11 youth traveling in a truck from Jammu to Srinagar put under quarantine
Srinagar: At least 11 youth and a truck driver, who were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, were stopped at Batote and later put under quarantine at Ramban while as their samples were also taken, officials said. Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) Ramban district Sanjay Parihar said that 11 boys and a truck driver were travelling […]
Expecting mothers in Srinagar to get special support from admin
SRINAGAR: In another instance of providing support to citizens as required in these times the Srinagar administration has put in place a mechanism under which expecting mothers will be provided requisite support before and after their deliveries. Under the initiative pregnant ladies will be provided required medical support and carried to maternity facilities on the […]
Amid lockdown market checking conducted in Sopore
Sopore: After reports of black marketing and profiteering, police along with executive magistrate, Legal Metrology, municipal council and other concerned departments of Sopore conducted market checking at various areas in the town. During market checking, erring shopkeepers and vendors especially fruit and vegetable vendors were fined on spot by the executive magistrate and other concerned […]
Youth killed in Sopore mishap
Sopore: A youth was killed in a road mishap at Bohripora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday. Officials said that a youth fell down from his bicycle and was hit with a rock in the area, resulting in his on spot death. Police officials confirmed his death and identified the youth […]
Banks, ATMs falling in ‘red zones’ to remain closed in north Kashmir’s Kupwara
Kupwara: Authorities in north Kashmir’s Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday ordered closure of seven Banks and ATMs in all the Red Zone areas. However, the authorities in the order have assured the services to be provided by mobile ATMs. Officials said the order to shut the services of seven banks falling under ‘Red Zone’ areas […]
Div Com reviews Darbar Move arrangements

Directs SMC to install De-Contamination tunnels at Secretariat, other offices
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Pandurang K Pole, Wednesday chairing a high level meeting to review arrangements being put in place for ensuing Darbar Move. In view of current COVID-19 Pandemic, threadbare discussion were held regarding sensitization, thermal screening, fumigation of vehicles of employees, along National Highway, in and around Civil Secretariat & its related offices […]
FSSAI extends renewal date of food license, registration of FBOs
SRINAGAR: In a much needed respite to the Food Business operators operating in union territory (UT) of J&K, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has extended the renewal date of food license, registration and filling of annual, half yearly returns to 30th June 2020 and 31th July 2020 respectively. The notice issued […]
FCS&CA Kashmir appeals public not to pay extra for rice, flour
SRINAGAR: The Department of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Kashmir Wednesday appealed consumers not to pay anything extra for the items bought from Ration Ghats or Fair Price shops. According to FCS&CA, the price of Rice under NFSA is Rs 3/Kg for AAY and PHH categories and Rs 15/kg for NPHH category. Likewise, […]