India reports 1.27 lakh Covid-19 cases and 1059 deaths in last 24 hours; Active cases at 13.31 lakh
New Delhi, Feb 5: India on Saturday recorded 1,27,952 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total tally to 4,20,80,664, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The country also reported 1,059 new deaths in the last 24 hours taking the cumulative tally of deaths to 5,01,114 due to coronavirus. With this, the active caseload […]
When sunshine’s in February, is spring far behind?
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Bright sunshine on Saturday has signaled the pleasant change in the weather especially in Kashmir valley. The dry weather spell has started and the bright sunshine not only gives the indication that very soon flowers will sprout and there will be only greenery around us. These are some of the […]
Clear skies and dry weather bring minus temperatures back during night
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Clear skies and dry weather have brought back minus temperatures during the previous night in Kashmir valley and in some parts of Jammu division. After the recent spell of rains and snow, the weather has shown marked improvement during the day time with clear skies and sunshine, it has forced […]
CISF man detained after live round found in his bag at Srinagar Airport
A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) man was detained at Srinagar Airport after an empty cartridge of Insas rifle was found in his bag. Sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a CISF driver identified as Naga Raj was detained and handed over to police shortly after a live round was found in his […]
Administrative reforms
The government of Jammu and Kashmir has given a new shape to the functioning of administration and has minimized the paperwork and files especially in the civil secretariat. In the past several months J&K government has taken a lot of steps for the streamlining of functioning of administration and has taken several unique e-governance […]
Soldier dies, another injured after hit by a truck in Srinagar outskirts
A soldier died while another was injured after a truck hit them near Fruit Mandi Parimpora area of Srinagar city. Sources told News Agency Kashmir NewsTrust that a speeding truck hit two soldiers who were part of a Road Opening Party. The truck driver after the incident didn’t stop and fled away from the spot. […]
Two TRF militants killed in Predawn Gunfight in Srinagar
One of the slain militant involved in recent killing of HC Ali Mohd: IGP Kashmir Srinagar, February 05: Two militants affliated with The Resistance Front a shadow name of LeT were killed in a Predawn Gunfight in Zakura area of Srinagar district here on Saturday. Kashmir Zone Police in a tweet while quoting Inspector General […]
Div Com conducts surprise visit to Bishnah; takes stock of revenue, land related issues
Calls for close check on illegal constructions, encroachments JAMMU, FEBRUARY 04: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer on Friday conducted an extensive tour of the Bishnah area and took stock of various issues related to revenue and land record. During the tour the Div Com visited Mehmoodpur, Pirthipur Nogran, Kotli Mia Fateh, Deoli, Dabar, Sarore […]
AC approves action plans of JPDCL and KPDCL
DISCOMs to focus on 100% smart metering and 24×7 electricity supply in all districts JAMMU, FEBRUARY 04: The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the action plans of Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) and Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) under the Revamped Distribution Sector […]
No Friday prayers at Jama Masjid Sgr for 27th straight week: Anjuman Auqaf
Srinagar, Feb 04: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar expressed deep dismay that the pulpit of the historic and central Jamia Masjid here continues to remain silent as Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Mohammad Umar Farooq completes two and a half years of house detention on Friday. According to a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), […]
