Banks, ATMs falling in ‘red zones’ to remain closed in north Kashmir’s Kupwara
Kupwara: Authorities in north Kashmir’s Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday ordered closure of seven Banks and ATMs in all the Red Zone areas. However, the authorities in the order have assured the services to be provided by mobile ATMs. Officials said the order to shut the services of seven banks falling under ‘Red Zone’ areas […]
14 Kashmir residents head home after quarantine period ends in Amritsar
Jammu: Fourteen people, including nine medical students, who were quarantined in Punjab’s Amritsar for nearly a month after arrival from Pakistan, were sent back to their homes in Kashmir valley, officials said on Thursday. “We thank the governments of Punjab and J&K for best possible arrangements and accommodations in Amritsar. We are happy that we […]
Div Com reviews Darbar Move arrangements

Directs SMC to install De-Contamination tunnels at Secretariat, other offices
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Pandurang K Pole, Wednesday chairing a high level meeting to review arrangements being put in place for ensuing Darbar Move. In view of current COVID-19 Pandemic, threadbare discussion were held regarding sensitization, thermal screening, fumigation of vehicles of employees, along National Highway, in and around Civil Secretariat & its related offices […]
FSSAI extends renewal date of food license, registration of FBOs
SRINAGAR: In a much needed respite to the Food Business operators operating in union territory (UT) of J&K, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has extended the renewal date of food license, registration and filling of annual, half yearly returns to 30th June 2020 and 31th July 2020 respectively. The notice issued […]
FCS&CA Kashmir appeals public not to pay extra for rice, flour
SRINAGAR: The Department of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Kashmir Wednesday appealed consumers not to pay anything extra for the items bought from Ration Ghats or Fair Price shops. According to FCS&CA, the price of Rice under NFSA is Rs 3/Kg for AAY and PHH categories and Rs 15/kg for NPHH category. Likewise, […]
BOPEE Scam: Mushtaq Peer released on parole by HPC
Srinagar: Former BOPEE chairman Mushtaq Ahmad Peer was released on parole following directions by a High Powered Committee, constituted by the government in compliance with the directions by the Supreme Court to decongest jails amid COVID-19 pandemic. Highly reliable sources said that the Peer had filed an online application and his release comes a week […]
KPC announces creation of ‘relief fund’
Srinagar: Kashmir Press Club (KPC) Wednesday announced creation of a relief fund for media persons operating in Kashmir. KPC in a statement issued here said that the coronavirus outbreak is ripping apart economies and shattering businesses, creating a deep stress for the media industry as well. “Some of our fraternity members may be in dire […]
Suspected militants fire at security forces in Pulwama
Srinagar: Suspected militants opened fire on a patrolling party of security forces in Pulwama district on Wednesday, but there was no report of any casualty. The ultras opened fire at the patrolling party at Barsoo in the Awantipora area of Pulwama around 2.30 pm, a police official said, adding that no one was hurt in […]
Live shell triggers panic in Poonch
Jammu: Panic gripped a border town in Poonch district on Wednesday after a live mortar shell was found, but it was defused by security forces, officials said. People found the mortar shell in Mendhar town, triggering panic, they said. The information was given to Army which defused it safely, thereby averting a major tragedy, the […]
174 dedicated beds for COVID-19 cases at SKIMS Bemina
SRINAGAR: Principal, SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, Prof. (Dr.) Reyaz Ahmad Untoo Wednesday said that SKIMS Medical College and Hospital, Bemina which is designated as COVID-19 hospital has 150 dedicated beds for Isolation wards along with 20 beds in high dependence unit and 04 beds in ICU. The Principal said that with all the arrangements in […]