India’s COVID-19 caseload goes past 81 lakh
New Delhi: With 48,648 fresh COVID-19 infections, India’s caseload rose to 81,37,119 on Saturday, while the number of recoveries crossed the 74-lakh mark, pushing the recovery rate to 91.34 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The country’s COVID-19 death toll climbed to 1,21,641 with 551 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 […]
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) celebrated across JK
Srinagar: Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) was celebrated with religious fervour across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday amid COVID-19 pandemic with largest day-long religious gatherings held at the revered shrine of Hazratbal where the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was displayed for the devotees after every prayer of the day. Reports said that Eid-e-Meelad-un-Nabi (SAW), the birth […]
Kerala best governed state, JK least performing UT: PAC ranking
Bengaluru: Kerala was adjudged the best governed state in the country while Uttar Pradesh ended at the bottom in the large states category, according to the Public Affairs Index-2020 released by the Public Affairs Centre here on Friday. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir emerged as the least performing UT. In its annual report released on Friday, […]
K K Sharma appointed JK State Election Commissioner
Srinagar: K K Sharma, an advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, resigned from his post on Friday and was appointed the State Election Commissioner, an official said. “K K Sharma resigns as Advisor to Lieutenant Governor of J&K; appointed State Election Commissioner,” government spokesman Rohit Kansal said in a tweet. Sharma, a […]
Lt Guv authorized to function as state government under CPA
Srinagar: The President of India has empowered Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh to discharge powers and functions exercised by exercised by the State Government under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. “In pursuance of clause (1) of article 239 of the Constitution, the President hereby directs that the powers and functions of the State Government under the […]
Three militant associates of LeT held
Srinagar: Two militant associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were arrested in Kupwara district of north Kashmir and arms and ammunition recovered from their possession on Friday, police said. Meanwhile, a Hizbul associate was held in Awantipora. This comes a day after three BJP workers were shot dead by militants in the north Kashmir district. The Resistance […]
Farooq Abdullah not allowed to leave his house: NC
JK parties condemn 'violation' of rights
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration prevented former chief minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah from leaving his residence to offer prayers at the Hazratbal shrine here on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi on Friday, his party said. Abdullah had informed about his visit to the Hazratbal shrine but the authorities stationed a truck outside […]
Drass residents endorse PAGD view: Omar
Srinagar: The people of Drass in Ladakh have “endorsed” the agenda of the Peoples’ Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah said on Friday. The delegation, led by Omar Abdullah, is now in Kargil to begin consultations with the people “on the road ahead” for Jammu and Kashmir. Seven mainstream parties […]
Kulgam killings: LeT behind the act, says police
Srinagar: Militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was behind the killing of three BJP leaders in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Thursday, Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar said and appealed to the protected persons in the valley not to move around without their security. Three BJP workers — Fida Hussain, Umer Hajam and Umer Rashid […]
Lt Guv reviews winter preparedness
Asks officers to be responsive, minimize difficulties of people
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday reviewed the winter preparedness and logistic arrangements of various departments in a meeting here at Raj Bhavan. The Lt Governor directed the concerned officers to adopt a proactive approach to address the needs and requirements of the people; especially those living in far-flung and snow bound areas. He asked […]
