JK reports 359 covid-19 cases, one death

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 359 fresh covid-19 cases, the most in a day so far this year, to take the overall tally of the infections to 130587, officials said on Tuesday. Also, one death due to the virus was reported taking JK’s fatality count to 1990—735 in Jammu and 1255 in Kashmir. This is […]

IGP admits security lapse in Sopore attack

Says PSO should have retaliated to repulse militant attack

Srinagar: Admitting a security lapse in Sopore militant attack in which two Municipal Councilors and a cop were killed, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar Tuesday said that had the PSO’s present at the spot retaliated, militants would not have succeeded in their efforts. He said four PSOs have been suspended while as […]

Kashmiri cyclist paddles his way into Guinness Book

Covers 3,600 Kms Kashmir-Kanyakumari distance in 8 days recorded time

SRINAGAR: Adil Teli, a professional Kashmiri cyclist created history by covering the 3600 kilometers distance between Kashmir to Kanyakumari within eight days, one hour and 37 minutes time duration. Braving all odds including rough terrains, harsh climatic conditions, traffic snarls and other difficulties, Adil kept on riding with full energy to break the Guinness Book […]

Govt orders transfer of 10 KAS officers

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday ordered transfer of ten KAS officers in the interest of administration. According to an order, Asif Hamid Khan (KAS), Registrar, Cooperative Societies, J&K, has been transferred and posted as Member, J&K Special Tribunal (Srinagar Bench). Rohit Khajuria (KAS), awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, […]

Functioning of Houseboats: Admin rolls out policy for houseboats in Dal, Nigeen lakes

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday rolled out a policy aimed at regulating the functioning of the houseboats moored in the world famous Dal and Nigeen lakes by adopting the models of sustainable and responsible tourism. Under the new policy, the houseboats are required to be registered online, subject to the fulfilment of […]

Srinagar among 46 districts in India showing rise

Srinagar: Srinagar is one of 46 hotspot districts in India showing an exponential rise of COVID-19 cases, officials said. They said that 46 districts in India contribute over 70 per cent of cases and deaths of the total since first March 2021. They said that out of 46 deaths, 25 are from Maharashtra, four from […]

Temperature records slide as Kashmir gets rains

Weather to remain dry till April 04: MeT

Srinagar: Plains as well as the higher reaches of Kashmir on Monday received fresh rainfall, bringing the temperature down across the Valley. The rainfall started on the intervening night of Sunday-Monday and continued till the afternoon. Deputy Director Meteorological department, Mukhtar Ahmad said that both—plains as well as higher reaches received light to moderate rainfall […]