COVID-19: 33 positive cases surface in JK, tally touches 158

Srinagar: Thirty-three people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the largest single day rise in COVID-19 cases in the Union Territory, officials said. The total number of coronavirus cases is now 158 in Jammu and Kashmir, of which 149 are active, they said. “Thirty-three new cases were detected today. […]

Admin in JK, Ladakh make wearing face masks mandatory

Jammu/Leh: Wearing face masks has been made mandatory in the Civil Secretariat-the seat of Jammu and Kashmir government–and Leh district in the Union Territory of Ladakh, officials said on Wednesday. An order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) said face masks have been made mandatory for all the officers, staff and visitors in the […]

JeM militant, active since 2018 killed in Sopore encounter

Srinagar: A JeM militant who was active since 2018 was killed in a gunfight with government forces in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday. Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar (IPS) said that while the militant was killed, searches are still underway at encounter site. He identified the slain militant has as […]

19 convicts to be released on parole, govt sources

37 under-trails granted interim bail

Srinagar: The authorities in Jammu & Kashmir have cleared 19 convicts for parole in the wake of outbreak of deadly coronavirus, sources disclosed. Highly placed sources said that authorities have given a go-ahead for temporary release of 19 convicts. “Of them, three have been released while 16 would be released in the next few days,” […]

Govt begins hunt for new BOSE chairman

5-member search committee to be headed by FC, Finance formed

Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir government has begun hunt for the new head of the prestigious Board of School Education (BOSE). The General Administration Department (GAD) on Wednesday constituted a five-member committee headed by Financial Commissioner, Finance Arun Kumar Mehta for short listing probable’s for the coveted position of chairman of the BOSE. The committee […]

Youth killed as Solar battery explodes in Khrew, 3 others injured

Srinagar: A 25-year-old youth died and three others were injured seriously when a solar battery exploded in Khrew area of Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday evening. Reports said that the blast took place inside a residential house of Ghulam Nabi Mir son of Ghulam Rasool Mir at Zantrag village in Khrew at […]

Govt announces houseboat policy for Dal, Nigeen Lake

JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC) which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu approved policy guidelines for registration, renewal and operation of houseboats in Dal and Nigeen Lake. The Administrative Council decided that the guidelines should conform to the overall framework of Dal conservation framed by the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority […]

COVID-19 Pandemic: Authorities to conduct door to door testing in Red zones

JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, who is overall in-charge of Coronavirus Control efforts in Kashmir Division today said that everyone in the society has to play its due role in breaking the chain of deadly Covid-19 pandemic. This was stated by the Advisor, during a meeting to review stock and supply position […]