Protest in Shopian against installation of ‘Smart Electric Meters’
Locals especially females staged a protest and blocked the road against installation of ‘Smart Meters’ in South Kashmir’s Shopian town. The protesting women created a human chain and blocked the traffic to attract the attention of authorities. The protesters alleged that for the installation of smart meters they are being charged huge money and if […]
Petrol, diesel price today: Fuel rates remain unchanged for fifth straight day
There has been no change in the prices of petrol and diesel by the state-owned oil companies even on the fifth day. On Wednesday, the Kejriwal government had cut the price of petrol by ₹8.56 in Delhi, while there was no change in the price of diesel. The petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on Monday […]
Man From Kisthwar Dies As Family ‘Alleges’ Negligence At GMC Anantnag
Medical Superintendent Assures Action If Laxity On Part of Doctors Proved Relatives of a man who died on Monday staged protest in GMC Anantnag, alleging ‘negligence’ on part of the doctors. The authorities said an inquiry would be initiated and assured action if concerned doctor was found at fault. According to a relative of the […]
Threat of US sanctions may persuade states to attend democracy summit
WASHINGTON: The US democracy summit, being held in Washington this week, will lead to imposition of sanctions on undemocratic forces, adding another reason for the invitees to attend. Pakistan is among 110 countries invited to the Dec 9-10 summit but has not yet confirmed its participation. Various US media outlets reported on Sunday that the […]
India beat New Zealand by record 372 runs to win Test series 1-0
India’s spinners wasted little time in removing New Zealand’s remaining batters on Monday to thrash the tourists by a record 372 runs in the second test at the Wankhede Stadium and secure the series 1-0. It was the biggest margin of victory by runs for India in a home match, eclipsing their 337-run win against […]
Nagaland Firing: FIR Alleges Intention Of Army Unit Was To Murder And Injure Civilians
The Nagaland police in its FIR on the tension between civilians and the 21 Para Special forces has alleged that the Army unit’s intention was to “murder and injure civilians,” claimed a report by a television channel. “It is to be noted that at the time of incident there was no police guide nor security […]
Navin Choudhary inaugurates ‘Pashudhan Vyapar Mela’ at Lakhanpur
Several schemes revamped to provide farmers best livestock breed, farm machinery at subsidized rates KATHUA, DECEMBER 05: Principal Secretary, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Navin Kumar Choudhary, today inaugurated ‘Pashudhan Vyapar Mela’ at RP Check post, Lakhanpur. Secretary, Cooperatives Department, Yasha Mudgal was the guest of honor on the occasion. Terming ‘Pashudhan Vyapar Mela’ being held […]
LG Sinha lauded the role of SKIMS during COVID-19 pandemic
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha appreciated Sher-e-Kashmir Institute Medical Science (SKIMS) administration for their huge contribution in the healthcare service particularly during COVID-19 Pandemic besides unrelentless non-covid care for all the four decades of history since 1982. Speaking on the occasion of the celebrations of its 39th annual day on Sunday at SKICC […]
J&K Reports 2 Deaths, 161 Fresh Covid-19 Cases
Jammu and Kashmir reported 161 new covid-19 cases while as two persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. 18 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 143 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 337807. There were deaths, both from the Valley, due to the […]
Mughal Road Closed Till Further Orders
Amid prevailing inclement weather conditions, authorities on Sunday afternoon directed for closure of Mughal road for all sorts of vehicular traffic. DTI Mughal road, Qasim Ahmed told GNS the road has been closed in view of slippery road conditions in the aftermath of heavy snow over the terrain. “It has been decided to close the […]
