Thousands march in NYC as curfew ends and peace prevails
New York, Jun 8 (AP) Police moved barricades Sunday so protesters could approach the Trump International Hotel and Tower in midtown Manhattan as thousands continued to march against police brutality this time without a curfew looming in the night. Mayor Bill de Blasio lifted the city’s 8 pm curfew ahead of schedule Sunday after a […]
Lockdown extended in Sgr with only minor exemptions: DDMA Srinagar
Srinagar, June 08 (KNO): Putting speculations and rumours about major relaxations to rest, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Srinagar announced the strict lockdown will continue to remain in place across Srinagar till further orders and only a few minor exemptions have been given. The announcement was made after a comprehensive review of situation where […]
Encounter in Shopian south Kashmir leaves four militants dead, 3 security men injured
Srinagar, June 08: Four militants were killed in a gunfight with government forces in Pinjora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday. Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar (IPS) said that four militants were killed in the operation, it was clean and swift. However, he said, the identity of the slain militants was yet to […]
JK reports 620 new positive cases in 24 hours, 1216 recovered so far
JAMMU, JUNE 7: The Government on Sunday informed that 620 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 37 from Jammu division and 583 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 4087. Also, 02 COVID-19 death have been reported from Kashmir division. Moreover, […]
Haj 2020: J&K Haj Committee asks pilgrims to apply for refund
SRINAGAR, JUNE 7: Executive Officer J&K Haj committee has asked the Haj pilgrims of Haj-2020, who intend to cancel their pilgrimage, to apply for refund on prescribed proforma available on Haj Committee of India website www.hajcommittee.gov.in and in Haj House, Bemina. The Executive Officer in the statement said that Haj Committee of India vide Circular No. 13 […]
SSB Sub-Inspector commits suicide in Khrew south Kashmir
Srinagar, June 7: A 58-year-old Sub-Inspector of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), deployed in Khrew area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, allegedly committed suicide on Sunday. Official sources identified the Sub-Inspector as Ashok Kumar (58), a resident of Himachal Pradesh. A police officer also confirmed that the SI of SSB ended the life and said that […]
Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in north Kashmir
Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Army has foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Naugam sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. On the night of June 3, a patrol team of the Indian Army along the LoC spotted a group of Pakistani militants trying to infiltrate into Indian territory, an […]
Medico body warns about ‘unlock’ amid surge in Covid cases
Srinagar, June 07: With Kashmir valley witnessing surge in number of Covid-19 cases, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Sunday said reopening of economic activities in presence of high degree of virus transmission would be risky. “Reopening of activities while Covid is still circulating widely will accelerate virus transmission in the community which would be disastrous,” […]
Woman held for planning ‘terror acts’ tests positive for COVID-19 in NIA custody
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) A Kashmiri woman, who was arrested earlier this year for allegedly planning a terror attack in the country during anti-CAA protests here, has tested positive for COVID-19 while in the custody of National Investigation Agency (NIA). The judge directed the NIA to admit Hina Bashir Beigh to Lok Nayak Jai […]
Shopian encounter ends, five militants reported dead
Srinagar, June 07: Five militant were killed in a gunfight with government forces in Reben area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday. Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar (IPS) said that five militants were killed in the operation. However, he said, the identity of the slain militants was yet to be ascertained. Earlier, according to […]