Flag Day of Scouts and Guides held at Ganderbal
By: Sofi Ayaz VOV Ganderbal An impressive function was held in connection with foundation day cum oath taking ceremony of J and K Bharat Scouts and Guides district Ganderbal. The speakers talked at length about the role of youth in shaping the society and their contribution for the betterment of their localities and said that […]
Ladakh reports 12 new COVID-19 cases
Leh: Ladakh has recorded 12 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the virus tally to 21,059 while the active cases has gone up to 122, officials said on Tuesday. Ladakh has registered 209 COVID-related deaths — 151 in Leh and 58 in Kargil — since the outbreak of the pandemic last year. Eleven patients were cured and […]
Things looking up for Pakistan cricket as Australia confirm tour, England chief arriving to restore relations
LAHORE: A month ago, international cricket in Pakistan faced an uncertain future. Not anymore. Things have changed quickly as the Pakistan team has performed at the Twenty20 World Cup, reaching the semi-finals with a perfect record in the Super 12 stage. The cancelled tours of New Zealand and England now seem a thing of the past. On Monday, Australia […]
Astronaut becomes first Chinese woman to walk in space
BEIJING: Astronaut Wang Yaping became the first Chinese woman to walk in space, authorities said on Monday, as her team completed a six-hour stint outside the Tiangong space station as part of its ongoing construction. Tiangong — meaning “heavenly palace” — is the latest achievement in China’s drive to become a major space power, after […]
‘No Salary Without Covid-19 Vaccination’: Thane Municipal Corporation Tells Its Employees
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra has said its employees who have not taken even one dose of vaccine against Covid-19 will not be paid salaries. The decision was taken on Monday during a meeting of senior TMC officials, including civic commissioner Dr Vipin Sharma and Thane Mayor Naresh Mhaske. According to an official […]
CROP DAMAGE
While the untimely snow has created havoc in the orchards of Kashmir, heavy rains have damaged the crops in Jammu region also. People of Jammu region have suffered losses as their paddy was destroyed by the heavy spell of rains. While the government has already declared the heavy rains and snow as a natural calamity, […]
No change in scheduled KU exams, functioning of hostels
A fake news is reported to be under circulation regarding postponement of Kashmir University examinations and closure of hostels. There is no change in the scheduled examinations or functioning of hostels. Students are requested not to pay heed to any fake news.(GNS)
CMOs, BMO,s directed to set up testing facilities at public gatherings in Kashmir: DHSK
In view of the spike of COVID-19 positive cases, Director Health Services Kashmir on Monday directed all Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) , Medical Superintendents and Block Medical Officers (BMOs) to set up testing facilities at social places, marriage functions and religious gathering. According to an official spokesman, Director Health Services Kashmir Dr Mushtaq Rather directed […]
Man killed in suspected militant attack
Suspected militants reportedly shot at a man in Bohri Kadal area of Srinagar. Reports said that the injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. Hospital sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust a Police party from M. R. Ganj brought one bullet injured person to SMHS hospital in critical condition. The injured succumbed to his […]
Man injured in suspected militant attack
Suspected militants reportedly shot at a man in Bohri Kadal area of Srinagar. Reports said that the injured has been shifted to hospital for treatment. Hospital sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust a Police party from M. R. Ganj brought one bullet injured person to SMHS hospital in critical condition. The injured man has […]
