991 fresh COVID-19 cases in J&K
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Monday reported 991 fresh COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 139381 Among the cases reported today, 492 were reported in Kashmir while Jammu division reported 499 infections.
Mehbooba appeals youth to shun violence and protest by democratic means
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that youth of Kashmir should shun the path of violence and start protests through democratic means peacefully. She said that violence has no place in the world and the youth of Kashmir must understand that they […]
China Admits That Its Covid-19 Vaccines ‘Don’t Have High Protection Rates’
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost. Chinese vaccines “don’t have very high protection rates,” said the director of the China Centres for Disease Control, Gao Fu, at a […]
South Africa cricket crisis nears end
JOHANNESBURG: South African cricket’s extended administrative crisis appeared near at an end on Saturday when Cricket South Africa (CSA)’s interim board hailed an agreement on a new governance structure in which independent directors will be in the majority. Interim board chairman Stavros Nicolaou said a formal memorandum of incorporation would be adopted at an annual […]
Thousands, Many Maskless, Gather For Kumbh Mela Amid India Covid Battle
India on Monday reported a record daily tally of 168,912 Covid-19 cases, the world’s highest, while worries grew over a further spike, as hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered for a ritual bath in the Ganges river. Marching barefoot to their destination with many of them not wearing masks or observing social distancing, the seers […]
Div Com directs to develop Manda walking track under Smart City Project
Directs concerned to formulate comprehensive project report JAMMU, APRIL 11: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today directed the concerned officers to prepare a comprehensive project Report for overall development of Manda morning walkers track (alongside Manda Zoo Jammu). He issued the directions during his visit to the track for assessing the development requirements there. […]
35-year old man Shot dead by unknown gunmen in Budgam
A 35-year old man was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Mazahama area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district here on Sunday. SSP Budgam, Tahir Saleem told GNS that suspected militants fired upon a civilian identified as Nasir Ahmad khan son of Ghulam Mohd khan resident of Buchipora Magam. He was shifted to nearby hospital for […]
Union Secretary Tourism calls on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, APRIL 10: Secretary, Union Ministry of Tourism, Sh. Arvind Singh today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhawan. Union Secretary and the Lt Governor discussed about various initiatives being taken by the Tourism Department for development and enhancing tourism prospects in Jammu and Kashmir. The Lt Governor observed that the UT […]
Lt Governor addresses “Education to Entrepreneurship” conference at SKICC
J&K Government working on robust, efficient digital network infra in hinterland to provide transparent financial services to people: LG Our aim is to bridge Rural-Urban gap; make credit accessible to those interested in starting their own business ventures, says the LG Government to train 5000 young professionals in financial services sector this year SRINAGAR, APRIL […]
Gunfight rages in Semthan Bijbehara
An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in orchards of Semthan village of Bijbehara area in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a joint team of Police, Army’s 3 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the […]
