Despots, cowards cannot be celebrated
A A Latief U Zaman Deva Despotic realms including their abhorrent great helmsmen as reminiscent of past are alluded to in politico-societal discourses in civilised countries for reiterating and furthering the pledges to their respective national heroes to strengthen democracy as a political creed but a singular departure is visible in urban Jammu centric characters/entities […]
Implementation of WB assisted project for strengthening of healthcare institutions gets a go ahead
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 16: In an important decision that further strengthens patient care in the health institutions of J&K especially in wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, gave its nod to implementation of the World Bank assisted project for strengthening of healthcare […]
LG makes surprise visit to village; says his vision for development based on realistic planning
Srinagar, Sep 16 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday made a surprise visit to a village on the outskirts of the city and interacted with the locals, saying that his vision for development is based on realistic planning backed by financial and technical aspects. The LG’s visit to Khonmoh during ‘block […]
91 travelers among 1590 fresh covid-19 cases in JK, total tally reaches 58244
Srinagar, Sept 16: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1590 cases of novel coronavirus including 91 travelers in last 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 58244. With 832 cases reported from Jammu region and 758 from Kashmir Valley, this is for the fortnight now that Jammu and Kashmir recorded fresh infections in excess of one thousand […]
Two drivers arrested for managing fake COVID-19 Test reports
Srinagar, Sep 16: Police on Wednesday arrested two persons who were managing fake COVID-19 test reports in Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. In a statement, police said that on 15th September Police Station Kothibagh received a complaint to the effect that the complainant along with family were intending to proceed towards Jammu. On reaching TRC they […]
President Kovind to address session on NEP-2020 at SKICC on Sunday
Srinagar, Sept 16: The University of Kashmir in collaboration with the Govt. of the Union Territory of J&K is organizing a one-day brainstorming session on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) at SKICC, Srinagar on 20 Sept. 2020. Pertinently, the Union Cabinet approved the National Education Policy on 29th July, 2020 and the […]
PDP holds first meet in Kashmir after Art 370 roll back
Srinagar, Sep 16: For the first time after the abrogation of Article 370, the authorities on Wednesday allowed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to hold a meeting. The meeting was held at party’s headquarter in Srinagar in which senior party leaders including Abdul Rehman Veeri, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, Khursheed Aalam, Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, Suhail Bukhari […]
Cop among three die of COVID in Kashmir, toll 917 in J&K
Srinagar, Sep 16: Three more patients including a cop, who were tested positive for COVID-19 died on Wednesday in Kashmir, thus taking the toll of deaths due to Novel Coronavirus to 917 in the Union Territory. An official from SKIMS Soura told that a policeman from Chadoora posted at Police hospital Srinagar who was admitted at […]
‘OGW killed’ after fleeing from custody: Police, family says murdered in custody
Sopore, Sep 16: The death of a 23-year-old in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla triggered a fresh wave of anger in the district with police claiming that deceased youth was an Over Ground Worker arrested on September 15 along with two grenades and that he died after fleeing during the night raid after which […]
CRPF trooper ends life in Lethpora
Srinagar, Sep 16: A paramilitary CRPF personnel allegedly ended his life by shooting himself in a camp in Lethpora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, official sources said on Wednesday. They said at 1000 hours constable T. Sriniwas of 90 battalion, presently attached with 185 CRPF battalion, shot himself dead with his service rifle. “The […]