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Burglars steal medical equipments

Srinagar: Coronavirus scare is turning out to be blessing in disguise for the burglars who strike at will these days not even sparing the health centres, shrines and the homes of Covid-19 patients. Well placed sources said that burglars barged into the Health Sub-Centre at Saloora area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and stole a […]

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DDC’s orders immediate axing of female Russian Poplar trees

Shopian/Bandipora: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Shopian, has directed all Tehsildars to axe the female Russian Poplar trees, pollen of which has been a public concern in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. According to an order issued in this regard, the DC has impressed the Tehsildars of the district to identify the said trees within their […]

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SIDCO donates Rs. 18.10 lakh to J&K Relief Fund

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO) Saturday donated Rs 18.10 lakh to J&K Relief Fund to strengthen the ongoing efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). In this regard, Managing Director J&K SIDCO, Ravinder Kumar here presented a cheque of Rs 18, 09,640 to Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce Department, Manoj […]

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First victory for youth of J&K: NPP on amendment in domicile rules

Jammu: Describing the amendment effected in the domicile order as the first victory for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, the National Panthers Party (NPP) on Saturday said the move had come as a pleasant relief for millions of aspiring youth of the Union Territory. Though there were certain other aspects in domicile law which […]

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Five fresh COVID-19 cases reported in JK, total tally 75 now

Five fresh COVID-19 cases reported in JK, total tally 75 now

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir on Friday reported five new cases of coronavirus, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Union Territory to 75, a senior government official said. As many as 5,316 people were put under surveillance on Friday, increasing the total number of people being monitored for suspected coronavirus infection to 22,993, […]

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Fighting corona: Russian poplar proving ‘unpopular’ in Kashmir

SFC to axe all female poplar species within a week

SRINAGAR: As Kashmir valley is facing the spread of the deadly coronavirus, authorities have decided to take remedial measures as Russian popular trees can play havoc with the lives of the people in the coming days. In compliance to orders passed by the High Court J&K in Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Nos-834/2015, 1637/2015 & 976/2016, […]

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Decongesting jails: Govt authorizes DGP prisons to grant special parole

Srinagar: A day the Jammu and Kashmir Government authorized him to grant special parole for at least eight weeks to a category of convicts with certain exceptions, the Director General of Police (Prisons) J&K, on Friday said that process has been started and may take few days. “We are considering cases. It will take some […]

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Four overground workers of LeT arrested

Srinagar: Security forces have apprehended four overground workers of Lashkar-e-Toiba outfit from Handwara and Sopore areas of north Kashmir, officials said here on Friday. A cordon and search operation was launched in Shalpora village in Handwara area of Kupwara district late on Thursday night following information about presence of militants there, the officials said. Two […]

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489 persons in quarantine test negative, walk home

Srinagar: At least 489 persons who were quarantined here in different hotels and other Government Buildings have tested negative. All these persons have been sent back to their homes with the suggestion that they should quarantine themselves in homes for next 14 days. District Development Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Chowdary said that from past […]

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Fighting coronavirus: Away from media glare many selfless people offer help

Srinagar: At a time when most of the NGO’s and groups help needy for seeking cheap publicity, various local groups have taken up the task to offer a helping hand that too without getting noticed. ‘Athwaas’ (Group of Humanity) is one such group that is trying to reach out to those in need. The group […]