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DDC B’la distributes essential commodities

BARAMULLA: As part of the initiative launched by the district administration to avert any difficulty that may arise due to shortage of essential commodities in view of lockdown in the district the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Baramulla, Dr. G N Itoo, today distributed rice, flour and other essentials among various destitute families of Old Town Baramulla. He […]

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Encounter breaks out along LoC in Kupwara

Srinagar: A gunfight broke out between militants and army in woods along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday. Reports said that the soldiers manning the fence near “Teen Behak” in the Jumgund area of the LoC at around 1:00 p.m. intercepted the movement of a group of militants believed […]

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No passes required for vehicles carrying essentials: IGP

Srinagar: Amidst the ongoing lockdown ordered by the government to prevent spread of coronavirus, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar (IPS) on Wednesday said that no passes are required for load carriers carrying essentials goods, both within the UT or even interstate. “No passes are required for load carriers carrying essential goods from […]

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JK has 55 positive cases of coronavirus

JK has 55 positive cases of coronavirus

Srinagar: The Covid-19 cases have soared in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir with new six cases reported from Kashmir division on Tuesday, taking the total toll to 55 in Kashmir “6 new positive cases confirmed in Kashmir Division. All contacts of previous positive cases. Meanwhile contact tracing continues in both Jammu and Kashmir […]

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Several areas declared red zones

Srinagar: Amid surge in coronavirus cases, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday declared seven areas in central Kashmir and 20 villages elsewhere as red-zones. According to the official announcement, Mehjoor Nagar, Natipora, Lal Bazar, Eidgah and Shalteng in Srinagar besides Chadoora in Budgam district have been declared as Red Zones. Similarly 20 villages including […]

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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 […]