Changed behavior of virus can increase impact on children: Govt

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday cautioned that even though the coronavirus infection has not taken a serious shape among children till now, its impact can increase among them if there is a change in virus behaviour or epidemiology dynamics, and said preparations are on to deal with any such situation. “We reassure you that […]

LoC ceasefire being followed in letter and spirit: Army Commander

Udhampur: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Y K Joshi on Tuesday said ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan is being followed in letter and spirit by both sides, but asserted that the Indian Army is not letting its guard down even for one bit along the border in Jammu and Kashmir. The Ceasefire Understanding (CFU) […]

Beggar found in possession of over Rs 2.58 lakh in Rajouri

Jammu: A 65-year-old beggar turned out to be the owner of over Rs 2.58 lakh shortly after she was shifted to a shelter home for better facilities in Rajouri district, a senior government official said on Tuesday. The unidentified beggar, who was seen roaming the streets of bus stand and adjoining areas over the past […]

No change in schedule of two-dose vaccines: Centre

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday said mixing of COVID-19 vaccines is not the protocol yet and there is no change in the schedule of two-dose vaccines Covishield and Covaxin, amid reports that India is planning to start trials to test the feasibility of a regimen that uses two different jabs and the effectiveness of […]

Police files chargesheet against PDP’s Waheed Parra

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against PDP leader Waheed Parra in a case related to the alleged nexus between politicians and terror groups in the union territory, officials said here. The chargesheet was filed under various sections of the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act before a designated court, they […]

Admin split between two Chief Secretaries: Omar

Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday wondered if there are two chief secretaries in Jammu and Kashmir. “Two chief secretaries in J&K, an administration split between loyalists of the outgoing CS & others who want to get on with their work but can’t figure out what’s going on. So much for good governance […]

Protesting transporters decide to resume operations

Seek meeting with LG to ‘sort out problems’

Jammu: Private transporters in Jammu and Kashmir have decided to resume operations from Wednesday after keeping their vehicles off the roads for the past 42 days in protest against the government’s decision to cap the seating capacity at 50 per cent amid surging COVID-19 cases. However, they sought a meeting with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha […]

Soldier dies of gunshot injury at Jammu camp

Jammu: A soldier died of gunshot wounds from his service rifle at a camp here, officials said on Tuesday. They said it was not immediately clear whether Havaldar Sandeep Kumar died of accidental fire from his own weapon at Sunal camp in Akhnoor sector or was it a case of suicide. They said the soldier […]