Beijing shuts down several markets after six new COVID-19 cases reported
Beijing, Jun 13 (PTI) Several markets in Beijing were shut down after six new domestically-transmitted coronavirus cases were reported, taking the tally to nine in the Chinese capital in the last three days, while 12 new infections were registered in other parts of China. China’s National Health Commission, (NHC) said on Saturday that 18 new […]
Petrol price hiked by 59 paise per litre, diesel by 58 paise in seventh increase in a row
New Delhi, Jun 13 (PTI) Petrol price on Saturday was hiked by 59 paise per litre and diesel by 58 paise as oil companies for the seventh day in a row adjusted retail rates in line with costs since ending an 82-day hiatus in rate revision. Petrol price in Delhi was hiked to Rs 75.16 […]
Pakistan forms joint investigation team to probe PIA plane crash
Lahore, Jun 13 (PTI) The Pakistan government has formed a joint investigation team to probe the last month’s plane crash in Karachi that killed 98 people. The joint investigation team (JIT) was constituted on Friday, comprising officials of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), to probe into the Pakistan International Ailrlines (PIA) plane crash. “The three-member […]
LoC shelling continues in north Kashmir
Srinagar, Jun 13 (PTI) Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kamalkote sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday by firing without provocation towards Indian positions, officials said. “At about 9:20 am, ceasefire violation was reported from Kamalkote sector in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district,” the officials said. […]
Suspicious object found on Bandipora-Srinagar highway, traffic stopped
Srinagar, June 13: Authorities on Saturday halted the vehicular movement on Bandipora-Srinagar highway after some suspicious object was found on the road on Saturday morning. A senior police officer said that a road opening team of security forces found the object lying near Papchan following which the Bomb Disposal Squad has been called. The object […]
Two militants killed in Kulgam, operation on
Srinagar, June 13: Two militants were killed in an ongoing gunfight with government forces in Nipora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that two militants were killed in ongoing operation. However, he said, the identity of the slain militants was yet to be ascertained. Earlier, according […]
Covid-19: Kashmir records another death, retired Doctor succumbs
Srinagar, June 13: A 74-year-old retired doctor from Parraypora Srinagar died of covid-19 early Saturday morning at SKIMS Bemina here, taking the death toll due the disease in Jammu and Kashmir to 54. Dr Riyaz Untoo, Principal SKIMS Bemina, said that the patient was on treatment for Covid-19 from June 2 at the hospital. “He […]
80 travelers among 156 fresh Covid-19 cases reported, JK tally rises to 4730
Srinagar, June 12: Jammu and Kashmir on Friday reported 156 cases of covid-19, taking the overall tally 4730. Sources said that among the fresh cases 80 are travelers and remaining 76 locals. Also with the fresh cases, Baramulla and Srinagar have crossed 500-mark. Earlier Kulgam district crossed the mark and have 570 cases presently. The […]
J&K Bank lowers interest rates on loans
Srinagar, Jun 11: J&K Bank has lowered its marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) by 0.05 percent for various tenors. Taken during the ongoing pandemic, the move to pass on the benefit of reducing cost of funds to the borrowers, is very much in line with the regulator’s directions. The bank after reviewing the […]
