KEG regrets action against news organizations, calls for revisiting media policy
Srinagar, Oct 20: Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) regrets the sealing of the Kashmir Times by the Estates Department. The quarter that was allotted to the newspaper was the office of the Jammu newspaper’s Kashmir bureau since the early 1990s. The Guild believes that the government should have followed the due process of law. In recent […]
50 travelers among 589 covid-19 cases reported in JK
Srinagar: Fifty travelers were among 589 fresh covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the total inch closer to 89000 mark. Officials said that 241 cases were reported from Jammu Division and 348 from Kashmir Valley. Th total case tally has reached 88958. Giving district wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 136 cases, Budgam […]
Three LeT militants killed in Pulwama, operation over
Srinagar, Oct 20:Three Lashkar Toiba militants were killed in an encounter in Hakripora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar told that three militants were killed in Pulwama. IGP further said that this group was involved in the attack on CRPF yesterday in which two CRPF troopers […]
Pak violates ceasefire along IB in Kathua
Jammu, Oct 20 (PTI) Pakistani Rangers opened fire at border out posts (BoPs) and civilian areas along the International Border in Hiranagar sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said on Tuesday. BSF troops guarding the borderline, retaliated effectively, they said. Officials said the Pakistani Rangers started the firing around 9.50 pm on Monday […]
Lt Guv meets NEET topper, applauds his efforts
SRINAGAR, OCT 20: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha met J&K NEET topper Basit Bilal Khan here at the Raj Bhavan today. The Lt Governor congratulated the topper for his extraordinary feat and commended him for setting an incredible example for all the youngsters. “I wish him many more laurels in the future. He represents our future […]
Pulwama encounter: One militant killed, operation on
Srinagar, Oct 20: One militant has been killed in the initial exchange of firing in Hakripora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Official sources said that one militant has been killed in the initial exchange firing. However, the identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained. Pertinently two militants were killed in an […]
High-level committee to work out roadmap, schedule for DDC election
Srinagar, Oct 20: In a significant development, Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday constituted a high- level panel to draw roadmap and detailed schedule for holding district development council polls in the Union Territory, According to an order issued by General Administration Department, the panel headed by Principal Secretary Home shall comprise of Director General of […]
Gunfight breaks out in Hakripora village in south Kashmir
Pulwama, Oct 20: A gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Hakripora area of Kakapora belt in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday. An official said that a joint team of Police, army’s 50 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the […]
India records 46,790 new COVID-19 cases
New Delhi, Oct 20 (PTI) The number of new coronavirus infections reported daily in India dropped below 50,000 nearly after three months, taking India’s COVID-19 caseload to 75,97,063, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. A total of 46,790 fresh infections were reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to […]
Polls amid COVI-19: Govt enhances expenditure limit of candidates
New Delhi, Oct 20 (PTI) The poll spending limit for candidates contesting Lok Sabha and assembly elections has been enhanced by 10 per cent based on the recommendation of the Election Commission that contestants be allowed to spend more on campaigning keeping in mind difficulties they may face due to COVID-19 curbs. The hike in […]