Kashmir records another death due to COVID-19
Death toll touches 10, 18 more test positive for the deadly infection
Srinagar: A middle-aged man from Alamrgari Bazar Srinagar became the fresh victim of the covid-19 in Kashmir Valley on Monday, four days after his young son died of the dreaded disease. His death has taken the death toll in Jammu and Kashmir to ten. Meanwhile, 18 more people tested positive for the virus taking the […]
Div Com reviews status of smart city project
Directs concerned departments to work in unison
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P.K Pole Monday reviewed the status of Srinagar Smart City Project here at a meeting of senior officers of concerned departments. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, VC SDA, Commissioner SMC, Director Urban Local Bodies, VC LAWDA, Chief Engineer, PWD, Kashmir, RTO Kashmir, SSP Traffic City, Chief Town Planner, […]
DC Srinagar visits fire affected families at Hazratbal
Sanctions 15 lakh rupees ex gratia in favour of affected families
SRINAGAR: Following an incident of fire breaking out before dawn today at Hazratbal area the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary visited the affected families to console them and assess the damage from the tragic incident. Notably, five houses were damaged and a total of 10 families affected in the fire incident at the […]
Authorities order action against violators in red zones
SRINAGAR: Taking a serious note of instances of repeated violations of guidelines reported from Mala Mohalla neighborhood of Habak Shanpora area of Tehsil North the District Magistrate Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhury has ordered strict action under all relevant provisions of the law against violators. Notably, the said area has been notified as a COVID-19 […]
Lockdown violations: 50 shops sealed, 77 vehicles seized in Baramulla
BARAMULLA: With an aim to implement strict lockdown in order to control the spread of COVID-19 infection, Authorities in Baramulla have intensified the crackdown on all such elements who indulge in lockdown violations. District administration has scaled up anti-corona activities by mobilizing the available human resource and efforts are being made to keep public convenience […]
Evacuate stranded Kashmiris from Central Asian countries, Pakistan: Masoodi
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) MP Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi on Monday reiterated his demand of early evacuation of Kashmiris stranded in Kazakhstan, Krgystan, Uzbeistan, Pakistan and other countries. He called on External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar Monday morning and sought early evacuation of the stranded Kashmiris including students, visitors and tourists, a statement issued […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police in its recent action against drug dealings in Kulgam arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession. Officers at a checkpoint established at Main Market Nehama, intercepted an auto load carrier bearing registration number JK18 – 6793 and arrested two drug peddlers identified as Shabir Ahmad Malla resident of Mohammadpora […]
‘Online’ classes take a hit as internet gag continues in Kashmir
Srinagar: Mobile internet gag continued in Kashmir Valley for the 6th consecutive day. Though calling facility was restored, but voice calling in Pulwama and Shopian-the twin districts of South Kashmir is still blocked. In addition the 2G internet facility that was provided to the people here continues to remain suspended. Mobile internet service was snapped […]
