Kulgam youth’s suicide is the physical manifestation of policy paralysis in J&K: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, May 31: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party Vice President Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed shock and grief over the suicide of 24-year-old youth of Avil, Noorabad Kulgam calling the incident a visible manifestation of the misplaced policies of the incumbent administration. Expressing shock, he said the incident has brought forth the mounting […]
‘Vaccination saves COVID-19 patients from complications, severity’
Srinagar: “We are fighting a war against Covid-19 but some people are spreading misinformation to create fear among people regarding vaccination,” said Raheela, Audio Visual Officer, Directorate of Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization, J&K. She said that misinformation is usually the handiwork of persons with vested interest to meet their own ends. Raheela while dispelling […]
LG pays tribute to Lt Gen Pandey’s father-in-law, offers condolences
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, visited GoC Chinar Corps, Lt. General, DP Pandey at his residence in Srinagar today. The Lt Governor paid tribute to his father in law, Colonel Panjab Singh (Retd.), Vir Chakra, who passed away last week due to covid in Chandigarh. He also expressed his condolences with the bereaved family and […]
Unsung warriors: Ambulance drivers playing key role in fight against COVID-19
Rajouri: In the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, it is not only the health workers and doctors who are taking the lead, but the ambulance drivers, who are always on the move to attend medical emergencies, are also at the forefront of the battle. The ambulance drivers play a key role in shifting the Covid-19 […]
Suspension of train service in J&K extended till June 09: Officials
Srinagar: The authorities on Monday extended the suspension of train services between Baramulla and Banihal section till June 09 in view of the Covid-19 situation. In an order, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the authorities said that the cancellation of train service between Baramulla and Banihal has been […]
IED found in Saimoh Tral, defused
Srinagar: Security Forces on Monday detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Saimoh Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district that was defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad(BDS). A top police official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an IED was found in Saimoh area of Tral. He said that bomb disposal Squad rushed […]
Summer vacations in J&K High Court from June 7 to 25
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir High Court will remain closed for summer vacations from June 7 to 25. “It is hereby notified that the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed for summer vacation with effect from 7th June, 2021 to 25th June, 2021 (both days inclusive). The period commencing from 7th day of […]
Ladakh records 49 fresh COVID-19 cases, one more death
Leh: Ladakh recorded 49 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the infection tally to 18,497 while the death toll reached 188 with one more fatality, officials said on Monday. Of the 49 new cases, 39 were reported from Leh and 10 cases from Kargil. Ninety-six people were discharged from hospitals after recuperating from the infection, pushing the total […]
Not the time to fight with state govts: Kejriwal on Bengal chief secy transfer
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday that this was not the time to fight with state governments, but to confront the coronavirus pandemic together. Kejriwal was reacting to reports of the sudden transfer of West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay by the Centre that snowballed into a major controversy. “This is not […]
