Muttaheda Majlis-e-Ulma demands release of Mirwiaz before Holy Ramadhan
Expressing concern over the continued house detention of Mirwaiz Moulvi Omar Farooq from August 4, 2019, the Muttaheda Majlis-e-Ulma (MMU) on Thursday demanded his immediate release before the commencement of Holy fasting month of Ramdhan. Mirwaiz , who is also chairman of moderate Hurriyat Conference (HC) has in house detention since August 4, 2019 , […]
Shopian Encounter: 03 militants killed, 02 armymen injured, operation on
Srinagar: Three militants have been killed and two army troopers were injured in an ongoing encounter at Jan Mohalla area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thrusday. Official sources said that three militants have been killed as well two army solidiers were injured in an ongoing encounter, however identity of the slain militant is yet […]
Jammu and Kashmir reported 835 fresh covid-19 cases
Jammu and Kashmir reported 835 fresh covid-19 cases, including 162 travelers in the last 24 hours, the highest number of infections reported in a single day this year, officials said on Thursday. Among the fresh cases, they said, Jammu division reported 280 cases and Kashmir 555, taking the J-K’s overall infection count to 135662. Also, […]
Vaccines To Run Out In Two Days: Odisha Sends SOS To Centre
With stocks set to last no more than 48 hours, the ongoing Covid-19 vaccination drive in Odisha is in serious danger of coming to a complete halt from Saturday ‘if fresh stocks don’t arrive latest by tomorrow morning”, health minister Naba Das warned on Thursday. In an SOS to Union health minister on Wednesday, Das […]
While the covid surge is on, government disengages all temporary warriors
By: Shayib Bhat VOV Srinagar In a surprise development despite surge in the second wave of covid-19, the government of Jammu and Kashmir has started disengaging the frontline warriors of the infection who had even risked their lives to save the human beings. While only few days back Kashmir valley saw an unprecedented surge in […]
Gunfight rages in Shopian town
Srinagar: An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in main town Jan Mohalla in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thrusday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police, Army’s 44RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Main Town Jan Mohalla. As the joint team of forces encircled the suspected […]
Dalgate shopkeeper association appeal SSP to nab the killer of Riyaz
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Riyaz Ahmad Koul R/O Nai Sadak who was working in a shop in Dalgate, succumbed to his injuries in the hospital on Thursday triggering protests and widespread anger among the locals. Dalgate bazaar committee General Secretary in a statement has appealed to SSP Srinagar to arrest his killers so that […]
New Zealand Bans Entry Of Travelers From India Amid Surge In Covid Cases
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced a temporary suspension of travellers, including its citizens, from India for about two weeks from April 11 to combat the surge in Covid-19 cases among visitors to the island country. The ban will begin on Sunday and will remain in place until April 28, she said. […]
India Logs 126,789 Fresh Covid-19 Cases In Last 24 Hours, Active Caseload Tops 910,000
With Covid-19 cases rapidly increasing in India, the country reported 1,26,789 fresh cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. This pushed the total tally to 1,29,28,574, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll increased to 1,66,862 with 685 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. […]
Weather woes
Inclement weather in Jammu and Kashmir during the spring season is nothing new but the recent heavy spells of rain have not only disrupted life in many places but have even filled the main roads of Srinagar city with water. There is an ailing system prevailing and the entire drainage system of Srinagar city […]
