Preparing for Covid vaccination : UNICEF to stockpile half a billion syringes by year-end
United Nations: UNICEF said it will stockpile 520 million syringes in its warehouses, as part of a larger plan of one billion hypodermic needles by 2021, to guarantee initial supply and help ensure that syringes are available in countries before the COVID-19 vaccines arrives. As the world awaits a COVID-19 vaccine, UNICEF has begun laying […]
Leaders criticise sealing of newspaper office in Srinagar
Srinagar: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reacted sharply to the sealing of the office of ‘Kashmir Times’ here by authorities, while a group of about dozen journalists offered their services for free as a mark of solidarity with the newspaper. The Estates Department on Monday sealed the office of the prominent English […]
Three arrested for IPL betting in Kathua
Jammu: Three persons were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly betting on IPL cricket matches in Kathua district, officials said. They said a manhunt has been launched for apprehending three more people involved in the matter. After receiving several complaints regarding involvement of some people in betting on IPL matches on the pretext of doubling their […]
Ladakh’s COVID-19 tally rises to 5,647 with 49 fresh cases
Leh: Ladakh’s COVID-19 caseload climbed to 5,647 on Tuesday as 49 more people tested positive for the disease in the union territory, according to an official bulletin. Of the 49 fresh cases, 46 were detected in Leh district and three in Kargil district, officials said. The number of active cases in the region has fallen […]
Sarpanch, others booked for ‘misusing’ revenue official’s stamp
Jammu: Police on Tuesday booked a sarpanch and a few others for allegedly misusing a revenue official’s stamp in Rajouri district, an official said. He said the matter came to light that a sarpanch from Odharni panchayat allegedly made a fake stamp of the revenue official in Khawas area and prepared some documents to press […]
Pak violates ceasefire along IB in Kathua
Jammu: Pakistani Rangers opened fire at border out posts (BoPs) and civilian areas along the International Border in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district, officials said on Tuesday. BSF troops guarding the borderline, retaliated effectively, they said. Officials said the Pakistani Rangers started the firing around 9.50 pm on Monday and targeted BoPs and villages in […]
ED summon: Farooq questioned for seven hours
Srinagar: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday questioned former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah in connection with a money laundering probe related to a multi-crore scam in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association, officials said. Several constituents of the newly formed People’s Alliance, comprising mainstream political parties from Jammu and Kashmir, described Abdullah being […]