COVID-19: Entry of people into Gurez Valley banned, all movement passes withdrawn
BANDIPORA, APR 06: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza Monday imposed ban on entry of people into Gurez valley as a precautionary measure to prevent spread of COVID-19. Gurez — Bandipora Road is presently closed for vehicular movement, as well as for movement on foot, in view of huge accumulation of snowfall at different spots. DC […]
Keran encounter: Three families claim slain militants bodies
Srinagar, Apr 06: At least three families from South Kashmir have approached police, claiming that their kin are among five militants killed in a gunfight in snowbound woods of Kupwara in north Kashmir. The families, two from Shopian district and another one from the Kulgam district are said to have reached Kupwara, demanding handing over […]
Keran encounter: Three more soldiers succumb, toll mounts to 13
Srinagar, Apr 6: Three more soldiers, who were injured in a gunfight with militants in Kupwara woods have succumbed to their wounds, talking the number of army personnel killed in the operation to eight including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO). Besides the soldiers, five militants were also killed in the gunfight which sporadically continued for […]
Police seize 3 tippers, book drivers for violating prohibitory orders
Srinagar, Apr 5: Police have started tightening noose on those who violate government orders in Kashmir. Police on Sunday night seized three tippers on Srinagar-Nowgam bypass. These tippers were ferrying construction material, though there is a blanket ban on construction work in Srinagar. A police official said that police station Pantha Chowk seized three tippers […]
France heading for worst recession since WWII: Minister
Paris, Apr 6 (AFP) France could see its deepest recession this year since the end of World War II, due to the coronavirus crisis, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire warned Monday. “The worst growth figure in France since 1945 was -2.2 percent in 2009, after the financial crisis of 2008. We will probably be very […]
Youth booked for escaping from quarantine centre in Awantipora
Pulwama, Apr 6: A youth escaped from a Coronavirus quarantine centre at Islamic University of Science and Technology here at Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, but he was apprehended and brought back to the facility and booked by the police, officials said on Monday. A police official said Tariq Ahmed Hajam son of […]
Restrictions remain in force in Kashmir, sampling of coronavirus suspects increased
Srinagar, Apr 6 (PTI) Healthcare professionals have increased scientific sampling and testing of coronavirus suspects across Kashmir region which has seen a surge in cases of the virus. A total of 14 new cases of COVID-19 positive were detected in Kashmir on Sunday, raising the total number of positive cases in the union territory to […]
SSG man injured in accidental fire at Gupkhar
Srinagar, Apr 6: A policeman of SSG wing was injured in an accidental fire after his service rifle went off accidentally at Gupkhar area of Srinagar City on Monday morning. A police official said that the cop posted with SSG wing was identified as Bilal Ahmad Rather. He said that the cop sustained bullet wound […]
Oil prices fall as doubts grow over output cut deal
Singapore, Apr 6 (AFP) Oil prices fell sharply Monday after a meeting to discuss output cuts between OPEC and its allies was delayed, dimming hopes of swift action to support coronavirus-ravaged energy markets. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate plunged eight per cent at the open in Asia but clawed back some ground and was trading […]
