3 soldiers dead, 5 militants killed in Kashmir’s Kupwara: Army
Three soldiers of the Indian Army have died and five militants killed on Sunday during an anti-infiltration operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said. Sources said four more soldiers have been injured during the operation to flush out infiltrators along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of the district, which was […]
Omar showers praise on Uddhav Thackeray
Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Sunday showered praise on Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, apparently for the way the latter is handling the COVID-19 situation in his state. “UddhavThackeray has been a revelation,” Omar tweeted. The Maharashtra chief minister, the first Thackeray to rule the state, has been lauded on […]
COVID-19 threat is still far from over in Kashmir: Principal GMC
Srinagar: At a time when Kashmir witnesses a surge in Covid-19 positive case day in and day, Principal Government Medical College Srinagar Dr. Samia Rashid has yet again appealed people to stay in house and don’t take this virus lightly. She said the threat of the virus is still far from over. “It looms over […]
Kupwara gunfight: Two army personnel succumb to injuries, death toll 8
Srinagar: Two army personnel who were critically injured in a gunfight in Kupwara woods have succumbed to injuries, taking the death toll to 8. Earlier, five militants and an army personnel were killed in the gunfight in Rungdori Behak area of Jumgund in Keran sector. “Despite prevailing inclement weather conditions, casualties have been evacuated. Unfortunately, […]
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 […]
