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LeT commander among two militants killed in Sopore gunfight

Srinagar: A top Lashker-e-Toiba ‘commander’ was among two militants killed in a gunfight at Nathipora area of north Kashmir’s Sopore on Tuesday, officials said. The encounter had ensued after a team of police, CRPF and army’s 22 Rashtriya Rifles was fired upon during a cordon-and-search operation launched in the area amid specific information about the […]

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‘Corona Curfew’ continues across JK

‘Corona Curfew’ continues across JK

143 arrested, 79 FIRs registered across Kashmir: Police

Srinagar: The Corona Curfew continued to remain in place for the fifth straight day on Tuesday with police stating that 143 persons have been arrested and 79 FIRs were registered against the persons who were found violating the lockdown norms. The lockdown was imposed on last Thursday evening and as per the orders will continue […]

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Pandemic: Retiring medicos get extension till Dec 31

Covid warriors to get special Financial Incentives

Jammu: Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Jammu and Kashmir government has announced to extended till December 31 the services of all doctors who are due to retire on or before November 30, officials said. This announcement was made by Financial Commissioner (Health and Medical Education) Atal Dulloo late night. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha […]

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Admin identifies 100 kanals of land for small arms firing range

Admin identifies 100 kanals of land for small arms firing range

Srinagar: The administration of Jammu & Kashmir has identified 100 kanals of land for use as a small arms firing range by Army in Samba district of Jammu province. Sources reveal that alternate land measuring 100 kanals of land at village Deon (Parmandal), Bari Brahmna has been identified for establishment of small arms firing range. […]

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Corruption charges: Congress seeks Union minister Jitendra Singh’s resignation

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Union minister Jitendra Singh and a high-level probe into allegations of corruption levelled against him by BJP leader and former MLC Vikram Randhawa. The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) too demanded a probe into the matter. J-K BJP secretary Randhawa, who is the […]

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Div Com visits DRDO 500- bedded Covid hospital site at B’gam

Says it can be turned into a full- fledged hospital once Covid dies down

BUDGAM: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Tuesday visited Reshipora village in Budgam district to take stock of ongoing construction work of DRDO 500- bedded Covid hospital. The Div Com was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Shahbaz Mirza, CE PWD, CE PHE, divisional heads or various departments, a team of DRDO headed […]

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DC Srinagar visits JLNM Hospital

Directs to make new oxygen plant functional within 5 days

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad today visited JLNM hospital Rainawari to oversee the functioning of Oxygen Generation Plants and other facilities made for Covid positive patients. Director Health Services Kashmir, Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, CMO Srinagar and other officers accompanied the DC during his visit. The DC was informed that 1000 lpm […]

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Private Hospitals have an important role during Covid: DC Anantnag

Asks owners for earmarking beds for covid patients, hands over Ambulance to MCCH Anantnag

ANANTNAG: To further augment and prepare the medical infrastructure for treatment of Covid patients in the district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Piyush Singla today held a meeting with the private hospitals’ and nursing home owners of the district at DC office here. Addressing the meeting, the DC said the private hospitals have an […]

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LAWDA demolishes illegal structures

SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Wing of Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) Tuesday carried out a demolition drive in the area of Nowpora, Saderbal, Baghwanpora Lal Bazar, Shalimar and Teilbal. During the drive one ground level raft, one second storey, one single storey (green Belt), one tin shed and three shops were demolished. The violators had […]

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Rs. 17 lakhs recovered as fine from erring traders

SRINAGAR: The Departments of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Legal Metrology has realized a fine of over Rs. 17 lac from erring shopkeepers across Kashmir during the past two months. As per the officials details, FCS&CA department through its enforcement squads and market checking teams imposed a fine of Rs. 8.89 lac […]