Govt evacuates 101,170 stranded JK residents; 71,585 via Lakhanpur, 29,585 through COVID special trains
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 101,170 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, the administrations […]
BSF jawan hangs self to death in Jammu
Jammu: A Border Security Force jawan allegedly killed himself inside his camp in Jammu, police said on Saturday. Constable Rajeev Lohan, a resident of Sivasagar district of Assam, was found hanging in the bathroom of his residence at Paloura camp on Friday, a police official said. He said a preliminary investigation suggested the jawan posted with […]
BSF vehicle falls into nallah in Uri
Uri: A border security force (BSF) vehicle fell into a nallah at Nambla village of north Kashmir’s Uri on Saturday. Reports reaching said a BSF vehicle fell into deep nallah near Nambla area of Uri this afternoon, after the driver lost control over his speed. However all personal traveling in the vehicle were rescued and […]
UG exams: KU meeting with college principals on Monday
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir will hold a crucial meeting with the college principals on Monday (01.06.2020) to discuss issues related to the undergraduate examinations. The online meeting, to be chaired by Dean Colleges Development Council,will be held at 2pm through Cisco Webex with the principals of all the government degree colleges affiliated with the […]
Trump bans entry of certain groups of Chinese students to US
Washington: US President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation banning the entry of Chinese students and researchers having ties with the People’s Liberation Army to dismantle China’s efforts to use graduate students to acquire intellectual property and technology from America. Trump’s announcement came amidst escalating confrontation between the US and China over trade, the origins of […]
Lives of poor much more painful than before: Mayawati
Lucknow: BSP president Mayawati on Saturday advised the Modi government to review its policies and working style with an open mind, and remove the shortcomings. “On the completion of one year of BJP government at the Centre today, many claims have been made, but it would be better if they are not far from the […]
Man found hanging from tree in Kulgam
Kulgam:A man has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree at Nipora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday morning. Sources said that a man identified as Ravinder Singh, son of Deva Singh (32) of Jiger Simbli Paryal Jammu was found hanging from a tree near Alpine Petrol Pump at Nipora. Meanwhile, […]
PM lists Art 370 abrogation, CAA, Ram temple settlement among key achievements of 2nd term
New Delhi, May 30 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday listed abrogation of Article 370, settlement of the Ram Temple issue, criminalisation of Triple Talaq and the amendment to the Citizenship Act among the key achievements during his second term, asserting that his government’s decisions in the last one year were aimed at fulfilling the […]
India sees biggest 1-day jump in Covid-19 tally with 7,964 cases, 265 deaths
New Delhi: The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,971 and the number of cases climbed to 1,73,763 in the country registering a record single-day spike of 265 deaths and 7,964 cases till Saturday 8 am, according to the Union Health Ministry. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 86,422 while 82,369 people […]
Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch: Army
Jammu: The Pakistan Army resorted to intense firing on forward areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Saturday, a defence spokesperson said. The intense firing from small arms across the border started around 10 am in Kirni sector, drawing befitting retaliation by Indian Army, the spokesperson said. The unprovoked […]
