Lockdown exit: Div Com Jammu interacts with Market Associations, urges them to follow SOPs
JAMMU, JUNE 08: As the unlock process begins today with opening of markets, businesses and other economic activities with certain precautions, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today interacted with presidents of market and Business Associations of Jammu city and asked them to strictly follow Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)s. The meeting was attended by Inspector General […]
18 more COVID patients discharged from SKIMS Hospital Bemina
SRINAGAR, JUNE 08: Eighteen more COVID-19 patients today discharged from SKIMS Medical College Hospital Bemina after their successive tests turned negative. These patients were admitted in hospital for treatment after testing positive more than two weeks back at various referral centers. With this, the total number of COVID-19 recoveries rose to 244 out of total […]
JK admin seeks action against IAS officer for ‘creating hurdles’ during Amarnath yatra prayer
Jammu, Jun 8 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration has asked the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to take action against an IAS officer who allegedly tried to prevent the Amarnath Shrine Board officials from undertaking ‘pratham pooja’ (first prayer) for Amarnath yatra, sources said on Monday. This is for the first time in […]
Despite opposition, J-K starts privatisation of electricity distribution
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has started the process of privatisation of electricity distribution and allied works in the Union Territory (UT). After the central government decided to privatize electricity distribution companies in all UTs, the power department and private consultants have started house-to-house surveys to collect details of lakhs of consumers. Each locality and […]
Premier League teams prepare for restart with practice games at stadiums
LONDON: Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea were among the clubs who stepped up their preparations for the Premier League’s return by holding practice matches on Saturday. Clubs are attempting to build up players’ fitness as well as get used to playing without fans before the league resumes on June 17 following a 100-day suspension due […]
Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader buried in Syria
DAMASCUS: The former head of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement was laid to rest on Sunday in the Syrian capital Damascus, a day after he died following a long illness. He was 62. Ramadan Shallah was on the US most wanted list of terrorist suspects with a $5 million reward for information leading to his […]
Restrictions on public movement, non-essential activities to continue in Srinagar
Srinagar, June 08 (KNS): The Srinagar administration has said that restrictions on public movement and non-essential activities as ordered on May 31 will continue to remain enforced till further orders. It has asked the general public to ensure strict adherence to the order which prohibits all non-essential movement and activities in the district. It has […]
4 Militants Killed In Shopian Gunfight: Police
Srinagar- Four militants were killed in a gunfight with state forces in Pinjora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday, police said. The state forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Pinjora area of Shopian this morning after receiving information about the presence of militants there, a police official said. He said the […]
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal unwell, may undergo COVID test
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has self-isolated himself after developing mild fever and sore throat, an AAP spokesperson said Monday. Kejriwal is also likely to undergo the Covid-19 test, he added. India recorded a daily jump of over 9,000 for the fifth straight day, taking the number of total infections to 2,56,611. Of the 2.56 lakh cases, 1,25,381 […]
As BRO seeks workers for Ladakh, Jharkhand asks for a better deal for them
The Jharkhand government under Chief Minister Hemant Soren has extracted a commitment from Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to do away with contractors, recruit labourers directly from the state, register itself under the Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act next year, and sign a memorandum of agreement (MoU) with the state. A May 22 communication from the Ministry […]
