Handwara update: Top officers among several security men lose contact with colleagues
Srinagar, May 2: Two senior army officers are among several security men who have lost contact and their fate is unknown following an encounter with militants in Chanjimulla area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Reports said that an encounter broke out around 3:45 pm today when the search team of army’s 15RR, 21 […]
All those who arrive at Lakhanpur without prior permission of JK Govt to be quarantined for 21 days at Lakhanpur
JAMMU, MAY 02: Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam today held video conference interaction with the Deputy Commissioners to discuss the action plan for allowing students and migrant labour stranded in different parts of the country. The Government has initiated the process of bringing back students and labour who had stuck in various states due to lockdown […]
Movement into Srinagar from other districts to be allowed on production of valid inter-district pass: DM
SRINAGAR, MAY 02: District Magistrate Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has ordered that movement into and out of Srinagar from and to other districts will not be allowed expect on production of a valid inter-district movement pass. The decision to regulate the inter-district movement of people including pedestrian and vehicular has been taken in view […]
Militants lob grenade on police, CRPF deployment in Tahab
Srinagar, May 2: Militants on Saturday evening lobbed a grenade on government forces deployment in Tahab area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir. Reports said that the suspected militants hurled a grenade on the joint team of police and CRPF deployed at Tahab Chowk. However, the device missed the intended target and exploded on the roadside. […]
25000 stranded persons expected to reach Kashmir
BUDGAM, MAY 02: As many as 25000 persons stranded in many parts of the country are expected to reach Kashmir, in coming days. The District Administration, Budgam finalized arrangements with the Health department to ensure proper testing, quarantine and other facilities are put in place in advance. The DC Budgam, Tariq Hussain Ganai convened a […]
Career Guidance Portal launched for J&K students
SRINAGAR, MAY 02- Department of School Education today launched Career Guidance Portal for the students of Jammu & Kashmir. The portal was e-launched by Principal Secretary School Education, Dr. Asgar Samoon, during a Joint Review meeting here at Directorate of School Education Kashmir. It is a structured and well programmed portal developed to help students […]
27 fresh cases take JK’s Covid-19 tally to 666
Srinagar, May 2: Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday reported 27 fresh cases of novel coronavirus in last 24 hours, taking the number of Covid-19 patients in Jammu and Kashmir to 666. Official sources said that 15 persons include eight members of a family of a deceased elderly woman from Rainawari area tested positive in Srinagar. […]
Army man killed, another injured in accidental fire
Kupwara, May 02: An Army man was killed while another suffered injuries in an accidental fire in Karnah sector in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. An official said that two soldiers were injured in accidental fire in Karnah sector. He said that both the army men were evacuated for treatment but one among them has succumbed […]
Encounter breaks out in Handwara
Handwara, May 02: A gunfight broke out between forces and militants in Chanjmullah village of Handwara area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Officials said that after several hours of siege in the area, contact with militants has been established. The official said that the exchange of fire is going on at the gunfight site. Meanwhile, police […]
Teenage girl rescued from abductor in Reasi, one held
Jammu, May 2 (PTI) A 17-year-old girl, allegedly abducted six days ago, was rescued on Saturday and her kidnapper arrested in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said here. The minor, a resident of Thuroo village, was allegedly abducted by Masood Ul Hassan on April 26, a police official said. He said a case […]
