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Restrictions, lockdown continues

Srinagar: There was let up in restrictions and lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir for the 13th straight day on Tuesday with authorities continuing to act tough against those violating the government’s prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPc in wake of the deadly Coronavirus. Reports said that strict restrictions continued to remain in place in Srinagar […]

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CS reviews status of National Highway

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, Tuesday chaired a meeting to review status of restoration and repair works on National Highway at Dalvas near Nashri Tunnel which was damaged due to massive landslide resulting suspension of all vehicular traffic. Regional Officer NHAI, J&K, briefed the Chief Secretary about status of restoration and repair works […]

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Spare hospitals for severe cases of coronavirus: DAK

Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday has urged health authorities in Kashmir valley to spare hospitals for patients who have severe disease from the novel (new) coronavirus. “Most people infected with the novel virus do not require hospitalization,” said DAK President, Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “We need to reserve hospital infrastructure and manpower for […]

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Declare travel history or face legal action, say authorities in Kashmir

Srinagar: People who entered Kashmir after March 1 have to declare their travel history within two days or face legal action, authorities said on Tuesday as they battle to check the spread of the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir. District magistrates in Kashmir have also asked people associated with members of the Tablighi group, […]

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JK government infuses 500 Cr capital in J&K Bank

JK government infuses 500 Cr capital in J&K Bank

Relaxations implemented in line with RBI Guidelines: J&K Bank CMD

Srinagar: J&K Bank Monday received Rs 500 Cr capital infusion from the government of Jammu and Kashmir to meet the Basel-III requirements. The government had already set aside the amount meant for equity infusion or recapitalization of the bank. Expressing his gratitude towards the government, particularly the Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu, for timely infusion […]

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Easy movement of trucks: Control Room established at Lakhanpur

Easy movement of trucks: Control Room established at Lakhanpur

JAMMU: The government has set up a 24×7 Control Room at Lakhanpur for hassle free movement of trucks carrying essential supplies to UT of JK. The centre at Lakhanpur will ensure that the waiting time of truck is minimised and trucks are cleared within 30 mins of reporting. The control room can be contacted for […]

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Man injured in Kulgam militant attack succumbs

Srinagar: A man, who was injured in a militant attack in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on March 21, succumbed to injuries at a hospital here on Tuesday, police said. Waseem Ahmad (25), resident of Turigam Yaripora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, was shot at and injured by militants, a police official said. […]

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Amid Coronavirus scare troops conduct CASO

Pulwama: Amid the coronavirus scare government forces launched a nocturnal cordon and search operation in Samboora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Eyewitnesses said that soldiers from 50 Rashtriya Rifles and Central Reserve Police Force personnel laid a siege around Samborra at 6 on Monday evening that culminate at 12:30 am in the night. Witnesses […]

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Release detainees, restore 4G internet in JK: AI

Srinagar: Amnesty International India on Tuesday urged the government of India to immediately restore high-speed 4G internet services and release all detainees in Jammu and Kashmir in view of Coronavirus. Amnesty International India in a statement said that as Jammu and Kashmir enters the next phase of lockdown this time due to COVID-19, the Government […]

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COVID-19 cases swell to 49 in JK

11 more cases test positive on Monday

Srinagar: The COVID-19 positive cases continue to soar in Jammu and Kashmir with eight more cases reported as positive in Kashmir and three cases in Jammu division on Monday taking the total number of positive cases in the UT to 49. Of the total figure, two people died and two have recovered. On Monday morning, […]