Lt Governor calls for developing Self Sustaining Public Conveniences across J&K
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today called for developing Self Sustaining Public Conveniences across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Lt Governor was chairing a meeting at the Civil Secretariat to discuss the modalities for improving the public convenience services in J&K. He laid special emphasis on improving public conveniences and […]
3 teachers booked under PSA in Shopian as students found involved in militant activites: IGP Kashmir
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police Monday said it has booked three teachers of a religious school in Shopian district under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) after it came to the fore that some of its students and alumni were found involved in militant activities. Its alumni include Sajjad Bhat, an accused in […]
Harissa shops have started making the winter dish in Kashmir
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Nip in the atmosphere and drop in temperatures in morning and evening hours has tempted people as well as Harissa shops to start their winter relationship. Harissa is the morning breakfast dish, popular in Kashmir and now in Srinagar city, there are dozens of outlets of Harisa Zafrani on which […]
KTA demands extension of amnesty scheme for pending sales tax arrears
President Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) Ajaz Shahdhar on Sunday demanded for extension of amnesty scheme for pending sales tax arrears upto ending March 2021. Shahdar said the process has been restricted unfortunately upto ending October 2020. He reiterated that scope of amnesty already announced under Govt Order No 39-FD of 2018 be extended upto ending […]
Top LeT Commander From Pak, His Aide Killed In Srinagar Gunfight: DGP Dilbag Singh
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Monday said that in Barzulla, Srinagar encounter, a top Lashkar-e-Toiba commander from Pakistan and his local associate were killed while as this year so far 75 anti-militancy operations have been carried out in which 180 militants have been killed. Addressing a press conference at […]
Last assessment of ‘land under saffron cultivation’ a decade ago, while encroachments continue
Anantnag: Since the inception of the National Saffron Mission (NSM) in 2010 there has been no further assessment of land under saffron cultivation in Kashmir valley, making the authorities rely on the decade-old data. Insiders in the Agriculture department of Kashmir acknowledge that the government has no idea of how much land, previously under saffron […]
Rabada continues to wear Purple Cap, Orange stays with KL
Kagiso Rabada of Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul continue to lead the respective lists of leading wicket-takers and run-scorers following the conclusion of 27 matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) edition. On Sunday evening, Rabada returned with figures of 2/28 in his four overs and in the process took […]
Claiming immunity, Trump says he’s ready for poll fight
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday declared himself immune from Covid-19 and ready for a fight as his White House race against surging rival Joe Biden enters its critical final weeks. Trump was given the all-clear on Saturday to return to the campaign trail after he was ruled no longer a coronavirus transmission risk […]
India’s Corona tally crosses 71-lakh mark with 66,732 fresh cases
India’s Corona tally went past 71 lakh with 66,732 fresh cases, while the number of people who have recuperated crossed 61 lakh, pushing the recovery rate to 86.36 per cent, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday. The country’s Corona caseload stands at 71,20,538. The death toll climbed to 1,09,150 with the […]
75 anti-militancy operations carried out so far this year, 180 militants killed: DGP
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Monday said that in Barzulla, Srinagar gunfight a top Lashkar-e-Toiba commander from Pakistan and his local associate were killed while as this year so far 75 anti-militancy operations have been carried out in which 180 militants have been killed. Addressing a press conference at […]