Easing lockdown, how, when, where: Ministers explore steps post-April 14
An informal group of Union Ministers has been brainstorming on the issues arising out of the nationwide lockdown to counter the coronavirus outbreak and exploring the possible next steps and options after the 21-day period ends April 14. “This (nationwide lockdown) cannot continue for an indefinitely long period. But it also doesn’t appear advisable to lift it from […]
Mehbooba Mufti and others’ 8-months detention unjustified: Abdullah
Srinagar: Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday called the detention of political leaders as “immoral and unjustified.” The Vice-President of National Conference, Abdullah, who was released last month after over 7-month detention, took to micro-blogging site to remind that “in all the Covid-19 news let’s not lose sight of the fact that today” former chief minister […]
Three govt officials in J&K to be suspended for alleged misuse of curfew passes
Doda: Curfew passes of three government employees in Doda district have been cancelled for alleged misuse amid the lockdown period. The officials are also likely to face suspension soon, Deputy Commissioner Dr Sagar D Doifode informed the media. “Curfew passes of three government employees were cancelled for misusing the passes during lockdown in Doda, Jammu and […]
COVID-19: Government Threatens Kashmir Doctors With ‘Strict Action’ for Media Leaks
Mumbai: As the world and India celebrate public healthcare professionals for their selfless work during the COVID-19 pandemic, those in Jammu and Kashmir are faced with intimidation from the state: speak against the administration, and you will end up in jail for up to six months. To snub the voices of medical workers that have now started […]
J&K doctors vulnerable to infection
Srinagar: The medical fraternity in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir wants the immediate intervention of Lieutenant Governor (LG) Girish Chandra Murmu, to protect doctors from Covid-19 infection, as one doctor with his family has tested positive in Jammu. Medical Superintendent Dara Singh told this reporter that the doctor and his wife, who is also doctor, […]
Five militants, soldier killed in Kupwara forest gunfight
Srinagar: Five militants and a soldier were killed in a gunfight in Kupwara woods of north Kashmir where army had been carrying searches from the last five days. Defence ministry spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said that the slain militants were infiltrators and the operation was still going on. “In ongoing anti-infiltration operation in Keran Sector […]
Army soldier shoots self dead in north Kashmir
Bandipora: An army soldier allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself dead with his service rifle in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Sunday. Reports reaching GNS said Sepoy Satendra Kumar Tomar of Murena MP shot himself while he was on duty at 14 RR camp in Bandipora at wee hours of Sunday. Soon after the incident, […]
Lt Governor reviews the preparedness of Universities against COVID-19
JAMMU, APRIL 04: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today held a video conference with the Vice-Chancellors of the Universities of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in order to review their preparedness to fight the COVID-19. Vice-Chancellors of University of Jammu; University of Kashmir; Cluster University of Jammu / Kashmir ; Sher-e-Kashmir University of […]
Nearly 400 kilometres of road length being redeveloped in Srinagar
Work to start soon — aim of the project covering roads across the district is to find permanent solutions to Srinagar’s roads woes: DC SRINAGAR, APRIL 04: In a development that has been long overdue and long awaited the Srinagar administration is gearing up for a massive road redevelopment project under which nearly 400 kilometres […]
End Cross-Border Terrorism If You Want To Help J&K: India To Pak
New Delhi: Pakistan must end cross-border terrorism if it wants to contribute to the welfare of Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday, responding to Imran Khan’s criticism of a new job rule implemented by the centre in the Union Territory. “We have seen the intemperate remarks by Pakistan Prime Minister […]
