Fresh trouble as New York imposes curfew, Trump threatens to use military
New York, Jun 2 (AP) New York City imposed a late-night curfew Monday as officials tried, unsuccessfully, to prevent another night of destruction amid protests over George Floyd’s death. With an 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew, New York joined other cities around the country in imposing such measures after days of unrest. The limit […]
Militant killed in Tral south Kashmir, ‘operation on’
Srinagar, June 02: One militant was killed in an ongoing gunfight with joint team of police, CRPF and army in Saimoh area of Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday. Official sources said that while one militant has been killed, his associate is believed to be still holed up. ‘There has been no firing […]
Thej Kaad: A unique festivity
‘Thej Kaad’ and other related activities are part of our ancestral legacy
Mushtaq Hurra Villages are the factories which provide the rest of the country with produce needed for sustenance. Villages are always the hub of agricultural and horticultural activities. They produce our favourite foods, fruits and vegetables. Thus, they play an important role in the progress and prosperity of the region. Paddy cultivation is an important […]
Positive thinking: The best cure for all ills
Eijaz Mir The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose…..Khalil Jibraan Human being is gifted with a sense of rationality through which he could differentiate himself from other creatures of the world. The gift of mental health is the best possible gift one could […]
COVID-19: Summer vacation of HC, District & Subordinate Courts cancelled
JAMMU, JUNE 1: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, in view of prevailing circumstances arising out of COVID-19 pandemic and its adverse impact on functioning of Judicial entities, has cancelled its ensuing summer vacation, scheduled to be commenced from 8th June, 2020. Besides, the routine fifteen day summer vacation in District and Subordinate Courts […]
Authorities in Kashmir planning to reopen schools from mid-June
Srinagar, June 1 (PTI) Authorities in Kashmir are planning to reopen schools, which have been closed due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown, in the valley from the middle of June this year. The government schools have been asked to provide two reusable masks and a pair of hand gloves to each student while installing hand sanitisers […]
JK reports 155 Covid-19 cases, tally crosses 2600 mark
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 155 cases of novel coronavirus on Monday, taking the number of Covid-19 patients in J&K to 2601. An official statement issued here said that 53 cases were reported from Ramban, 21 from Doda, 12 from Anatnag, 11 from Kupwara, 10 from Srinagar, eight from Jammu, six each from Baramulla and […]
JK reports 3rd Covid-19 death in a day, toll touches 31
Srinagar, June 1: The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 31 in Jammu and Kashmir as third fatality was reported due to the deadly virus in J&K on Monday. Dr. Mir Mushtaq, Deputy Medical Superintendent District Hospital Pulwama said that a 70-year-old-man was brought dead to the hospital this morning. “His swap sample was […]
JK reports two Covid-19 deaths
Srinagar, June 1: Two deaths were reported in Jammu and Kashmir due to Covid-19 on Monday, reports said. They said that a day after a 45-year-old man from Shopian district died at SKIMS Soura, his swap sample returned positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday, taking the death toll due to the dreaded disease in […]