‘Anti-Terrorism Day’: J&K Police pledges to condemn ‘all forms of violence, militancy, its related activities’
Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir zone Vijay Kumar Friday said that the issue of local boys joining militancy was a “serious concern” for the security forces and that many steps have been taken to plug the local militant recruitment while as there is a need for “more hard-work” for the same. Talking to media […]
Man jumps into river Jhelum in Hajin
Hajin: A 32-year-old man on Wednesday jumped into river Jhelum in Hajin area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district even as the authorities launched a search and rescue operation. An official told Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that Mohammad Ashraf Dar son Abdul Aziz Dar (32) of Banger Mohallah Hajin jumped into river Jehlum at Hajin Ghat. […]
Two Al-Badr militants killed in Khonmoh gunfight rejected surrender offers: IGP
Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar Monday said that two Al-Badr militants have been killed in Khonmoh, Srinagar encounter and the slain duo are locals. Talking to Kashmir News Observer (KNO) at Pantha Chowk here, the IGP said that Srinagar police received a tip-off yesterday evening after which the lead was further […]
Hailstorm damages apple, other fruit crops in Pattan areas
Pattan: The hailstorm coupled with gusty winds and heavy rainfall damaged apple orchards and fruit crops in several areas of Pattan in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday. The Apple orchards and fruit crops were affected in Goushbugh, Aglar, lolipora, Magraypora and Sultanpora areas of Pattan. Reports reaching the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said […]
J&K: Hoteliers, Tour Operators welcome Covid relief package, express disappointment on being left out
Srinagar: After the government on Friday announced a relief package to the tune of Rs 2.94 crore for the selected tourism players in Jammu and Kashmir in view of the ongoing pandemic, Houseboat Association said they have been left out despite of apprising the LG administration of their plight. Mushtaq Ahmad Chahiya Chairman Hoteliers Club […]
Kupwara: Doctor caught on camera practicing at private clinic during hospital time
Kupwara: In a brazen violation of norms amid COVID crisis, a doctor posted at District Hospital Handwara was Saturday caught on camera practising at a private clinic during official timing within the main town Kupwara in north Kashmir. With the resurgence of COVID-19 infection cases in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has cancelled the leaves […]
COVID-19: Not a single fully-vaccinated person has died in J&K, reveals NHM data
Delay in testing, hospitalisation proves fatal
Srinagar: Not even a single person from Jammu and Kashmir has died of Covid-19 after getting fully vaccinated and just seven percent of the people have died who have taken the first dose of the vaccination in around the last one month, reveals National Health Mission data. As per the data available with the news […]
Provide free COVID-19 treatment to mediapersons: Director IPS New Delhi writes to LG Sinha
Suggests Walk-in registration, vaccination for all media persons
Srinagar: Director Institute of Perception Studies and Rate The Debate New Delhi, Dr Kota Neelima has urged the Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, to provide free Covid-19 treatment for Media persons and their immediate families in private and government hospitals. Dr Kota has written a letter to LG Sinha, a copy of […]
15 persons including 3 doctors die of COVID-19 in Jammu
Jammu: At least 15 persons including three doctors died due to COVID-19 in the Jammu division in the last 12 hours. Reliable sources told Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Dr. Tahir Mirza, Dr. Mohammad Akram Malik and Dr. Busharat Hussain Shah are among the deceased. Sources said Dr. Mirza was posted at Emergency Hospital Chowki […]
Eid-ul-Fitr: Indo-Pak armies exchange sweets in Karnah sector
Kupwara: The armies of India and Pakistan Thursday exchanged sweets on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr at Teethwal crossing in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. A senior official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the tradition of exchanging sweets between India and Pakistan on major festivals like Eid, Holi, Diwali, […]
