2 militants killed in encounter in J-K’s Kulgam
Two militants were killed in an ongoing operation in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. The gunfight erupted on Monday morning when security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Mirwani Damhal, Hanjipora, area following an input about militants’ presence. “As the cordon was being laid, hiding militants opened fire triggering a gunfight. In the […]
Five Covid 19 patients discharged from JLNM Hospil:Dr Bilqees
Srinagar, April 25 (KNS): Five COVID-19 Positive patients discharged on Saturday after their two repeated samples 48hrs apart tested NEGATIVE for COVID-19. According to Kashmir News Service “Out of five patients, one patient was discharged after 25 days as the patient was symptomatic and tested repeatedly positive four times before testing Negative.. Rest of the […]
Killed militants to be buried at safer, isolated places to prevent transmission of Covid-19: Govt.
Srinagar, Apr 25 (KNS): To enforce strict lockdown for safety of general public, J&K administration has decided to conduct burial of killed militants at safer and isolated places onwards. In this regard families of the slain militants will be provided passes by concerned Deputy Commissioners to facilitate their presence in last rites in presence of […]
Lt Governor’s office reaches out to stranded students from Maharashtra
Srinagar, April 25 (KNS): The Lieutenant Governor’s office reached out to Pune based students Nachiket Guttekar, Shamim Kulkarni and Ninad Dattar, who were on a research project, and are stuck in Bhaderwah since March 25, 2020 due to lockdown. They are staying with Nazim Malik in Bhaderwah. A representative of Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu, […]
Pak Army Chief Raises Kashmir Issue; Says Any Challenge to ‘Disputed Territory’ Would Have Consequences
Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Sunday that Kashmir was a “disputed territory” and any attempt to challenge its status would be responded with full military might. Gen Bajwa made the remarks during his visit to the Puna Sector of the Line of Control where he spent Eid with troops. Addressing his […]
Dheeraj Gupta takes stock of arrangements at Srinagar Airport 9 flights expected to arrive on 25th May
SRINAGAR, MAY 24: With partial resumption of air travel and nine flights expected to arrive at the Srinagar Airport on Monday 25th May, Principal Secretary to Government Dheeraj Gupta, who has been nominated as Nodal Officer to oversee arrangements at Srinagar Airport, today reviewed the facilities at Srinagar airport and finalised the standard operating procedure (SOP) […]
J&K seeing last phase of militancy, security situation will soon change, says Union minister
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing the last phase of militancy, Union minister Jitendra Singh said Saturday while commenting on the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley. In a Facebook Live session on Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh – Post Article 370, the minister said, “The security situation will soon change drastically. As far as […]
Muted Eid Shopping, Celebrations In Kashmir Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
New Delhi: Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Kashmir turned out to be a low-key affair on Sunday, as most of the faithful marked the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan by offering prayers at home in view of the lockdown. The festival is being celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir and Kerala today, while the rest of […]
14-day paid quarantine and 7 days home isolation: Guidelines for international arrivals
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Sunday made it mandatory for stranded Indians arriving from abroad to check into an institutional quarantine for 14 days at their own expense followed by seven days of home isolation. Specifying guidelines for the international arrivals, the ministry said that before boarding, all the travellers would […]
Does vitamin D help protect against Covid-19?
Older and darker-skinned people who are likely to have low levels of Vitamin D may benefit from supplementation of the essential vitamin to protect against severe symptoms of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), according to a paper published in The Lancet. Clinicians, however, say that dosing on the vitamin in hope of being protected from the […]
