45 travelers among 1090 new covid-19 cases in J&K, total 77253
Forty-five travelers were among 1090 fresh novel coronavirus cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 77253. Among the cases, 603 are from Jammu Division and 487 from Kashmir Valley, official sources told GNS. Giving district-wise breakup, they said Srinagar reported 181 cases, Budgam 54, Baramulla 64, Pulwama […]
40% of J&K’s Covid-related deaths took place in September
Jammu and Kashmir logged 40% of the overall Covid-related fatalities in the UT in September, the highest so far. Though deaths have gone down in Kashmir, there has been a corresponding spike in Jammu division. The UT had logged 326 deaths in August and 478 deaths in September. J&K recorded 68% of the total Covid […]
Friday congregation at Hazratbal Dargah Shrine post lockdown
By: Tariq Shah Srinagar Large number of people including women and children had converged at the shrine of Dargah Hazratbal in connection with Friday prayers after a long time. This reporter witnessed a huge rush of devotees at the shrine and the Friday prayers were held with SoP’s not in place. Although the government has […]
SIT TO PROBE
After the killing of Baber Qadri, Police Chief of Jammu and Kashmir said that they have received some leads in his killing and expressed hope that very soon they will crack this case. The Jammu and Kashmir Police earlier said it has constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the killing of advocate Babar […]
Lt Governor remembers Lal Bahadur Shastri on his Birth Anniversary
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 02: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha remembered Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri on his Birth Anniversary. Describing him as a symbol of honesty and humility, the Lt Governor said that the former Prime Minister, who was one of the most dynamic leaders India ever had, was able to mobilize the entire nation with the slogan of […]
Commencing of Back to Village programme, perfect way to honour Father of the Nation: Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 02: Commencing of the third phase of Back to Village programme across J&K is perfect way to honour Father of the Nation on his birthday. These were the remarks made by the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha in his message on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. An apostle of peace and social service, Mahatma Gandhi’s […]
Lt Governor administers Swachhta Pledge to officers, officials of Raj Bhavan and Civil Secretariat
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 02: To commemorate the 151st Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of Nation, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today administered the Swachhta Pledge to the Officers, Officials and Staff members of the Raj Bhavan and the Civil Secretariat. Advisors to the Lt Governor; Chief Secretary; Financial Commissioners; Administrative Secretaries, HoDs, and other senior officers, officials, […]
Army personnel shoots self dead in north Kashmir
Srinagar: An army personnel shot himself dead with his service rifle in north kashmir’s baramulla district on thursday night officials said. A police officer told a local news gathering agency that the soldier, identified as Rakshit Kumar (22) resident of Samba Jammu, belonging to 2 JKLI shot himself with his service rifle at JACK 1 […]
Army to get upgraded communication network for forward areas
Amid the stand-off with China in eastern Ladakh, the government has moved to upgrade the Army’s communication network at a cost of Rs 7,796.39 crore. The Defence Ministry Thursday said it has signed an agreement with state-run ITI for this upgradation project that will involve the use of optical fibre cable, satellite and microwave radio […]
Ten core BJP members, 400 workers resign in Ladakh’s Leh
Srinagar : With LAHDC election nearing, seven BJP core party members along with 400 workers from three panchayat Halkas in Leh Thursday resigned from the party citing no mandate to sitting executive councilor and the current functioning. With this mass resignation, a total number of 10 core members including Sayeeda Ladakhi and a sitting councilor, […]
