Thousands march in Germany urging EU to take in refugees
BERLIN: Rights activists on Sunday accused Italian authorities of blocking migrant rescue ship Sea-Watch 4 from leaving port and resuming its emergency mission in the Mediterranean. After an inspection on the safety of the vessel to operate in high seas, Italian authorities placed the ship under an administrative blockade, said the German activist groups Sea-Watch […]
86,961 new COVID-19 cases in India, tally reaches 54,87,580
New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 tally reached 54.88 lakh with 86,961 people being infected in the past 24 hours, while 43,96,399 people have recuperated so far pushing the national recovery rate to 80.12 per cent on Sunday, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 54,87,580, while the death toll climbed to […]
3,000 litres of illicit kerosene seized in south Kashmir’s Pulwama, 2 arrested
Awantipora: Police on Monday arrested two persons and recovered around 3000 litres of subsidized kerosene from their possession in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The duo identified as Uzair Ahmad Ganie resident of Samboora Pampore and Faisal Ahmad Mir of Panzgam village of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district were held by the police at Khinbugh village of […]
From tulips to lotus, all flowers in Kashmir whither without admirers
By Tariq Shah Srinagar There is a lotus bloom both in Dal and Nigeen lakes of Srinagar. The way lotus have sprouted it seems that LAWDA has started ignoring to clean these two water bodies. Apart from lotus in the spring of this year, thousands of tulip bulbs sprouted in the lap of Zabarwan hills […]
1350 crore package
Keeping the word with the business delegations which met Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha in the recent past on Saturday he announced an economic package worth Rs 1,350 crore for the newly formed Union Territory in a bid to boost the business sector and other sectors. Announcing the package, Sinha said, “We […]
Army porter slips to death in north Kashmir
A local army porter from Ring-Bala Machil in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district slipped to death on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday, reported a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO). An unidentified official told the agency identified the local porter as Muhammad Rafiq Khan, son of Asadullah Shah, a resident of ring Bala Machil. The […]
Militant attack security forces in Nowgam of Srinagar, no loss of life or injury
Suspected militants on Monday attacked ROP party of CRPF in Nowgam area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. Official sources told GNS that militants fired upon CRPF party of 110 BN. However in this incident no loss of life or injury has been reported Meanwhile whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.(GNS)
Fincen Files — On US radar: Dawood Ibrahim’s financier, his laundering, funding of Lashkar, Jaish
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the US regulatory agency for enforcing money laundering laws, has uncovered a web of transactions of a flourishing money laundering network run by Pakistani national Altaf Khanani who is also said to have been a key financier for fugitive terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, reveal Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) filed by […]
Youth of J&K full of talent; have immense potential: Lt Governor
Declares open Police Premier League in Srinagar SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the youth of J&K have immense potential and can play a significant role in bringing positive change. He said this while inaugurating the Police Premier League Cricket Tournament at Cricket Stadium, Sonawar, here today. Addressing the gathering in the […]
Lt Governor inaugurates ‘Brainstorming on implementation of NEP-2020 in J&K’
Emphasizes student feedback, teachers’ training Calls for timely implementation of key provisions of NEP-2020. Advises institution of annual awards for research and innovation New Education Policy contains features of Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: “ National Education Policy 2020 is not only a historic and holistic document but for the first time, […]
