NEET-PG held across India, 1.6 lakh candidates appear
New Delhi: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Postgraduate was held at 679 centres in 270 cities of the country on Saturday with 1.6 lakh candidates appearing for it following COVID-19 protocols. The exam was rescheduled twice in view of COVID-19. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, in a tweet, claimed that some students have complained […]
Annual Patt Mela begins in Bhadarwah
Bhadarwah (J&K): The annual Patt Mela, devoted to Lord Vasuki Nag, commenced here on Saturday amid tight security and strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines, officials said. Patt Mela is a symbol of the Nag culture and is celebrated every year on Nag Panchami with hundreds of people from across Jammu and Kashmir and other parts […]
Government taking all measures to contain covid spread: Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday reviewed the Covid scenario in J&K in a series of meetings with members of Covid Task Force, Deputy Commissioners and SSPs. During the review meeting, the Lt Governor said that the third wave can be tackled effectively by maximizing vaccine coverage, implementing strict containment measures, and strict adherence to […]
Spike: JK reports 173 new covid-19 cases, one fatality
Srinagar: The spike in the covid-19 cases continued for the third consecutive day on Friday as Jammu & Kashmir reported 173 new novel coronavirus infections even as one death was reported due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said. 23 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 150 from […]
95.31% cops, 91.66% health workers developed Covid antibodies: Sero Survey
Srinagar: At least 95.31% police personnel and 91.66 health workers in Kashmir valley have developed antibodies against Covid-19, the latest sero-survey has revealed. The sero prevalence studies were conducted across all districts of Kashmir in July this year and included two sub groups of health care providers and police personnel. “Data and blood samples from […]
Restore statehood to JK: Altaf Bukhari
Srinagar: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Friday said statehood was the identity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir that should be restored soon. Bukhari also batted for early assembly elections in the Union territory. “We want statehood to be restored soon as it is our identity. However, it is also important that the […]
NC leader death: Raids conducted in Jammu, Amritsar to trace two suspects
New Delhi: Raids are being conducted in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab to nab two suspects involved in the murder of National Conference leader Trilochan Singh Wazir, the Delhi Police said on Friday. Wazir (67), also former Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council member, was found dead in a flat in West Delhi’s Moti Nagar Thursday […]
Will provide all help to Kashmiri Pandits: Rahul Gandhi
Jammu: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday reached out to displaced Kashmiri Pandits, saying he and his family belong to this community, and promised them all help. He also accused the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of trying to break the composite culture of Jammu and Kashmir, and said both the organisations are […]
Issues in JK Gandhi family’s legacy: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP on Friday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for accusing it and the RSS of “trying to break the composite culture of Jammu and Kashmir”, alleging all the vexing issues of the region is the “legacy of the Gandhi family”. BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra, in a press conference, alleged […]
Investigation in UAPA cases: Magistrate not competent authority to extend time to complete inquiry, says SC
New Delhi: A magistrate would not be the competent authority for extension of time to complete investigation in cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Supreme Court has said. A bench headed by Justice U U Lalit said the only competent authority to consider such request would be the Special Courts set up under […]
