Body of 70-yr-old man missing since December found buried under snow in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu, Apr 13 (PTI) The body of a 70-year-old man, who went missing in December last year, was found buried under snow in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said. The body of Ghulam Rasool Nayak, a resident of Mahoo-Khari village, was found at the high altitude Mangit top, a police official […]
COVID-19: Saudi advises Taraweeh prayers at home during Ramadhan
Dubai: The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance announced that Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan will only be performed at home as the suspension of prayers at mosques would not be lifted until the end of coronavirus. Al Riyadh newspaper quoted Dr. Abdul Latif Al Sheikh, Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, as saying: “The […]
Next 2 weeks will determine whether we have entered community transmission phase: Dir SKIMS
Srinagar, Apr 12: Director SKIMS A G Ahanger today said the situation is grim and next two weeks would provide a clear picture whether COVID 19 has entered the community transmission phase in J&K. “Situation is very scary. Next two weeks will decide whether it has entered COVID-19 has entered into community transmission phase in […]
Areas falling under 8 police stations in old city Sgr declared as Red Zones
Srinagar, Apr 12: Advisor to Lt Guv G C Murmu, Baseer Ahmed Khan today declared all the areas falling under the jurisdiction of eight police stations in downtown Srinagar as “Red Zones” and directed the officials and the police to ensure complete restrictions are imposed in these areas to prevent spread of Covid-19 pandemic. Khan, […]
Minor among three killed in Kupwara shelling
Srinagar, Apr 12:Three civilians including a minor and a woman were killed in intense shelling from across the LoC in north Kashmir’s Kupwara today, police said. A police official said that three civilians, two from Chowkibal and a minor from Timuna Vilgam village of Kupuwara were killed during LoC shelling late this afternoon. He said that the jurisdiction […]
21 more cases test positive as JK, admin directs for strict lockdown in ‘red zones’
Srinagar, Apr 12: Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory shows no letup in Covid-19 positive cases, as 21 more cases tested positive on Sunday taking the tally in the UT to 245. Government spokesman Rohit Kansal tweeted that “21 new cases of Covid-19 reported in J&K today. 17 from Kashmir and 4 from Jammu. Total number of […]
Two Facebook users booked for ‘sensitive remarks’ in Kishtwar
Jammu, Apr 12 (PTI) Two Facebook users were booked for posting “sensitive remarks” on the social media site having potential to disturb peace and order in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday. The separate cases were registered against Kehem Raj of Atholi-Padder and Wasil Doolwal of Kishtwar town for uploading objectionable […]
Special e-pass initiative introduced to facilitate patients in Udhampur
Jammu, Apr 12 (PTI) A special e-pass initiative has been started in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir for the convenience of patients, a move appreciated by the local residents amid the ongoing lockdown to combat coronavirus. Under the initiative, started by Deputy Commissioner Piyush Singla, patients are no longer required to visit the DC […]
Officer’s hand chopped off in attack, cops arrest 7 holed up in Gurdwara
Chandigarh, Apr 12 (PTI) An officer’s hand was chopped off with a sword and two other Punjab policemen injured Monday when a group of Nihangs attacked them after being asked to show curfew passes at a vegetable market in Patiala district, police said. Seven people, including five attackers, were arrested hours later after an exchange […]
