Civilian injured in CFV in Mendhar sector
Mendhar, Mar 14: A civillian was injured in fresh ceasefire violation on LoC in Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Reports said that the injured person has been identified as Muhammad Rafiq (52), son of Alla Ditta, resident of Gohlad Mendhar. Officials said that he has bullet injury in his thigh and has been shifted to […]
Trump declares coronavirus national emergency, says he too will be tested for the virus
Washington, Mar 14: US President Donald Trump announced a national state of emergency on Friday, freeing up USD 50 billion in federal funds for the battle against the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic. “To unleash the full power of the federal government, I’m officially declaring a national emergency,” Trump said in a statement on the White House […]
Kashmiri student killed in road mishap in Hyderabad
Srinagar, Mar14: A 22-year-old Kashmiri student died in a road accident in Kukatpally area of Hyderabad on Friday. Incharge SHO Kukatpally police station, Nagaradu said that a scooty which the student was riding skidded off the road and he fell down from it resulting in injuries to his head. “He was rushed to nearby hospital […]
Hand sanitisers, masks declared essential commodities
New Delhi: The government declared face masks and hand sanitizers as essential commodities for the next 100 days as it stepped up efforts to boost supply and prevent hoarding of these items in its fight to check spread of coronavirus disease. The Centre has also invoked Disaster Management Act to ensure price regulation and availability […]
Farooq Abdullah visits father Sheikh Abdullah’s grave following release, offers prayers
Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah visited his father Sheikh Abdullah’s grave, located on the banks of the Dal Lake at Hazratbal here, shortly after being released from his 221-day detention on Friday. Accompanied by his wife Moile, grandson Adeem and other members of the family, Abdullah offered prayers at the grave […]
Coronavirus: JK govt orders closure of all malls, gyms, swimming pools in Jammu
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday ordered closure of all malls, gyms, swimming pools, recreational clubs in the district till March 31 as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of novel coronavirus, an official said. As it is not possible to serve this order individually, it shall be circulated in print, electronic […]
SC takes note of global pandemic COVID-19, decides to restrict hearings to urgent cases only
New Delhi, Mar 13 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday took note of global pandemic Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and decided that only urgent matters shall be taken up for hearing and no persons except concerned lawyers will be allowed inside its courtrooms. The decision was taken in a meeting presided over by Chief Justice of […]
One killed, six injured in gas cylinder blast in Budgam
Budgam: One person died while six others were injured after a gas cylinder exploded at a house in Wadwan village of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Reports said that the sound of explosion was heard at a radius of one kilometre in Soibugh area. The blast took place at the house of Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, son […]
Will prefer silence till others are released: Farooq
Srinagar: Soon after his detention under Public Safety Act (PSA) was revoked, the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) from Srinagar and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Friday said that he will prefer to maintain silence till the other incarcerated leaders are released. In four-minute interaction with the media persons at […]
