PCI team continues interactions with media persons
Discusses issues related to working of media in Kashmir SRINAGAR, MARCH 16: Several media delegations and journalists today called on the Sub-Committee of the Press Council of India (PCI) to study media scenario in Jammu & Kashmir and apprised it of various issues and challenges facing media in Kashmir. The three member team is headed […]
COVID-19: Restrictions imposed on social gathering, meetings at Udhampur
Hotels closed at Patnitop till March 31, 2020 UDHAMPUR, MARCH 16:- District administration Udhampur on Monday imposed restriction on social gatherings, meetings and conferences in the district as a precaution against spread of COVID-19. District Magistrate, Dr. Piyush Singla issued directions/orders under 144 CrPc ‘to prevent danger to human life, health and safety’ and imposed […]
Facebook User Booked For ‘Sensitive Remarks’ In Rajouri
JAMMU – The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday booked a Facebook user for posting “sensitive remarks” on the social media platform in Rajouri district, an official said. A case under relevant sections of the law has been registered against the accused and further investigation is on, a senior police officer said. We appeal to people […]
Hirdesh Kumar appointed as chief electoral officer, Jammu and Kashmir
The Election Commission of India on Monday appointed Hirdesh Kumar as the chief electoral officer of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. He will replace Shailendra Kumar, with effect from the date he assumes charge. An order to this effect was issued by B C Patra, Secretary, Election Commission of India. GK
1 person in JK with travel history to Saudi reports high viral load, kept in isolation
One person in Jammu and Kashmir with travel history Saudi Arabia has reported high viral load, a senior official said. Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary Planning, Jammu and Kashmir said, “One more person in the Union Territory (UT) with history of travel to Saudi Arabia has reported high viral load. He has been kept in isolation. […]
DGP Prisons meets J&K detainees in UP central jail
Srinagar, Mar 16: A top J&K police officer visited a jail in Uttar Pradesh and met detainees from J&K lodged in it. V K Singh, DGP Prisons, J&K visited Central Jail Naini, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh where 16 detenues from J&K are lodged. He interacted with them to inquire of their health. Superintendent Naini Jail H […]
Dr Farooq’s role in present situation crucial, says Prof Soz
Srinagar, Mar 16: Senior Congress leader Prof Saif-ud-din Soz on Monday offered greetings to NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah and welcomed his release and simultaneously hoped his role at the present day Kashmir’s ‘Cross Road Situation’. According to statement issued to Kashmir News Servive (KNS), Soz said “While offering greetings to Dr Farooq Abdullah on […]
25 sheep killed by wild beasts in Kashmir valley
Twenty-five sheep were killed by wild animals in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. According to a report, wild animals entered the barn of a villager in Kungamdara village of Pattan tehsil of Baramulla district last night and killed all the 25 sheep in the barn. “It is obviously a case of wild animal attack,” an official […]
PDP MP meets Modi, demands release of Mehbooba Mufti
New Delhi, March 16 After the release of former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, People”s Democratic Party (PDP) Member of Parliament Nazeer Ahmed Laway on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded that party chief and former Cheif Minister Mehboba Mufti should also be released along with Omar Abdullah. After the meeting speaking to IANS, […]
Coronavirus: Srinagar administration orders closure of all parks, gardens
The district administration on Monday announced that all parks and gardens will remain closed in Srinagar in view of Coronavirus threat. “All parks and gardens in Srinagar will remain closed till further notice. Cooperation of people in implementing precautionary measures is appreciated,” said the Deputy Commissioner Shahid Iqbal Choudhary on Twitter. All educational institutions have […]
