurshid Alam today joined the party amid rousing reception. Addressing the press conference, Sajad said that he welcomes all the three senior political leaders in the […]
Mehbooba’s passport application rejected due to ‘adverse’ police verification report
Srinagar, Mar 29 (PTI) Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s application for a passport has been rejected by the Regional Passport Office here, based on an “adverse” police verification report. In a letter to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president, the passport officer has informed Mehbooba that her application for an Indian passport […]
Increase in accumulated balances in accounts of 3 JK depts due to improper planning: CAG
Jammu, Mar 29 (PTI) There was an increase in accumulated balances in 1,138 bank accounts of three departments in Jammu and Kashmir between 2014 and 2019 due to factors such as improper planning and undisbursed funds for relief or compensation to victims of militancy and natural disasters, the CAG has said. It is recommended that […]
Municipal councillor, personal security guard shot dead in Sopore
Srinagar, Mar 29 (PTI) A block development council (BDC) member and his personal security guard were killed and a civilian was injured in a militant attack outside the municipality office in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday, police said. Militants opened fire on BDC member Reyaz Ahmad and his security […]
Saudi govt issues comprehensive anti-COVID SOPs plan for pilgrims during Ramadan
Riyadh, Mar 29: Saudi government has issued a comprehensive anti-COVID SOPs plan for pilgrims to be implemented during the holy month of Ramadan. The precautionary measures include the vaccine, physical distance and wearing mask to protect the health of pilgrims, and worshipers. Head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh […]
Spike in fresh COVID-19 cases, India records 68,020 new infections
New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) India saw 68,020 new coronavirus cases in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the country’s COVID-19 tally to above 1.20 crore, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. Registering a steady increase for the 19th day in a row, the […]