Div Com discusses Mutton rates
Asks DCs to submit suggestions within three days to finalize the rates SRINAGAR, MARCH 13: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad today convened a meeting to discuss mutton rates in the Valley. During the meeting threadbare discussion was held on ways to ensure price control of Mutton across Kashmir Division. The Divisional Commissioner directed all Deputy […]
Coronavirus update: 2 test positive, 159 persons complete surveillance period
JAMMU, MARCH 13: The Government Friday informed that 159 persons have completed their 28-day surveillance period and, so far, only two cases have been tested positive in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel coronavirus (COVID-19), 1743 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been put under surveillance while […]
One dead, six injured in gas cylinder blast in central Kashmir’s Wadwan
One person died and six others were injured after a gas cylinder explosion gutted a house in Wadwan village of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, reports said on Friday. The blast took place at the house of Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Din Bhat where he stayed with his family, reported news agency KNO. In […]
Dr Farooq says won’t talk unless Mehbooba Mufti and others released
Srinagar Soon after his release from the detention of more than seven months, Dr Farooq Abdullah, the five times chief minister and five times member Parliament of erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir said at a brief press conference at his home on Friday that he won’t talk any about politics unless Mehbooba Mufti and […]
Canada PM Justin Trudeau’s wife tests positive for coronavirus
Justin Trudeau’s wife has tested positive for novel coronavirus, his office said late on Thursday, while assuring the public the Canadian prime minister is fine. Canada’s leader and his 44-year-old wife announced on Thursday they were self-isolating while she was tested for coronavirus after a public event. “Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau was tested for COVID-19 today. The […]
Militant killed in Baramulla shootout
Srinagar A militant has been killed in a brief shootout at Shutloo area of Rafiabad in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday afternoon. A police officer told news agency GNS that a joint team of 32 RR and SOG intercepted the militants following specific information during a naka at Shutlu village of Rafiabad. After being intercepted, the […]
Coronavirus: Modi calls for SAARC nations’ conference to build strateg
Agencies NEW DELHI: In the wake of the rapid spread of coronavirus infections across countries, including South Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a conference among leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka to discuss a strategy to combat the disease. “I would like to propose that the leadership of […]
PDP welcomes release of Dr Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar : Peoples Democratic Party on Friday welcomes the decision of release of former Chief Minister and Senior NC leader Farooq Abdullah from the detention after seven months. The PDP leaders Government must also release political, leaders, activists and civil society members, who were detained arbitrarily, after August 5, 2019. PDP secretary Abdul Hameed Kohseen, […]
India reports 75 COVID-19 cases: Health Ministry
New Delhi: The number of coronavirus patients in the country is 75, including the death of a 76-year-old man in Karnataka, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. The man from Kalaburagi had recently returned from Saudi Arabia. “His sample has been confirmed for #COVID19”, Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu said on Thursday. Delhi has […]
BCCI postpones this year’s IPL, will now start from April 15
Agencies New Delhi : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to postpone the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League and while it was originally set to start from March 29, it will now be held from April 15. This has been conveyed to the franchises. Speaking to IANS, a […]
