90 travelers among 559 new covid-19 cases in J&K, Total 22959
Srinagar, Aug 5: Ninety travelers were among 559 new covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the overall count to 22959. Among them, 96 cases were reported from Jammu Division and 463 from Kashmir Valley. Giving district wise break-up of the cases, sources said that Srinagar reported 160, Baramulla 29, Pulwama 105, Kulgam 27, […]
Three BJP workers resign in Kulgam
Kulgam, Aug 05: On a day when BJP is celebrating the first anniversary of article 370 roll back, three BJP workers announced their resignation from the party before public in Qazigund area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Three party workers, who announced their resignation from BJP from Qazigund include Subzar Ahmad Paddar son of Abdul […]
‘At home’ function for Independence Day cancelled
Srinagar, Aug 5 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday said the ‘at home’ function for this year’s Independence Day at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar has been cancelled in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ‘At Home’ function for this year’s Independence Day to be hosted by the Raj […]
PM performs bhoomi pujan’ for Ram temple in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Aug 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday performed the ?bhoomi pujan’ of a Supreme Court-mandated Ram temple in Ayodhya, bringing to fruition the BJP’s ?mandir’ movement that defined its politics for three decades and took it to the heights of power. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath […]
Curbs remain in place in Kashmir valley
Srinagar, Aug 5 (PTI) Curfew-like restrictions, mainly to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, remained enforced in Kashmir on Wednesday as the union territory marks the first anniversary of revocation of special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Police and CRPF personnel were deployed in strength across the valley, especially Srinagar city, to ensure that the plans of […]
Empowering panchayati raj institutions our biggest dream: Lt Guv
Jammu, Aug 5 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration will focus on strengthening and empowering panchayati raj institutions in the coming days to address issues of misgovernance and corruption, Lieutenant Governor Girish Chander Murmu has said. Effective implementation of the three-tier panchayati raj system will help “mainstreaming of the public participation” in the decision-making process […]
Opposition meet foiled as police seals Gupkar road
Srinagar, Aug 05: Authorities on Wednesday foiled a crucial meeting of opposition mainstream leaders here at incumbent parliamentarian Dr. Farooq Abdullah’s Gupkar residence in Srinagar as no participant was allowed to reach senior Abdullah’s home. Sources said that the road leading to the residence of firmer chief minister Dr. Abdullah was sealed with pools of […]
Militants hurl grenade on forces in Shopian, no injury reported
Srinagar, August 05: Suspected militants hurled a grenade followed by firing on security forces in Bonbazar area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday. A senior police official said that militants lobbed grenade followed by firing on Forces, however in this incident no loss of life or injury has been reported. Meanwhile, whole area has […]
US looking to ramp up arms sales to India: Report
Washington, Aug 5 (PTI) The US is looking to ramp up arms sales to India, including those of armed drones that can carry over 1,000 pounds of bombs and missiles, said a media report, noting the “new push” comes following the violent clashes in June between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh. Twenty Indian army […]