Power shutdown
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 05: Chief Engineer, (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Kathua City, Kathua Industry, Lakhanpur, Village Hatli and adjoining areas shall remain affected on November 07 from 8 am to 3 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Gangyal, Sidhra, Janipur, Jhajjarkotli, Bari Brahmana, Akhnoor, Kalakote, Gandhi Nagar, Trikuta Nagar, Residency […]
Authorities in J&K disallow Friday congregational Prayers at Jamia Masjid
No Friday congregational prayers was held at historic Jamai Masjid today as police did not allow people to enter the mosque, eyewitnesses said. They said police closed all the doors in the morning and no one was allowed inside the premises. The Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid expressed strong resentment over the authorities decision not allowing […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir reviews implementation of CSS in Pulwama
PULWAMA, NOVEMBER 05: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today held a meeting of officers of district Pulwama to review the progress on the implementation of various central sponsored schemes in the district. The meeting was informed in detail about different schemes including National Mission on Saffron, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna, National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, […]
J&K Reports 2 Covid-19 Deaths, 109 Fresh Cases
Jammu and Kashmir reported 109 fresh covid-19 cases while two persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. Among the fresh cases, 11 were reported from Jammu Division and 98 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 332760. There were two fresh fatalities due to the virus during the […]
After brief shoot-out; militants manage to flee at JVC hospital, Bemina
Srinagar: Militants managed to give slip to security forces at JVC (SKIMS) Bemina after a brief shootout, officials said Friday. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Kashmir police zone tweeted: “There was a brief fire fight between militants and security forces at SKIMS Hospital, Bemina. Militants managed to escape taking advantage of civilian presence.”—(KNO)
Petrol, diesel prices fall sharply as more states
Petrol and diesel prices in many states fell sharply on Friday as more states announced Value-Added Tax (VAT) cuts after the Centre’s move to slash excise duty levied on fuel. The reduction in excise duty by the Centre, followed by a reduction in VAT in several states, has led to a sharp drop in petrol and […]
Policeman killed in accidental fire
A policeman was killed in an accidental fire in Kishtwar area of Jammu region on Friday. Official sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the service rifle of a Head Constable went off accidentally at a check-point at Malipeth area of Kishtwara. The injured cop was rushed to District Hospital Kishtwar where he succumbed […]
India not pondering over semis permutations, says Ashwin
DUBAI: India are aiming to go out on a high in their last two Super 12 games in the Twenty20 World Cup without bothering too much about run-rate scenario or their semi-final chances, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said on Thursday. The pre-tournament favourites, the inaugural winners of the 2007 edition, are staring at an early exit […]
UK becomes first country to approve anti-Covid pill
LONDON: Britain on Thursday became the first country to approve an anti-Covid pill, as it greenlit the use of Merck’s antiviral drug to treat patients suffering from mild to moderate coronavirus, regulators said. “Today is a historic day for our country, as the UK is now the first country in the world to approve an antiviral that […]
Post Diwali, Punjab health dept advises people to stay indoors
The Health Department on Friday advised people to stay indoors after air quality worsened owing to Diwali celebrations. The health department has advised people to avoid outdoor activities until the air quality index improves. The air quality Index (AQI) in Jalandhar was in the very poor category while in Patiala, Ludhiana and Amritsar it was […]
