Encounter breaks out in Poshkeeri village of south Kashmir’s Anantnag
Srinagar: An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday. A cordon-and-search operation was launched in the Poshkreeri area of Anantnag district in south Kashmir during the night following information about the presence of militants, a police official said. He said as the forces […]
Zaira Wasim back on social media day after quitting it over locust attack post backlash
Srinagar: Former actor Zaira Wasim’s post about floods and locust attacks was met with a huge backlash, forcing her to deactivate Twitter and Instagram accounts, but the “Dangal” star has now made a comeback on social media. Zaira had caused a social media storm after she tweeted a verse from the Quran that many people […]
INDIA UNLOCKED
Places of worship, hospitality services, malls to open from June 8; containment zones to remain in lockdown till June 30
New Delhi: The countrywide lockdown in containment zones has been extended till June 30, while hospitality services, hotels and shopping malls will be allowed to open from June 8, the Union Home ministry said on Saturday. Termed ‘Unlock 1’, the Centre on Saturday issued fresh guidelines relaxing the nationwide lockdown, the fourth phase of which […]
177 fresh Covid-19 cases recorded in J&K
Tally reaches 2,341; 165225 under surveillance
Srinagar: A total of 177 people, including 10 pregnant women, tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, taking the union territory’s tally to 2,341, officials said. While 125 fresh cases were reported from Kashmir, 52 were from Jammu, they said. “(A total of) 177 new cases of coronavirus were detected in the […]
2 militants killed in Kulgam encounter
Srinagar, May 30: Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Saturday, police said. A cordon and search operation was launched following information about the presence of militants in Wanpora area of the south Kashmir district, according to a police official. The militants fired […]
Burglars strike Gurudwara at Jawahar Nagar: loot cash, valuables
Srinagar: Taking undue advantage of the ongoing lockdown and subsequent closure of religious places amid COVID-19 outbreak, burglars struck Gudrudwara at Jawahar Nagar area of Srinagar city and decamped with cash and other valuables last night. Locals aid the burglars looted rupees two lakh cash from donation box at Kalvi Dhar Gurudwara at Jawahar Nagar […]
Pakistan desperate to increase violence in J&K: Core Group
“Forces ready to meet anticipated security challenges”
Srinagar: A top level meeting was held here today with General Officer Commanding, Chinar Corps, Lt Gen BS Raju and Director General of Police Jammu & Kashmir, Dilbag Singh in the chair to review the security situation and ensure ‘readiness to meet anticipated security challenges’. The Core Group meeting was attended by top officials of […]
Personnel Ministry modifies its order on Jammu, Srinagar CAT benches
New Delhi, May 30: The benches of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), that adjudicates central government employees’ service matters, will function from Jammu and Srinagar, the Personnel Ministry has said, modifying its earlier order that had created confusion and resentment among many over the jurisdiction of tribunals. The move comes nearly a month after the ministry […]
Pandits miss Kashmir visit on ‘Jyestha Ashtami’
Jammu, May 30 : Many Kashmiri migrant pandits gave a miss to a visit to their roots in the Valley on ‘Jyeshtha Ashtami’ which was celebrated in a subdued manner due to the COVID-19 pandemic with most of the devotees offering prayers to goddess Ragnya Devi from their homes. The usual hustle and bustle at […]
PM wishes KPs on Jyeshtha Ashtami
New Delhi, May 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended wishes to the Kashmiri Pandit community on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami. “Best wishes, especially to the Kashmiri Pandit community, on the very special occasion Jyeshtha Ashtami,” he said in a tweet. “With the divine blessings of Mata Kheer Bhawani, may everyone be […]
