DIPR condoles with Aarish Bilal
SRINAGAR : The Department of Information and Public Relations has condoled with senior journalist and Bureau Chief, News X, Aarish Bilal over the demise of his father. A condolence meeting was held under the chairpersonship of Director, Information & PR, Dr Syed Sehrish Agar today which was attended by all the officers and officials of […]
Satisfactory progress on implementation of business revival package: Govt
Reviews various financial & administrative reforms announced earlier
SRINAGAR : In order to provide assistance to business entities, the LG administration had recently announced a number of measures to provide growth momentum in various sectors of the economy. A comprehensive package of Rs 1350 crore was announced by the LG, Manoj Sinha in the previous month responding to the demands put forth by […]
Top LeT commander, accomplice killed in Barzulla encounter
DGP says 180 militants killed, 138 militants and their associates arrested this year so far
Srinagar: Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including a top Pakistani commander, were on Monday killed in an encounter in Old Barzulla area here, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Old Barzulla area of the city here in the early hours of Monday morning after receiving specific inputs about the presence of […]
LG reviews recommendations of Committee on Business revival in J&K
Directs for disbursement of financial assistance at the earliest
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today reviewed the progress made on the recommendations of the Committee on Business Revival in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was held here at the Civil Secretariat. The LG sought a detailed report on a host of financial and administrative measures recommended for the revival of […]
3 teachers of Shopian religious school detained under PSA
Srinagar: Three teachers of a religious school in Shopian district of south Kashmir were arrested Monday under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) for allegedly “spreading hatred while teaching”, police said. They said the three were booked under the PSA — which allows authorities to detain a person for up to two years without a […]
398 fresh cases take Covid-19 tally to 84031 in J&K
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 398 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) – 159 from Jammu division and 239 from Kashmir division and 11 infection related deaths – 05 from Jammu division and 06 from Kashmir Division, officials said here today. Officials said that out of 84031 positive cases, 9992 are active positive, […]
Advisor Sharma attends 42nd GST Council Meeting
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor K.K Sharma today attended 42nd Meeting of GST Council through Video conferencing. The meeting held under the Chairmanship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was attended by Finance Ministers of different states. The Advisor while representing the UT of Jammu and Kashmir put forth views regarding different agenda points discussed […]
Indian, Pak troops trade fire along LoC in Poonch
Jammu: Indian and Pakistani troops traded fire in three sectors along the Line of Control in Poonch district on Monday, officials said. “At about 1445 hours today, Pak army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms along LoC in Khari Karmara sector in district Poonch,” a defence spokesman said. He said that Indian […]
J&K begins flu vaccination for healthcare professionals
Srinagar: Health and Medical Education Department on Monday began influenza vaccination for healthcare professionals dealing with patients infected by the coronavirus, officials said. Healthcare workers are at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 as compared to the general population, with potential threat for their health and for patients’ safety. “The Health & Medical Education Department […]
4 militants killed in 2 separate encounters in Kulgam, Pulwama
One militant captured alive
Srinagar: Four militants were killed on Saturday in two separate encounters with security forces in Kulgam and Pulwama districts of south Kashmir while as one militant was captured alive, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chingam area of Kulgam district of south Kashmir late Friday night following specific inputs about […]
