International passengers with negative COVID-19 test report can skip institutional quarantine: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 2 (PTI) The Union health ministry on Sunday issued a set of revised guidelines for international arrivals wherein passengers flying to India from August 8 can skip institutional quarantine if they submit COVID-19 negative test reports. According to the guidelines, this test should have been conducted within 96 hours prior to undertaking […]
Congress calls for independent commission to probe assets of former ministers, legislators in JK
Jammu, Aug 2 (PTI) Expressing strong resentment over “criminal silence” of the government on the serious allegations of land grabbing involving some politicians, the J&K Congress on Sunday demanded setting up of an independent commission to probe properties and assets of all former ministers and legislators of Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu and Kashmir administration […]
JK records 444 new corona positive cases
Srinagar, Aug 2: Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday recorded 444 new COVID-19 cases. An official spokesman said that 444 new positive cases have been reported in J&K: 206 from Jammu Division and 238 from Kashmir Division, taking the overall tally to 21416 in J&K
Chenab rail bridge to be ready by next year
New Delhi, Aug 2 (PTI) The world’s highest railway bridge over river Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir will be ready by next year, and will connect the valley with the rest of India by train for the first time by 2022, officials said on Sunday. The bridge, which has a central span of 467 metres, […]
High time Mehbooba Mufti is released, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Aug 2 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday demanded the release of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, saying India’s democracy is damaged when the government illegally detains political leaders. The Peoples Democratic Party leader has been in detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA) since Jammu and Kashmir’s special […]
BSF constable, two others held by Pb police in cross-border drugs, arms smuggling racket
Chandigarh, Aug 2 (PTI) A BSF constable and two others have been arrested in a cross-border smuggling racket of drugs and weapons, the Punjab police said on Sunday. A .30 bore, made-in-China pistol along with five live cartridges and Rs 24.50 lakh were recovered from the three accused, identified as Border Security Force Constable Rajendra […]
Abrogation of JK’s special status neither ushered in development nor ended terrorism: Abdullah
Jammu, Aug 2 (PTI) Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the abrogation of the erstwhile state’s special status had neither ushered in development nor put an end to terrorism as being narrated by some vested interests in New Delhi. He also alleged that the BJP has not learnt any lessons […]
Lt Governor greets people on Raksha Bandhan
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 02: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu has extended his heartiest greetings to the people of J&K on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. In his message of greetings, the Lt Governor observed that Raksha Bandhan is a festival symbolic of love and respect between brothers and sisters which defines the unique feature of […]
Complete lockdown in Baramulla from tomorrow: DC
Baramulla, August 02: As a precautionary measure to minimise the spread of COVID-19 positive cases in the district, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr G N Itoo today said that there shall be complete lockdown in both urban as well as rural areas with effect from 03 August 2020 till further orders. He said that the decision […]
Home Minister Amit Shah says he has tested positive for coronavirus
New Delhi, Aug 2 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said he has tested positive for coronavirus and is getting admitted to a hospital following the advice of doctors. Shah, 55, stated this on his Twitter handle. “I have undergone a coronavirus test after showing initial symptoms and have tested positive. My health […]