487 new COVID-19 cases in J&K; active cases 5,275
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday reported 487 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 1,08,306. Out of the total cases, 1,01,363 have already recovered and 1,668 have died leaving a total of 5,275 active cases as on date, the government’s media bulletin reads. Of the cases reported today, 255 were reported in Kashmir […]
IGP gives details of HMT shootout to media
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Thursday gave details to the media about the shootout at HMT on the outskirts of Srinagar in which two soldiers were killed and militants managed to escape. “Initial reports said that three militants were travelling in a Maruti car and two of […]
CBI books former Jammu and Kashmir minister
Former Jammu and Kashmir Minister and Congress leader Taj Mohiuddin has been booked by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with Roshni land scam. On Monday Mohiudin submitted his nomination papers as the Congress Party’s candidates from Uri Block for District Development Constituency (DDC) elections. Taj Mohiuddin told a news agency KNT that he […]
Civilian injured in cross-LoC shelling in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar: A civilian was injured in mortar shelling by Pakistan army along Line of Control in Kirni village of Poonch district, officials said on Thursday. They said at about 1330 hours, Pakistan army initiated “unprovoked ceasefire violation” by firing small arms and mortar shells along LoC in Qasba and Kirni sectors in the Poonch. The […]
Open gymnasiums in Polo View Park for children
By: Tariq Shah Srinagar On Thursday afternoon children were happily enjoying open gymnasiums in Polo View Park though earlier also, it was open for the children and they were playing on these machines. Most of this equipment was now out of gear and the authorities have re-established many of them in this park for the […]
Slain soldiers identified
The two soldiers killed in Srinagar militant attack today have been identified as Sepoy Rattan Lal of 163 Territorial Army and Sepoy Deshmukh of 101 Territorial Army. Both had been attached to 2nd Unit of Rashtriya Rifles. Sources told KNT that militants also managed to snatch the service rifle of one of the slain soldiers, […]
Corona: SKIMS cancels winter vacations of all faculty members
In view of ongoing Corona pandemic, winter vacations sanctioned to faculty members of the SKIMS and its Medical College Bemina and staff members except leave sanctioned on medical grounds/maternity leave stand cancelled. “As such it is impressed upon all the faculty and staff members to remain available at their places of posting in their respective […]
Srinagar-Ladakh highway remains closed for 4th day
The 434-km-long Srinagar-Ladakh highway is closed to traffic for the fourth day in a row, leaving hundreds of small and large vehicles stranded in Kargil, Dras, Sonamarg, Gagangir and Kullan. According to the Meteorological Department, the Srinagar-Ladakh highway has been closed for traffic as a precautionary measure due to snowfall in the upper parts of […]
Indian Army to get drones from Israel, America for surveillance along China border
In a major boost to its capabilities, the Indian Army is soon going to get Israeli Heron and American mini drones for upgrading its surveillance capabilities in Eastern Ladakh and other areas along the China border. “The deals for the acquisition of the Heron surveillance drones is in the final stages and is expected to […]
HMT attack: Three JeM militants travelling in car carried out attack, says IGP
Inspector General of Police Kashmir range Thursday said that three militants carried out the attack on army men at HMT on Srinagar-Baramulla killing two army men. “Initial reports said that three militants were travelling in a Maruti car and two of them were carrying weapons, who fired indiscriminately at the army men leaving two of […]
