‘Covidshame’: With half burnt body family of Covid-19 victim flees cremation place

Jammu: A mob on Tuesday disrupted the last rites of a Covid-19 victim and forced his family members to flee with the half-burnt body in Jammu, prompting intervention by the administration which later ensured the cremation at another place as per protocol. A 72-year-old man, hailing from Doda district, became the fourth victim of coronavirus […]

Wazwan, political meetings prove ‘not-so-tasty’ for BJP leaders

Police registers FIR for violating lockdown norms

Srinagar: At a time when authorities are urging upon people to maintain social distancing norms while police face tough time in implementing lock-down, Bhartiya Janata Party is overruling all the directions and violating all rules by convening political meetings, joining functions, arranging Wazwan in different parts of Kashmir Valley. Reports said that BJP district president […]

223 crore loan scam: ACB arrests former chairman of Cooperative Bank

Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau(ACB) on Wednesday arrested Muhammad Shafi Dar, former chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Cooperative Bank, who is one of the main accused in Rs 223 crore loan scam. The arrest took place a day after the ACB issued a look-out notice and announced a reward for giving tip-off about his whereabouts. “Mohammadd […]

After flowers health workers showered with ‘brickbats’

Doctor beaten by CRPF men at Chadoora in Budgam

Budgam: There seems to be no end to violent attacks on health workers in Jammu and Kashmir as a senior Epidemiologist on Wednesday said he was allegedly thrashed by CRPF men in Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The senior doctor was later rescued after the intervention of locals. “What was his crime? Doctors […]

No decision taken to re-open schools in JK: Govt

College principals told to consult all stake holders on re-opening

JAMMU: The Government Wednesday said that said that it has not taken any decision to re-open the schools on June 15 in Jammu and Kashmir. This was stated by Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma, who is also in charge of School Education Department. He, however, said that instructions have been issued to schools to […]

Markets won’t be allowed to reopen: Admin

Div Com says those violating norms will face action

Srinagar: Amid reports about the reopening of markets at various places in the Valley, the divisional administration Kashmir on Wednesday said that strict action will be initiated against those found violating the government orders. Eyewitnesses said that the markets at various places have reopened after the closure of over two months in wake of the […]

Private transporters announce suspension of truck, tanker services

Jammu: Private transporters on Wednesday announced the suspension of tanker and truck services in Jammu and Kashmir but said their doors are open if the Union Territory administration is interested in addressing their genuine demands through negotiations. They also said that the government would be responsible for any shortage of essential commodities as most of […]

Kashmir Inc seeks economic package to revive businesses

Srinagar: Local traders and industries of Kashmir Wednesday demanded a comprehensive economic package to revive businesses in the union territory, saying they have suffered losses since August last year. On August 5, the Centre had revoked Article 370 of the Constitution under which the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir was granted a special status. […]

Covid-19: Former union minister Namgyal turns ‘super spreader’

His two daughters, 8 primary contacts test positive

Srinagar: The deceased Congress leader and the former union minister Phunsog Namgyal tested positive for the deadly virus a day after his death, but the damage was already done as many of his contacts had contracted the deadly virus. His two daughters and eight primary contacts tested positive for the Coronavirus while as 145 of […]