Jammu jail inmates who tested COVID positive have recovered: Official
Jammu: Seventy-two of the 80 prisoners of the district jail here in Amphalla, who had tested COVID-19 positive over a fortnight ago, have recovered, an official said on Monday as authorities started retesting inmates and staff for the coronavirus. With 83 positive cases 80 prisoners and three staff members the jail had the highest number […]
Mere restoration of statehood to JK not acceptable: PDP
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated that mere restoration of statehood to J&K is not going to undo the plunder of rights of its people. “The party would always strive to restore the position of August 4, 2019, as the first step towards working out the resolution of the J&K issue in a dignified […]
Hangul captured in Awantipora south Kashmir
Awantipora: Wild Life Team Monday captured a ‘Hangul’ in Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district and shifted it to Dachigam National Park Srinagar. An official said that after the information from locals that a ‘Hangul’ is roaming in the Buhoo Awantipora area, Wild Life team from Tral rushed to the spot and after hard […]
SMC continues with demolition drive against illegal structures
SRINAGAR: Continuing with its demolition drives to curb illegal constructions in the city, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Monday demolished various illegally raised structures here. The Enforcement team carried out demolition drive in Khushalsar, Shalimar Colony, Baghe Nunsingh, Rathpora, Palpora, Noorshah colony and other places after reports of illegal constructions going on in these areas. During […]
Ladakh records 22 new cases, 64 more patients cured
Leh: The Union Territory of Ladakh reported 22 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 5081, an official bulletin said on Monday. With 64 more patients cured of the disease, the number of active cases in the region dropped to 980 739 in Leh district and 241 in Kargil district, the […]
Pak army shells areas along LoC in Poonch
Jammu: Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by resorting to heavy firing and mortar shelling in forward areas in three sectors along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Monday, prompting the Indian army to give a befitting reply, officials said. “At about 1445 hours today, Pak army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by […]
Committee on Business revival: Lt Guv reviews progress made on recommendations
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Monday reviewed the progress made on the recommendations of the Committee on Business revival in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was held here at the Civil Secretariat. The Lt Governor sought a detailed report on a host of Financial and Administrative measures recommended for the revival […]
JK begins flu vaccination for healthcare professionals
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s health & medical education department on Monday began influenza vaccination for healthcare professionals dealing with patients infected by the coronavirus, officials said. Healthcare workers are at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 as compared to the general population, with potential threat for their health and for patients safety. “The Health & […]
Students of class 11 protest in Sopore, seek mass promotion
Sopore: Students of 11th standard from Government higher secondary schools both boys and girls in Sopore staged a protest at Iqbal market Sopore urging the government to announce mass promotion for them. Shouting slogans “announce mass promotion, do justice with students” scores of the students including girls of 11th standard, assembled outside Boys and Girls […]
SSB trooper commits suicide in Handwara
Srinagar: A paramilitary trooper of SSB ended his life by shooting himself dead with his service rifle at Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district last night, officials said on Monday. A police officer said that the trooper identified as Amit Kumar of 37 Battalion took the extreme step inside a camp at Vilgam Handwara at […]