180 cases settled by ‘Sakhi’ centre in Rajouri

Jammu: The Sakhi’ centre in Rajouri district, which provides support and assistance to women affected by violence or exploitation, has so far settled over 180 cases, an official said on Monday. The Sakhi’ project was launched by the Union government to address the rising cases of domestic violence during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, he said. […]

Authorities order action against violators in red zones

SRINAGAR: Taking a serious note of instances of repeated violations of guidelines reported from Mala Mohalla neighborhood of Habak Shanpora area of Tehsil North the District Magistrate Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhury has ordered strict action under all relevant provisions of the law against violators. Notably, the said area has been notified as a COVID-19 […]

Lockdown violations: 50 shops sealed, 77 vehicles seized in Baramulla

BARAMULLA: With an aim to implement strict lockdown in order to control the spread of COVID-19 infection, Authorities in Baramulla have intensified the crackdown on all such elements who indulge in lockdown violations. District administration has scaled up anti-corona activities by mobilizing the available human resource and efforts are being made to keep public convenience […]

Evacuate stranded Kashmiris from Central Asian countries, Pakistan: Masoodi

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) MP Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi on Monday reiterated his demand of early evacuation of Kashmiris stranded in Kazakhstan, Krgystan, Uzbeistan, Pakistan and other countries. He called on External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar Monday morning and sought early evacuation of the stranded Kashmiris including students, visitors and tourists, a statement issued […]

Police arrests two drug peddlers

Srinagar: Police in its recent action against drug dealings in Kulgam arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession. Officers at a checkpoint established at Main Market Nehama, intercepted an auto load carrier bearing registration number JK18 – 6793 and arrested two drug peddlers identified as Shabir Ahmad Malla resident of Mohammadpora […]

‘Online’ classes take a hit as internet gag continues in Kashmir

Srinagar: Mobile internet gag continued in Kashmir Valley for the 6th consecutive day. Though calling facility was restored, but voice calling in Pulwama and Shopian-the twin districts of South Kashmir is still blocked. In addition the 2G internet facility that was provided to the people here continues to remain suspended. Mobile internet service was snapped […]

J&K Dental Council members call on J&K Bank CMD

Jammu: Members of the J&K Dental Council Monday called on the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) J&K Bank Rajesh Kumar Chhibber, highlighting the difficulties faced by themwhile navigating through the economic distress caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in the UT, requesting economic support measures for the dentist fraternity especially the private practitioners. The delegation comprising […]

Three held after cattle smuggling bid foiled

Jammu: Three persons have been arrested in Ramban district after the police foiled a bid to smuggle 72 bovines to the Valley, officials said. Acting on inputs, three trucks were intercepted at a checkpoint in Ramsoo police station area and 72 cattle were found inside the vehicles, the police said. The truck was going to […]

Advisor Farooq Khan inspects COVID-19 wellness centres established in Samba, Kathua

Overlooks dispatching of 1300 people towards their home districts, sample collection process Enquires arrangements put in place for quarantine people at twin districts

JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today reiterated that the quarantine centers would be further augmented so that people lodged at the facilities would get proper care and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Advisor made the remarks during his inspection at several quarantine centers in the districts of Samba and Kathua to take […]