Omar silient, appeals 4G and realease of others
By Mudasir Ahmad Khan Srinagar Like his father, former chief minister Omar Abdullah has decided to maintain silence on the situation prevailing in Kashmir post abrogation of article 370. Talking to media persons after his eight months detention near his Gupkar residence, he appealed central government to restore 4G services and also urged release of […]
Even ambulances stopped at Pulwama, strict curfew being enforced
By Mudasir Ahmad Khan Srinagar On Tuesday different media channels including NDTV showed ambulances being stopped in Pulwama district while the officials have filed FIR’s, booked people and have seized many vehicles to enforce strict restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 threat. When this VOV reporter asked a police official about the stopping of vehicles […]
Omar Abdullah detention order to be revoked
By Mudasir Ahmad Khan Srinagar Official in Srinagar has confirmed that the dentention order of Omar Abdullah under PSA would be revoked on Tuesday today on the instructions of central government. official sources said that in the coming days another detained former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti would be released also. Hundreds of mainstream leaders and […]
At current rate, India can see 30,000 COVID-19 deaths by May, no hospital bed by June: Data
After the largest single-day increase in the number of novel coronavirus cases in India, it has never been clearer that the pandemic is upon us and the next few weeks are going to throw up a scenario that many still find hard to imagine. From the data we have, here’s a look at the near future, and […]
Valley leaders cite coronavirus to seek release of Kashmiris detained in jails outside J&K
Srinagar: As the coronavirus outbreak spreads across the country, a National Conference leader and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter have sought the release of Jammu and Kashmir residents who have been under detention since August last year. On Monday, NC leader and Anantnag MP Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi wrote a letter to Home Minister Amit […]
Kashmir Needs the Internet Now More Than Ever
The Centre must immediately restore 4G internet connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. To deprive citizens of direct access to information and instructions during a global pandemic is unjustifiable. Moreover, it is outright inhuman to do so at a time when there is no indication of trouble on the ground and when the forces and security […]
Jammu and Kashmir borders sealed, extra funds released to battle COVID-19
On Day 1 of its lockdown Monday, the Jammu and Kashmir government sealed its borders with Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on one hand and with the UT of Ladakh on the other, besides restricting inter-district movement of vehicles “as per requirement”. “Essential service vehicles to ply normally,” tweeted UT Government spokesperson Rohit Kansal, who also […]
High Court creates fund to tackle coronavirus threat
JAMMU, MARCH 23: Jammu and Kashmir High Court today decided to create a dedicated fund to combat coronavirus pandemic and provide relief to Covid-19 victims. In a full court meeting, the High Court decided that the Chief Justice and all the Judges of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court shall make a contribution of Rs […]
JKSSB postpones document verification for various posts till further orders
New dates shall notify separately JAMMU, MARCH 23: In view of prevailing health situation due to outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19), the Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board has postponed document verification for the posts of Junior Stenographer, (Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution Deptt), Div Kashmir, Item No 44, Advt No 01 of 2014; Junior […]
Follow shutdown in letter & spirit, till March 31: Div Com appeals People
Ask Public to adopt health advisories SRINAGAR, MARCH 23: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole today appealed people to follow shutdown in letter and spirit across the Valley till March 31. While addressing media, he said that yesterday government ordered closure of all establishments and services throughout Kashmir till March 31 in a bid […]
