Govt issues orders under J&K Reorganization Act, 2019

JAMMU: The government on Monday issued two orders under section 98 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, read with clause 17 of the Jammu and Kashmir Removal of Difficulties Order, 2019. According to the first order, “Lieutenant Governor hereby directs that the Director, Industries and Commerce, Kashmir and Jammu appointed as “Registrar of […]

Those without ration cards can also get rations: Govt

SRINAGAR: In view of the prevailing situation the Srinagar administration has opened helpline numbers for those without ration cards to place their demands for foodgrains. The non-ration card holders of the district can call on 9018249426 or 8825010324 to raise their requests. Sajad Qadri who has been posted as Officer on Special Duty at DC […]

Reveal travel history or face action: Officials warn people

PULWAMA: AS the COVID-19 pandemic is making its presence felt in Kashmir valley the hiding of travel history and contact history with the COVID-19 positive cases has further endangered the lives of people. In this regard District Magistrate, Pulwama, has issued final warning to the people not disclosing their travel history or contact history with […]

Govt directs schools to extend date for depositing fee till April 30th

Schools cannot charge fee for online lectures: Dr Samoon

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday directed the schools to extend last date for depositing school fees up to April 30 besides no charge should be levied for the online lectures/assignments or link the result of the child on the basis of home assignments. The order issued by Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Dr […]

Negligence: Clinical history of Soiteng suspect shows he is not Covid-19 positive

Srinagar: In a case of sheer negligence either on part of the hospital administration or the government, a Covid-19 suspect was declared positive yesterday though his clinical history and hospital records at Chest Disease Hospital clearly shows that the patient is a suspect and his test report is awaited. A youth (name withheld) from Soiteng […]

Leopard mauls duo in South Kashmir

Kulgam: Two persons including a girl were mauled by a leopard in Damhal Hanjipora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday. The duo was working in the field, when the incident occurred. A Wild Life Department official said that a leopard pounced on the duo and dragged them away, but the timely response from […]

Grenade recovered in Pulwama village

Pulwama: A live grenade was found by locals in Machpuna village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama District, police sources said. They said that that the live grenade was found by some children they were palying in the fields. The locals said that soon after the incident the police was informed, who later recovered the grenade.

Held up at Jammu: Help us to reach our homes, Stranded Passengers

Jammu: Amid the ongoing lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, hundreds of stranded people on Saturday appealed to the Jammu and Kashmir administration to arrange transport facilities, saying they feel more vulnerable in the absence of proper arrangements. A large number of people, including migrant labourers, from outside are stranded in Jammu after the […]

DMRR&R issues duty roster for officials

JAMMU: In view of the preventive measures taken to contain the spread of Coronavirus, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRR&R) Saturday issued a duty roaster for the officer/officials. According to the order, Director Finance, Additional Secretary (R)/(S) and Under Secretary (A) shall attend the officer as per routine. The Officials of the […]