US launches first air strikes against Taliban since accord
LASHKAR GAH: The United States launched air strikes against Taliban in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, US officials said on Monday, after a large-scale offensive saw insurgents take over military bases in the region and close in on a key provincial capital. The strikes, carried out over the last two days, mark a rare military intervention by […]
Protests in Srinagar’s Rawalpora after army thrashes two youth
Srinagar : Massive protests rocked Rawalpora area of Srinagar outskirts after army personnel deployed on the road allegedly thrashed two local youth without any reason. Locals of the area have now blocked the road at main chowk Rawalpora against the incident. Residents of the area told a local news gathering agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that […]
Four youth arrested in Budgam, arms and ammunition recovered: Police
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday claimed to have recovered arms and ammunition at Chadoora in central Kashmir’s Budgam district from four arrested youth. A local news gathering agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) quoting an unnamed official reported that police arrested the four youth from Chadoora during searches, and recovered arms, ammunition and other incriminate material from […]
New COVID-19 cases drop to below 60k daily, caseload rises to 71,75,880
New Delhi: The number of new coronavirus infections reported daily across the country dropped below 60,000, even as the caseload surged to 71,75,880 and the total recoveries crossed 62 lakh, the Union Health Ministry data stated on Tuesday. The total cases mounted to 71,75,880, with 55,342 infections being reported in a day, while death toll climbed […]
Lt Governor reviews progress made on recommendations of Committee on Business revival in J&K
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12: 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 Lt Governor sought a detailed report on a host of Financial and Administrative measures recommended for […]
Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha thanks PM, Defence Minister and BRO for 10 new BRO Bridges in J&K
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12: Union Defence Minister, Sh. Rajnath Singh inaugurated 44 bridges constructed by the Border Road Organisation (BRO) in 7 States/ UTs with International Borders. He dedicated the newly inaugurated bridges made by Border Roads Organization (BRO) to the Nation. He also laid the foundation stone for Nechiphu tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh. Out of […]
COVID-19: Govt evacuates 5,93,703 stranded JK residents; 4,53,411 via Lakhanpur, 1,40,292 through special trains
JAMMU, OCTOBER 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 5,93,703 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, […]
Lt Governor expresses grief over the demise of Former Minister
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has conveyed his condolences on the sad demise of Former Minister and senior political Leader, Mohammad Sharief Niaz. In a message, the Lt Governor has prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and forbearance to the bereaved family in this hour of grief.
Lt Governor calls for developing Self Sustaining Public Conveniences across J&K
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today called for developing Self Sustaining Public Conveniences across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Lt Governor was chairing a meeting at the Civil Secretariat to discuss the modalities for improving the public convenience services in J&K. He laid special emphasis on improving public conveniences and […]
3 teachers booked under PSA in Shopian as students found involved in militant activites: IGP Kashmir
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police Monday said it has booked three teachers of a religious school in Shopian district under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) after it came to the fore that some of its students and alumni were found involved in militant activities. Its alumni include Sajjad Bhat, an accused in […]
