Govt blocks 12 pro-Khalistani websites
New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) The government has ordered to block 12 websites linked to pro-Khalistani outfits, a source aware of the development said on Tuesday. Some of the blocked websites were being directly operated by outlawed organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). These websites were carrying pro-Khalistani content. “12 websites have been ordered to be […]
10 crore Americans have already voted, another 6 crore likely to vote today
Washington, Nov 3 (PTI) A record number of nearly 10 crore Americans have already exercised their franchise in the presidential election, with another six crore likely to vote on the real election day on Tuesday. An estimated 16 crore people casting their votes in a presidential election is a record in itself in terms of […]
Polling begins in 2nd phase of Bihar assembly election
Patna, Nov 3: Voting began for the crucial second phase of the Bihar assembly elections in which over 2.85 crore voters are eligible to decide the fate of nearly 1,500 candidates across 94 assembly segments on Tuesday. Notable among the candidates is RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav, the opposition Grand Alliance’s Chief Ministerial candidate, who is seeking […]
Winter means more caution
As the winter season is here the task ahead of us to control the spread of covid-19 has become all the more difficult and necessary as well. We are fast approaching one lakh mark on positive cases and the deaths due to covid-19 too are a reality. Since the numbers are pretty high given our […]
France and Islam
Asad Mirza The French attacks on Islam and its Prophet are nothing new, we only have to peep a little bit into the past, to find the roots of this hatred. The recent storm over the inflammatory statements against the Holy prophet and Islam itself, by the French President Macron has set the Muslim world […]
Yateem Foundation organizes two day volunteer’s workshop
Srinagar: The speakers at JKYF’s two day Regional Level volunteers’ workshop on “Social Service: Contemporary Challenges & Way Forward” at BAITUL HILAL, Chawalgam in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district laid emphasis on basic understanding of issues and challenges confronting underprivileged, poor, resource less and disadvantaged sections of people in Jammu & Kashmir. The speakers described humility, […]
Govt orders transfers, postings
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday ordered transfer and postings of various officers. An order issued here said that Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, IAS (JK:2012) Additional Secretary to the Government, Finance Department, holding additional charge of CEO, Mission Youth, CEO, ERA and Additional Secretary to the Government, Information Department, shall also hold […]
Govt. fixes mutton rate at Rs. 480 per Kg
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER-02: The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Pandurang K Pole today chaired a meeting of Rate Fixation Committee and fixed rates of mutton at Rs 480 (retail) and Rs 450 as (wholesale) rates in Kashmir. The meeting, among others was attended by Director FCS&CA, Director Animal Husbandry, ADC Srinagar, JD Extension, Technical Officer Sheep Husbandry besides […]
13 travelers among 385 New Covid-19 Cases in JK
Srinagar, Nov 2: Jammu and Kashmir reported 385 new covid-19 cases including 13 travelers in last 24 hours, taking the total case tally to 95710. Among the fresh cases, officials said 251 cases were reported in Kashmir Valley and 134 in Jammu division with 108 alone reported from the winter capital of the J&K. Giving […]
Attack on BJP leader in Ganderbal: Three militant associates held
Srinagar, Nov 02: Jammu and Kashmir police Monday claimed to have cracked the militant attack case where in the militants targeted the house of BJP’s district vice president for Ganderbal district, Ghulam Qadir in which a militant and police constable was also killed, stating that three more militant associates involved in the act have been […]