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Divisional single window committee clears four projects

SRINAGAR: A divisional level single window clearance committee was held under the chairmanship of Director Industries and Commerce Kashmir wherein four projects worth Rs 67.26 crore under horticulture sector were cleared. The meeting was attended by General Manager DIC Pulwama, representatives of PDD and PCB. The projects include establishment of Controlled Atmosphere Stores and manufacture […]

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J&K Bank officials meet trade bodies’ delegations in Srinagar, Jammu

J&K Bank officials meet trade bodies’ delegations in Srinagar, Jammu

Srinagar: As part of its wider deliberations to devise a framework that would be beneficial to both the banks and the businesses while dealing with the impact of Covid-19 pandemic in the UT, J&K Bank’s recently constituted Executive-level Credit Management Committees met various trade bodies’ delegations in separate meetings at Srinagar and Jammu. The interaction […]

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Police organizes solidarity’ sammelan’ for policemen, other Covid-19 workers

Jammu: Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir Dilbag Singh on Tuesday led a Solidarity Sammelan at Police Headquarters Jammu in unity with fellow policemen, doctors, paramedic staff, municipal workers and other Covid-19 workers. The solidarity Sammelan was held while observing all the social distancing norms and other protocols, reports said. ADGsP, IGsP, SSsP and […]

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Two year old among 23 test positive for COVID-19

Two year old among 23 test positive for COVID-19

Srinagar: A two-year-old from the Shopian district on Monday became the youngest in the Jammu and Kashmir to have tested positive for novel coronavirus. In all 23 fresh cases were reported in the last twenty-four hours and includes an expectant mother besides at least thirteen other women. Officials said that among the fresh cases, 15 […]

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Three militants killed in Qazigund gunfight

Six injured during blast at encounter site

Srinagar: Three militants were killed in a gunfight with government forces at Lower Munda area of Qazigund in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday. Bodies of all the militants have been recovered, officials said. Meanwhile, six people were injured in a blast at the encounter site after the firefight ended. The gunfight ensued after a […]

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Lt Guv directs for comprehensive strategy for the post 3rd May scenario

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu Monday called for preparing a comprehensive strategy for the post 3rd May scenario in advance to combat COVID-19 pandemic in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Lt Governor was chairing a meeting on COVID-19 control efforts at the Raj Bhavan soon after the interaction with the Prime […]

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JK to bear with 2G internet speed till May 11

Srinagar: The Government on Monday ordered the continuation of the ban on high-speed internet in Jammu and Kashmir till May 11. In a latest order issued by the Home Department, the reason cited for the decision includes spurt in militant violence, the launch of new outfits and “well-founded” apprehensions of the “field agencies” regarding “enhanced […]

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Internet restrictions figure in UN rapporteur’s report

Srinagar: The United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression has said that limitations imposed by the government on internet in Jammu and Kashmir have made access to basic information difficult for healthcare professionals. In his report titled “disease pandemics and the freedom of opinion and expression”, David Kaye, UN rapporteur on freedom […]

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LeT militant, associate arrested in Uri

Baramulla: Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday claimed to have arrested a militant and his associate in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Police officials said that a joint team of Army, Police and CRPF laid a naka near Namla Bridge Uri where they apprehended one militant and his associate, saying that arms and […]

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Covid preparedness is ok, but what about other ailments: DAK

Covid preparedness is ok, but what about other ailments: DAK

Srinagar: As Kashmir valley focuses excessively on COVID-19, medico body Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said it is harrowing time for people with other diseases and conditions. “Patients with non-covid health problems face immense hardships,” said DAK President, Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “People are not getting health care for other problems,” he said. Dr […]