NC deplores closure of Kashmir Press club

NC deplores closure of Kashmir Press club

  Asks government to work for an enabling environment for KPC to hold its elections in free and fair manner Srinagar, Jan 17: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday deplored the forcible takeover and subsequent closure of the Kashmir Press Club, saying the measure is the latest milestone in dismantling all insignias of […]

J&K reports 2827 fresh covid-19 cases, 5 deaths

J&K reports 2827 fresh covid-19 cases, 5 deaths

  Srinagar, Jan 17: Jammu and Kashmir reported 2827 new covid-19 cases while five persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said that 1093 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 1734 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 362200. There were also five […]

Attack from stray dogs leave six sheep injured

Attack from stray dogs leave six sheep injured

The owner of a herd of sheep had a miraculous escape after he and his herd were attacked by a group of stray dogs in a Kangan village of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The owner somehow managed to escape from the spot, however, six of his sheep sustained critical injuries in the dog attack. Ghulam […]

30-yr-old man ‘commits suicide’ in Srinagar

30-yr-old man ‘commits suicide’ in Srinagar

Srinagar: A 30-year-old man allegedly committed suicide in Mallabagh area of Srinagar on Monday afternoon. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death in Mallabagh area in Srinagar outskirts. They said that he was brought to SKIMS Soura, where doctors declared brought him […]

Streamlining distribution

Streamlining distribution

In order to streamline the public distribution system the government has taken many measures in this direction so that the left outs are also included to get the required ration and other benefits. Recently the government said that in order to streamline and make the Public Distribution System more credible and transparent, the Department is […]

Cloudy weather, snow and rain prediction in J&K

Cloudy weather, snow and rain prediction in J&K

By: Musaib Iqbal MK Srinagar While the clouds have covered the clear skies on Monday, the night temperatures have also witnessed an increase from the recent dip, the MeT officials have predicted rains in the Jammu region while as light snowfall in Kashmir valley. According to these predictions by the MeT department, from Monday night […]

Govt cancels allotment of Kashmir Press Club

Govt cancels allotment of Kashmir Press Club

Srinagar: The government on Monday issued statement on Kashmir Press Club and said that it was concerned over the emergent situation which has arisen due to the “unpleasant” turn of events involving two rival warring groups using the banner of the KPC.The statement reads.   The factual position is that KPC as a registered body […]

School closures in view of covid not justified: World Bank Education Director

School closures in view of covid not justified: World Bank Education Director

There is no justification now for keeping schools closed in view of the pandemic and even if there are new waves, closing schools should be the last resort, according to the World Bank’s Global Education Director Jaime Saavedra. Saavedra, whose team has been tracking the impact of COVID-19 on the education sector, says there is no evidence […]

Lt Governor enlists breakthrough steps and initiatives for economic growth and equitable development of J&K

Lt Governor enlists breakthrough steps and initiatives for economic growth and equitable development of J&K

Highlights success stories, invaluable suggestions & insights from citizens Positive initiatives in economic sector imperative for improving the standard of living of all sections and creating a society free from discrimination: LG We have to empower every person by providing opportunities to meet the pace of development in this era of globalization and to effectively […]