JK Reports 434 fresh covid-19 cases, one fatality
Srinagar, July 20: Jammu and Kashmir reported 434 covid-19 cases during the past 24 hours, the highest single-day spike in more than five months, even as one more person succumbed to the virus, officials said. 248 cases were reported from Jammu division and 186 from Kashmir division, taking the overall tally to 457951, they said. […]
DGP decorates Vijay Kumar (IPS) on his promotion as ADGP
Srinagar July 20: Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Wednesday decorated Vijay Kumar (IPS) on his promotion as ADGP in a function held at Police Headquarters at Srinagar. A police spokesman said that besides DGP Dilbag Singh, the pipping ceremony was attended by Special DG RR Swain, Special DG AK Chaudhury, ADGP S. J. […]
118 civilians killed since August 2019 in JK; 21 of them Hindus
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) As many as 118 civilians, including five Kashmiri Pandits and 16 other Hindus and Sikhs, were killed in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, the government said Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai also said in Rajya Sabha that 5,502 Kashmiri Pandits […]
7 flights diverted, 40 delayed at Delhi airport due to heavy rains
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) At least seven flights were diverted and 40 services were delayed at Delhi airport due to heavy rains that lashed the city Wednesday afternoon, sources said. At least 25 flight departures and 15 flight arrivals were delayed due to bad weather on Wednesday, they said. Vistara said on Twitter that […]
Two non-locals labourer injured in mysterious blast in Pulwama
Srinagar, Jul 20: Two non-local labourers were injured in a mysterious blast at Tahab area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday. An official said that two non-local labourers received injuries when they were putting construction material into a mixer as a mysterious blast took place at the spot. He identified two non-local injured persons […]
Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Rajya Sabha proceedings in the pre-lunch session on Wednesday were washed out without transacting any business after opposition parties led by the Congress continued to protest over price rise and levy of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on daily essentials. While Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said he has allowed a discussion […]
Recovery of 15 pistols: NIA carries raids at 9 locations in Pulwama, Srinagar
Srinagar, July 20: National Investigation Agency on Wednesday carried out raids at multiple places in Pulwama and Srinagar districts in connection with recovery of 15 pistols at Chanapora here in May this year. Official sources said that NIA sleuths with the assistance of police and paramilitary CRPF personnel carried out raids at five locations in […]
Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,45,654
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) India added 20,557 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,38,03,619, while the active cases increased to 1,45,654, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 5,25,825 with 40 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active […]
Scattered rains lash south Kashmir, Jammu region
Srinagar, July 20: Rains lashed parts of south Kashmir and Jammu region overnight, weatherman said on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here said that Qazigund, the gateway town of Kashmir, received rainfall of 30.4 mm, Kokernag 18.2 mm, Pahalgam 3.4 mm, Jammu 5.8mm, Banihal 2.8 mm, Batote 1.6 mm, Bhaderwah 22.6mm while Katra received highest […]
Jammu-Srinagar highway reopened after brief closure due to mudslides in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu, Jul 20 (PTI) The strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway was reopened on Wednesday following a brief blockade caused by mudslides at several places in Ramban district triggered by heavy rains, officials said. The blockade had brought hundreds of vehicles, including a convoy of Amarnath pilgrims, to a halt, they said. Ramban Deputy Superintendent of Police […]