US Democrats reintroduce legislation to prevent future Muslim bans
Washington: As many as 140 Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced a legislation in the US Congress to prevent future Muslim bans and prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion. The Muslim travel ban, introduced by former US President Donald Trump, targeted several Muslim-majority nations and restricted the entry of people from Iran, North Korea, Syria, Libya, […]
Landslides, shooting stones triggered by rain force closure of Sgr-Jmu NH
Srinagar: The authorities on Saturday suspended the vehicular movement on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway due to landslides and shooting stones at several places of Ramban district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that due to landslides and shooting stones at Magerkot, the tarffic movement has been suspended on the highway-connecting Kashmir valley with […]
UN, US welcome India-Pakistan ceasefire statement
“Ceasefire announcement will provide opportunity for further dialogue,” UN chief
United Nations/Washington: Top UN leadership has welcomed the announcement by militaries of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors, with UN chief Antonio Guterres expressing hope that this “positive step” will provide an opportunity for “further dialogue”. In a […]
Experts welcome ceasefire pact between India and Pak
New Delhi: The ceasefire agreement announced by India and Pakistan is a welcome move as any measure that saves lives on the border and reduces violence must be given a chance, experts said on Friday, but cautioned that “cross-border terrorism” needs to be closely watched. A joint statement issued in Islamabad and New Delhi said […]
Govt orders transfers in Admin
Sehrish Asgar replaces husband as Additional Secretary to the Government, Information Department
Jammu: The Union Territory government today ordered transfer and posting of several IAS and KAS officers. An official communiqué said that Alok Kumar, IRS, awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been posted as Principal Secretary to the Government, Youth Services and Sports Department whileas Sarmad Hafeez, IAS, Administrative Secretary, Youth Services […]
Class 10 exams: Girls fare better than boys
Srinagar: Seventeen students scored straight ‘A’s in the Class 10 board examinations held in Kashmir as the results declared on Friday showed that girls had performed better than boys. Over 75,000 students had appeared in the Class 10 examinations, conducted by Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education, in October last year, officials said. While […]
PM promises to make J&K a winter sports hub
Modi e-inaugurates Khelo India Winter Games; LG asks participating athletes to spread message of peace, unity, goodwill, & love; Union MoS Kiren Rijiju assures support of Sports ministry for developing J&K’s sports sector
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the second Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg and said that the event is a step towards making Jammu and Kashmir a hub of winter sports. Athletes from 27 states and Union Territories are competing in the Games which will conclude on March 02. “This is a […]
Existing COVID-19 guidelines to continue till March 31: MHA
New Delhi: The Union Home ministry Friday said the existing COVID-19 guidelines will remain in force till March 31. In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said while there has been a substantial decline in the active and new COVID-19 cases, there is need to maintain surveillance, containment and caution so as to […]
J&K records one COVID-19 death, 85 new cases
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Friday recorded 85 new positive cases of COVID-19, taking the tally to 1,26,286, even as one fresh death due to the virus was reported in the past 24 hours, officials said. The death toll in the Union territory due to the pandemic is 1,956, they said. Out of the fresh […]
Balakot air strikes displayed India’s strong will to act against terror: Rajnath
New Delhi: The success of Balakot air strikes displayed India’s strong will to act against terrorism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. “On the anniversary of Balakot Air Strikes, I salute the exceptional courage and diligence of the Indian Air Force. The success of Balakot strikes has shown India’s strong will to act against […]
