Govt defers ‘formal’ Dabar opening in Srinagar to June 15

Srinagar: In view of the extension of the lockdown upto May 3 and a spike in novel coronavirus cases, the J&K government on Friday deferred “formal” reopening of Darbar move offices in Srinagar till mid June. Modifying the April 10 order, the government ordered that the formal opening of the Darbar at Srinagar will take […]

Govt offices to open from April 20, schools to remain shut

Srinagar: All education institutions and training institutes in Jammu and Kashmir shall remain closed till May 3, the government ordered on Friday. However, the government has ordered the resumption of all the offices from April 20. “All the offices dealing with essential supplies/services shall be fully functional….,” reads an order issued by the government on […]

BPL families to get free ration: Srinagar admin

SRINAGAR: In view of the prevailing situation with restrictions in place due to outbreak of COVID-19 the BPL families in Srinagar will be provided free food grains for as long as the situation remains as it is. The distribution of food grains for the current month starts tomorrow and will be completed within two weeks. […]

Men who attacked SPO in Kishtwar killed during gun battle

Two militants killed in another encounter in Shopian

Jammu/Srinagar: Security forces on Friday killed four militants in two separate encounters in Shopian and Kishtwar forests, police said. Two gunmen were killed in Kishtwar forests on Friday. The duo had edarlier during the week attacked two SPOs with axes in Tander village and escaped into the jungle with their service rifles. The police and […]

Fresh snowfall forces closure of Srinagar-Leh highway

Sonamarg: The Srinagar-Sonamarg-Leh highway has been closed for the vehicular traffic after the area received fresh snowfall at the Zojila pass in the Kashmir Valley, officials said on Friday. A Border Roads Organisation official said the Zojila pass is being experiencing a fresh spell of moderate snowfall over the past few days. The bad weather […]

Folly: Scores violate lockdown orders, pelt stones on police

Bandipora: Several policemen were injured after people pelted stones on them in Ganistan area of Sumbal Bandipora on Friday, police said. Sources said that scores of people defied lockdown orders and offered Friday congregational prayers at Ganistan mosque. As the news spread in the area, police parties from Sumbal Police Station and Nowgam Police Chowki […]

Govt issues SOP’s for resuming construction during lockdown period

Srinagar: Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued instructions to the concerned departments for regulating and facilitating the construction activities to be carried out during the lockdown period while following the norms of social distancing. According to an order issued by Chief Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir, it has been impressed upon the departments to carry […]