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Youth shot dead by militants in South Kashmir

Anantnag: Suspected militants shot dead a man in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district this evening. Sources said that militants fired upon a person at Fathepora Larkipora area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district this evening. He was shifted to Government Medical College hospital where doctors declared him as brought dead. Medical Superintendent GMC Anantnag, Dr Mehrab Majid […]

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Eight new positive cases reported today, 17677 persons under observation: Govt

Kashmir Vision News JAMMU, APR 02: The Government Thursday informed that 08 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 05 from Jammu division and 03 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 70. According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel coronavirus […]

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JK’s domicile law redefined: Political parties say its adding insult to injury

JK’s domicile law redefined: Political parties say its adding insult to injury

New Delhi: Nearly eight months after withdrawal of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, the central government on Wednesday laid down rules for domicile and incorporated anyone who has resided in the Union Territory for 15 years or has studied for seven years, evoking sharp reactions from political leaders who said the move added insult to […]

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Former CM’s won’t get any perks

New Delhi: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers have lost all perks after the Centre repealed or amended 138 legislations of the erstwhile state. According to a gazette notification on Wednesday, the government amended the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature Members’ Pension Act and increased the pension amount to Rs 75,000 per month from Rs […]

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LG to be Chancellor of various varsities

Srinagar: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory has replaced Chief Minister as chancellor of the Islamic University of Science & Technology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University and Cluster Universities of Jammu and Srinagar. According to Jammu & Kashmir Re-organisation (adaptation of state laws) order, 2020, the LG will be vice-chancellor of IUST, […]

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VC, SC for Backward Classes wrapped up

Srinagar: The Government of India has repealed the laws under which State Vigilance Commission and State Commission for Backward Classes Act were established. According to Jammu & Kashmir Re-organisation (adaptation of state laws) 2020, both the laws governing creation of these institutions have been repealed. The repeal of State Commission for Backward Classes would not […]

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COVID-19: Positive cases continue to surge, toll touches 62

Srinagar: Seven more fresh Covid-19 cases were detected in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, prompting the administration to further tighten the restrictions on the movement of people. Seven more patients have tested positive for the coronavirus taking the total number of positive cases in J&K to 62. “Covid-19 cases have risen to 62 with 58 […]

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Contact tracing led to detection of 62 positive cases in JK: Govt

Nearly 2000 contacts of positive cases have been identified

JAMMU: Principal Secretary Planning, Information and Government Spokesperson, Rohit Kansal Wednesday informed that as of today there are 62 positive cases of COVID 19 in J&K. Giving breakup of the figures at a press briefing, Kansal said 58 are active cases of which 48 are in Kashmir and 10 in Jammu division. “A total of […]

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Saudi urges Muslims to defer hajj plans over virus

Saudi urges Muslims to defer hajj plans over virus

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s hajj minister has asked Muslims to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia suspended the year-round “umrah” pilgrimage over fears of the new coronavirus spreading to Islam’s holiest cities, an unprecedented move that raised uncertainty over the annual hajj. “Saudi Arabia […]

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Restrictions remain in force on movement of people

Srinagar: Restrictions on the movement and assembly of people in Kashmir to contain the spread of coronavirus remained in force on Wednesday as the number of COVID-19 positive cases in the union territory continues to surge. They said tight curbs have been put in place across the valley to minimize the movement of the people […]