Deadly virus travels from Iran to Leh, 2 test positive
Leh: The two patients who have tested positive for deadliest coronavirus in Leh have recently arrived from Iran and had been there for pilgrimage purpose have been admitted to Sonam Norboo Memorial Hospital (SNM) hospital Leh, officials said. According to KNO, Medical Superintendent (MS) of the SNM hospital Leh Dr Tsering Samphel said that two […]
Avoid mass gatherings, says Govt as corona scare reaches Jammu
Srinagar: Amid coronavirus scare, the government has asked all the departments including the general public to reduce mass gatherings in order to avoid spread of novel coronavirus. Meanwhile officials said that the government has directed schools to suspend morning assembly as a precautionary measure for coronavirus. In a memorandum, released by the government, it said […]
Pall of gloom descends in Khanyar as couple, daughter charred to death in blaze
7-year-old girl rescued, locals allege murder, police conducts post-mortem of deceased, hundreds participate in their last rites outside Khanyar shrine, Admin announces Rs 15 compensation to NoKs
Srinagar: A pall of gloom descended in Khanyar locality of Srinagar’s Old City area on Saturday when three of the family members including a married couple and their three-year-old daughter were charred to death in a blaze that broke out in the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. The married couple had, however, managed to rescue their […]
Protection of land, jobs on plate, Altaf Bukhari all set to roll out Apni Party today
Former CS Vijay Bakaya, former BJP leaders among many big-wigs joining new party soon
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP), a political party led by former PDP leader and two time minister Altaf Bukhari is being launched in Srinagar tomorrow at a time when there is a total political vacuum prevailing in the Union Territory (UT). According to KNO, Bukhari who hails from Sopore in Baramulla is a […]
Sgr-Jmu highway a death trap: Shooting stone hits siblings travelling in car, one dead, another injured
Ramban: A shooting hit two siblings who were travelling in a car on Srinagar-Jammu highway leaving one dead and another one seriously injured. Official sources told KNO, that in the afternoon, a shooting stone hit a Creta car bearing number (JK01AA-9863), which was on its way to Jammu from Srinagar, near Marog Ramban area, resulting […]
Outreach, preparations hold the key
As two suspected coronavirus patients are undergoing treatment at a hospital in Jammu the administration has acted wisely by announcing closure of all primary schools in Jammu and Samba districts till March 31and immediate suspension of all biometric attendance in the Union territory. The two patients with a travel history to coronavirus-hit Italy and South […]
Greed has forced us to resort to immoral practices
Even Satan must be seeking refuge from the clutches of modern man
Mushtaq Hurra Seeking material comforts and pleasures is the nature of every human being. Man by nature loves and likes to have different luxuries of life. Even religions of the world do not denounce it. But, it should not be sought through illegitimate, unethical and illegal ways. Most of the longings and wishes push a […]
CS reviews preparations to deal with evolving situation of Coronavirus
JAMMU, MARCH 07: All systems are required to be maintained in absolute state of high alert to contain the spread of Coronavirus in Jammu & Kashmir, Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam said this during a detailed review of the preparations made and measures put in place for containment and management of the Coronavirus infection, through Video-Conference, […]
No plans to cancel Gulmarg games: Div Com
Srinagar, Mar 7: Coronavirus threat notwithstanding, Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to continue Khelo India’s first winter games at the ski resort of Gulmarg. Around 800 to 900 sportspersons are taking part in different events. The event was inaugurated by union sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday. It will continue till Wednesday. “We have […]