J&K: ‘Will ensure investment is not held hostage to law & order disturbances’
According to a preliminary economic loss assessment report released by the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry in January, J&K’s economy had suffered a loss of Rs 17,878.18 crore between August 5, 2019 and December 3, 2019. Even as curbs on the use of internet prevail in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Kewal Kumar Sharma, advisor […]
Clampdown on Kashmir social media users, 2 held
The police have started a clampdown on social media users in Kashmir and arrested two persons in the Valley. A police official said Waseem Majeed Dar, a resident of Handwara’s Waskura area, was arrested after “strenuous efforts for posting objectionable content” on social media platforms. “The police acted after it came to know that some youth were […]
Driver killed as truck falls into gorge in Ramban
Jammu : A truck driver was killed after his vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district early on Saturday morning, police said. The deceased was identified as Jagdish Kumar (40), a resident of Udhampur district’s Ramnagar area, they said. The truck, which was loaded with […]
2 Lashkar-e-Taiba militants Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K’s Anantnag
Srinagar: Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, police said today. The encounter took place at night in the Sangam area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir during a cordon and search operation, a police official said. The militants belonged to the Lashkar-e-Taiba, the […]
International Mother Tongue day celebrated in Bandipora
BANDIPORA, FEBRUARY 21: The Cultural wing of the Department of Education, Bandipora organized a day long function to celebrate International Mother Tongue Day, here today. Renowned scholars, poets, columnists and students participated in the programme. Chief Education Officer Bandipora, Javid Iqbal highlighted the importance of mother tongue, especially Kashmiri, Gojri, Pahadi, Balti, Dard Sheena and […]
Kashmir witnessing unknown virus; children in grip of viral infection
Srinagar: An unknown viral infection has gripped Kashmir Valley where everyday hundreds of children are being taken to different hospitals. However, doctors have advised people not to panic as the infection they stated could be seasonal and would go away with simple medication. In the meantime, the rush of viral-infected children has increased manifolds at G […]
Family stages protest after woman dies inside Operation Theater
Srinagar: Attendants of a woman who died inside the operation theater at GMC Anantnag Thursday staged a protest against doctors alleging that the death occurred due to sheer negligence of the doctors. The family members of the deceased woman Raja Begum of Achabal who were part of the protest told Kashmir News Trust that […]
Pregnant women in Kashmir not getting flu vaccine: DAK
Srinagar : “Most of the pregnant women in Kashmir valley are not getting vaccinated against flu,” said Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday in a communiqué. “Despite life-saving benefits of flu vaccine in pregnancy, majority of expectant mothers are unvaccinated,” said DAK President and flu expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “The reason why pregnant women are […]
DSP Davinder Singh case: NIA conducts raid in Pulwama
(Agencies) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out a fresh raid in south Kashmir district of Pulwama reportedly in connect with case involving a police officer, who was arrested while escorting two top Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) outside the valley last month. Official sources said that the investigation agency raided a Darul Uloom in […]
Another B’luru girl held for ‘Free Kashmir’ placard
PTI Bengaluru, Feb 21: Another Bengaluru woman was detained for allegedly holding a placard saying ”Free Kashmir” at a demonstration in the city to protest against the arrest of college student Amulya who had purportedly raised pro-Pakistan slogans at an anti-CAA rally a day ago, a top police official said on Friday. “Arudra is being […]
