JK reports 77 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar, Apr 8: Jammu and Kashmir reported 77 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. They said that 26 cases were reported from Jammu division and 51 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 480109. Among the cases, 174248 […]
Lt Governor inaugurates Tulip Garden at Sanasar
JAMMU, APR 08: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated Tulip Garden at Sanasar, the first such park for Jammu Division, today. Congratulating the tourists and local residents on the occasion, the Lt Governor said the Garden spread over 40 Kanals with 2.75 Lakh Tulip Bulbs of 25 different varieties, situated amid lush green woods in Ramban […]
Two held for stealing seized articles including heroin from court complex in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, Apr 8 (PTI) Two persons were arrested for stealing seized articles including four kilograms of heroin from a high-security court complex in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, a senior police officer said on Saturday. The theft inside the ‘Malkhana’ of the court complex had taken place on the intervening night of April 3 and […]
Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Arunachal village along China border on April 10-11
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Arunachal Pradesh on April 10 and 11 where he will launch the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ in Kibithoo, a village along the India-China border. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government of India has approved the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ (VVP) with […]
Once hub of genuine handicrafts, Kashmir Haat’ now lies in shambles
Srinagar, Apr 8 (PTI) Kashmir Haat, which was built here nearly six decades ago to provide a marketing platform to the people associated with handicrafts including artisans today lies in shambles with most of the shopkeepers ruing lack of customer footfall. The shopkeepers claim the all-time high number of tourists that visited Kashmir last year […]
6,155 fresh Covid infections in India, active cases climb to 31,194
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) India on Saturday recorded 6,155 fresh COVID-19 infections, while the number of active cases increased to 31,194, according to Union health ministry data. India’s COVID-19 tally now stands at 4.47 crore (4,47,51,259). The death toll climbed to 5,30,954 with 11 deaths, including two reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at […]
MeT forecasts mainly dry weather till Apr 10
Srinagar, Apr 8: Amid forecast for mainly dry weather, the minimum temperatures recorded a slight increase but stayed below normal at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 4.7°C against 4.4°C on the previous night and it was 2.2°C below […]
Law should take into consideration realities of communities where it is implemented: CJI
Guwahati, Apr 8 (PTI) Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that law must have the touch of humanity to serve the interests of all people and should always be used with a sensibility to address the roots of problems. Addressing the platinum jubilee celebration of Gauhati High Court on Friday, CJI Chandrachud said the […]
Cop dies after his service rifle goes off accidently
Kupwara, Apr 07: A policeman died on Friday afternoon after his service rifle went off accidentally in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said. An official said that the cop, who was posted at the residence of Bhartiya Janta Party district president Kupwara, Abdul Rehman Lone, died when his service rifle went off accidentally. He said […]
Surge in Covid cases: Mandaviya asks states to stay alert, prepared
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Amid rising cases of coronavirus, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday held a review meeting and advised states to stay alert and be prepared for COVID-19 management. In the meeting with state health ministers and principal and additional chief secretaries held virtually, Mandaviya stressed on identifying emergency hotspots by monitoring […]