‘Shab-e-Qadr’ observed across Kashmir, no major assembly reported
Srinagar: As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to unleash horror and throwing normal life out of gear, things seem only going from bad to worse with a record spike in cases for over a month now. The onslaught has brought serious challenges for the authorities, nonetheless equally taking an unimaginable toll on social and religious activities […]
PDP leader Naeem Akhtar released from preventive detention
Srinagar: Three days ahead of Eid ul Fitr, authorities on Monday released People’s Democratic Party leader Naeem Akhtar from preventive detention after five months, the party said. Akhtar was released on Monday after remaining in illegal incarceration for five months, a PDP spokesman said. While welcoming the release of the senior party leader, PDP general […]
Mirwaiz Foundation releases ‘Seena ba Seena’
Srinagar: The Mirwaiz Foundation has released ‘Seena ba Seena’, a collection of religious hymns recited by Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. “In the holy month of Ramadan, on the eve of Shab-e-Qadr, Mirwaiz Foundation released Seena ba Seena — a collection of Manajaats, Na’at and Manqabat (religious songs and hymns) — recited by Mirwaiz […]
CRPF man injured in stone pelting in old city
Srinagar: A Central Reserve Police Force man was injured in a stone pelting incident at Naidkadal area of old Srinagar. Official sources said that a CRPF man was injured when a group of “miscreants” pelted stones on a joint team of Naka party in Naidkadal area of downtown Srinagar. They officials said that the injured […]
Under construction Cement Kadal Bridge collapses at Noorbagh
Srinagar: An under construction bridge collapsed on Monday in Noorbagh area of Srinagar, officials said. However, no injury was reported during the incident. An official said that an under construction bridge known as Cement Kadal collapsed on Monday evening located at Noorbagh area of Srinagar district. No loss of life or injury reported in the […]
‘Corona Curfew’ extended till May 17 in Leh
Jammu: The Ladakh Administration on Monday extended till May 17 the curfew imposed in Leh to curb the spread of coronavirus. The curfew was earlier scheduled to end on Monday. Leh District disaster management authority (DDMA) Chairman Shrikant Suse said stringent action would be taken against the violators. The essential item shops, including grocery, meat, […]
Advisor Baseer Khan visits screening Kiosks
Directs to add up Counters
SRINAGAR/KULGAM: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Monday inspected Covid-19 screening kiosk at Toll plaza Qazigund and Lasjan Srinagar and took stock of arrangements put in place for detection of suspected cases. The Advisor took detailed stock of functioning of the screening centre at Toll Plaza and directed the concerned to ensure 100 percent […]
Steroid use in severe covid cases can increase blood glucose levels: Expert
SRINAGAR: “Wearing masks below the chin doesn’t serve its purpose, venturing out unnecessarily is affecting the management and containment of virus. The general public needs to understand that efforts are being made to break the chain of transmission of corona virus disease and there is no need to create panic. More and more people should […]
CUK staff condoles demise
Ganderbal: Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir, Registrar, Prof. M Afzal Zargar, Finance Officer, Prof. Fayaz A Nikka, faculty members and administrative staff of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) condoled the demise of the father-in-law and mother-in-law of Prof. Muhammad Yousuf, Dean School of Life Sciences, and the father of Azhar, Office Assistant, […]
Advisor Baseer Khan for strict implementation of lockdown
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Monday asked the police to implement the lockdown strictly and ensure that only those vehicles are allowed who carry valid passes issued by the competent authority. The Advisor issued these instructions while inspecting various police nakas established by the district administration and the District police. The Advisor […]