Youth electrocuted in Kokernag
Srinagar: A 33-year-old man died of electric shock while repairing a wire at his home in Nowbugh Larnoo area of Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday morning. News agency KNO while quoting an official reported that Subzar Ahmad Wani, son of Mohammad Shabaan Wani of Nowbugh Larnoo, died on the spot after coming […]
Two dead bodies fished out from river Jhelum in Barmaulla
Baramulla: Body of an unidentified boy and a shepherd were recovered from river Jhelum on Tuesday in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Sources said, body of shepherded Nazir Ahmad Cheechi, 20, son of Mohammad Yousaf Cheechi, a resident of Panaar Bandipora who drowned a week ago, was fished out from river Jehlum near Seer Jagir area […]
Missing woman from J&K rescued from HP
Jammu: A 22-year-old woman who went missing from Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district in September this year was rescued from Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Tuesday. The woman’s father in Jardi village had on September 25 lodged with the police a report about his daughter gone missing, they said. Following enquiries and hectic efforts police […]
J&K signs MoU with Dubai govt for real estate, industrial development
A significant move towards rapid development, industrial growth in J&K: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
The step reaffirms commitment to build self-reliant J&K: LG Srinagar, Oct 18: Government of Jammu & Kashmir Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Dubai for developing the industrial sector and various business enterprises in the UT. Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public […]
Home minister chairs top security meet of DGPs, IGPs, intel officials
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday presided over the National Security Strategy Conference (NSSC) through video conferencing to discuss the prevailing security situation in the country. Top police sources said all the Director Generals of Police of states, Inspector Generals, selected field officers of the rank of Superintendents of Police and Inspector […]
Following attacks, scores of non-local labourers on way out
Some say, though they are scared, won’t leave
Srinagar: In the wake of killings of non-locals in Kashmir, hundreds of non-J&K residents, who were working in the Valley, have decided to flee. Those who have left or are leaving Kashmir because of fear, however, are all praise for the hospitality of the Kashmiri people. Many who continue to stay put in Kashmir urged […]
Army chief to review security situation during 2-day visit to Jammu
New Delhi: Army Chief General M M Naravane is on a two-day visit to the Jammu region where the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps will give him an update on security situation and operational preparedness, the Indian Army said on Monday. Two non-local labourers were shot dead and injured another on Sunday […]
J&K reports 75 new cases, 2 deaths
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Monday recorded 75 fresh cases of COVID-19 and two deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the virus tally and death toll to 3,31,137 and 4,428 respectively, officials said. Of the 75 fresh cases, 63 were from Kashmir and 12 from the Jammu division of the union territory, they said. […]
Srinagar airport going international from Oct 23rd
Ensure meticulous regulation, management at Srinagar International Airport: Div Com
Srinagar: The operation of international flights from Srinagar airport will start from October 23rd which will connect Kashmir directly with rest of the world, an official press release informed Monday. It said the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole today held a meeting regarding operation of international flights from Srinagar International Airport and necessary arrangements […]
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi: Limited number of devotees to participate in prayers at Hazratbal: CEO Wakf Board
Srinagar: In wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the limited number of devotees will be allowed to participate in night-long prayers on Monday at Hazratbal on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wakf Board, Mufti Farid-ud-din said it has been decided to allow only a limited number of devotees at the shrine […]
