Five youth go missing in Pulwama district
Jehangeer Ganaie Pulwama: At least five youths have gone missing in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district in last 40 day, among them few have already announced their joining the militant ranks, sources said. The missing youth have been identified as Tariq Ahmad Sheikh, Wakeel Ahmad Shah, Aadil Ahmad Bhat, Asif Majeed Dar and Shafat Ahmad […]
Govt issues guidelines (SOP) to be followed in “Red Zones”
JAMMU, APRIL 14: Jammu and Kashmir Government today issued guidelines (SOPs) to be followed in the areas declared as COVID-19 “Red Zones” in the union territory of J&K for delivery of essential supplies, services and to curb the spread of community transmission by enforcing restrictions already imposed under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The Standard […]
COVID-19: Aggressive sampling picks up in all Kashmir districts: Dir Health
SRINAGAR, APRIL 14: Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr Samir Mattoo today said that an aggressive sampling process has been launched in all the districts across Kashmir division stating that Directorate was aiming to take 800 samples per day. “The process will provide a big relief to the COVID-19 patients and we will also be able […]
COVID-19: Eight more cases detected in JK, tally soars to 278
Srinagar, Apr 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed that eight more cases of Coronavirus infection were detected today, taking the toll of overall cases to 278. Government spokesman, Rohit Kansal in his tweet informed that eight more cases were reported in Jammu and Kashmir today, saying that six among them were detected […]
LPG Truck Driver beaten by police, DDC orders probe
Srinagar, Apr 14: Police have initiated inquiry into the alleged beating of an LPG Truck driver in North Kashmir’s Sopore Town. The inquiry into the incident was started after DGM, Retail Sales, Indian Oil Corporation, Jammu, Rajiv Yadav sent a mail to Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, alleging that an LPG driver was ruthlessly beaten up by […]
Corona-positive cases soar past 200 mark in JK: Officials
Srinagar, Apr 14 (PTI) The corona-led lockdown in Kashmir entered 27th day on Tuesday with the infected cases crossing the 200-mark in the valley amid the continued restrictions on the movement and assembly of people to curb the pandemic, said officials. They said to enforce the restrictions on the movement and assembly of people, the […]
Corona death count reaches 339, cases soar to 10,363: Health Ministry
New Delhi, Apr 14 (PTI) The death toll due to coronavirus infection in the country rose to 339 while the number of cases soared to 10,363 on Tuesday, said the Union Health Ministry. While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 8,988, as many as 1,035 people have been cured and discharged and one […]
Govt extends suspension of domestic, intl commercial passenger flights till May 3 midnight
New Delhi, Apr 14 (PTI) The Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday said all international and domestic commercial passenger flights will remain suspended till midnight of May 3. The decision comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the lockdown across the country will be extended till May 3 to fight the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Pak clerics warn govt against ban on religious congregations amidst coronavirus outbreak
Islamabad, Apr 14 (PTI) A group of over 50 senior clerics in Pakistan has warned the government against the ban on religious congregations amidst the coronavirus outbreak and said the authorities should instead abide by religious norms and allow more worshippers in mosques to seek forgiveness from Allah. The government has banned prayer congregations of […]
Govt revokes PSA detention orders of 41 persons lodged in UP jails
(Umer Maqbool) Srinagar, Apr 14: In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir government on Tuesday morning revoked Public Safety Act (PSA) detention orders of 41 persons languishing in different jails of Uttar Pradesh. Highly placed sources in the administration disclosed that government this morning revoked PSA detention orders of 41 persons languishing in […]
