Power infrastructure being transformed in JK: Lt Guv

SAMBA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated 22 Power transmission and distribution projects costing Rs. 216 Cr at Samba, an official spokesman said Monday The Lt Governor said that the J&K’s power infrastructure, which remained dilapidated for the last several decades, is being transformed at a fast pace. “Today’s development represents a giant stride in capacity […]
As COVID-19 cases dip, offline classes resume in JK
Jammu: As the third wave of COVID-19 shows signs of ebbing, schools here resumed offline classes on Monday after the Jammu and Kashmir administration ordered phased opening of educational institutions across the union territory. Students of classes 9 to 12, dressed in uniforms and carrying vaccination certificates, were seen thronging their institutions in Jammu and […]
Educational institutions should build on experience of online classes: CS
Jammu: Chief Secretary A K Mehta on Monday said the educational institutions should build on the experience of online classes and adopt an ideal blend of IT-based offline teaching curriculum to boost students’ learning. Students resumed offline classes on Monday in many districts of the Jammu region after authorities ordered a phased reopening of educational […]
Cop suspended for allegedly smuggling mobile phone into prison
Jammu: A policeman was suspended on Monday following a complaint by the Jammu and Kashmir Prisons’ Department that claimed he was smuggling a phone inside the high-security Srinagar Central Jail, officials said. The suspended policeman, selection grade Constable Mutazir Abbass of 6th battalion of the J&K Armed Police (JKAP), was caught in the act during […]
China, India should follow through on border agreements: Beijing
Beijing: China and India should “follow through” on the border agreements to uphold peace and tranquility at the Line of Actual Control, a Chinese Foreign Ministry official said on Monday, after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar blamed Beijing for the current situation at the LAC due to the disregard of written agreements by China. “On […]
3rd anniversary of Pulwama attack: PM pays homage to slain CRPF jawans
New Delhi/Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday led the nation in paying homage to the slain Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on the third anniversary of the deadly Pulwama terror attack, and said their bravery and supreme sacrifice motivate every Indian to work towards a strong and prosperous country. In the attack by […]
Pacer Rasikh Salam only Kashmiri to feature in IPL 2022
Family, relatives hopeful that Rasikh will prove his mettle
Srinagar: Young pacer Rasikh Salam who hails from south Kashmir’s Kulgam district has been picked up by Kolkata Night Riders at a base price of Rs 20 lakh. The 22-year old pacer is set to feature in 15th edition of the popular T-20 Indian Premier league (IPL) this year which is scheduled to held in […]
JK reports 245 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 245 fresh covid-19 cases, lowest daily count in 41 days, even as there was no death to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Monday. They said, 160 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 85 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 451016. Giving […]
Educational institutions to reopen from Feb 14 and 28 in J&K

Srinagar: The authorities on Sunday decided to reopen all educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir from February 14 and February 28 in Summer and Winter Zones of the Union Territory respectively. According to an order issued by State Executive Committee (SEC), a copy of which lies with Kashmir News Service (KNS) offline classes for 9th […]
JK reports 440 new positive cases, 440560 recovered
3.23% bed occupancy across J&K
SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 440 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 276 from Jammu division and 164 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 450771.Also, 01 Covid death has been reported from Jammu division. Moreover, 1228 more COVID-19 […]