J&K government fixes rate for sacrificial livestock
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar On the demand of the general public in Kashmir valley, the J & K government has fixed the rates for the sacrificial livestock ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. According to the government notification the rates Delhi Walla and Merino Cross varieties of Sheep have been fixed at Rs 310 per kg. […]
Amit Shah chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting in Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired the meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs on the topic “Forensic Science Capabilities: Strengthening for Time-bound and Scientific Investigation” at Kevadia town in Gujarat. Shah said the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi attaches utmost importance to […]
England finally end Mitchell-Blundell stand, need 296 for victory
LEEDS: New Zealand were dismissed for 326 to set England a target of 296 for victory after the in-form Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell had again frustrated the hosts on the fourth day of the third Test at Headingley on Sunday. England’s momentum gained by taking three wickets late on the third day seemed to […]
Iraqi PM visits Saudi Arabia and Iran to discuss regional stability
TEHRAN: Iraq’s prime minister met with leaders in rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran on Sunday, discussing regional stability as part of Baghdad’s efforts to mediate between the two Middle East heavyweights. Mustafa al-Kadhemi visited Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, after earlier meeting with Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in […]
Encounter breaks out in Trubji Kulgam
Kulgam: An encounter broke out between security forces and militants at Trubji in Nowpora-Kharpora hamlet of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said on Monday. An official said that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the area. He said that as […]
BSF shoots dead ‘intruder’ along international border in Jammu
Border Security Forces (BSF) on Monday claimed to have shot dead an intruder along the International Border in R S Pura sector in Jammu division. According to a statement, issued to a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO), PRO BSF Jammu said that today morning at about 12:10 am, alert BSF troops noticed suspicious […]
Elderly man mauled to death by bear in Anantnag
A 65-year-old man was mauled to death by a bear in Fattan Ahalan forest area of Kokarnag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, officials said. An official told a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that that a man identified as Mohammad Akbar Chohan (65) son of Mohammad […]
Gold card
It is really a gold card for a poor person in Jammu and Kashmir when he gets the golden card for his health cover from the government. The Government has directed for 100 percent coverage of the scheme this year. Mass awareness campaigns have been launched by the administration through various mediums including TV, radio […]
Minor boy killed in road accident in Handwara’s Zachaldara
An eight-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a vehicle in a Zachaldara area of Handwara on Sunday, officials said here. An official told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that the boy identified as Irfan Ahmed Sheikh son of Nazir Ahmed Sheikh was hit by a vehicle, resulting in his on spot death. He said […]
J&K Reports 65 New Covid-19 Cases, Active Tally Nears 300
Srinagar, June 25: Upward trend in covid-19 continued as Jammu and Kashmir reported 65 new infections in 24 hours that pushed overall tally to 454742 while the death toll remained at 4755 with no fatality during the time, officials said on Saturday. They said that 38 cases were reported from Jammu, 18 from Srinagar, […]
