COVID-19: Govt evacuates 4,03,111 stranded JK residents; 2,82,668 via Lakhanpur, 1,20,443 through special trains

COVID-19: Govt evacuates 4,03,111 stranded JK residents; 2,82,668 via Lakhanpur, 1,20,443 through special trains

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 06: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 4,03,111 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur  and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, […]

JCO dies of cardiac arrest along LoC in Poonch

JCO dies of cardiac arrest along LoC in Poonch

A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the army died due to cardiac arrest along Line of Control in Poonch district on Sunday, reported a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS). Quoting unnamed officials told that the JCO, Kuldeep Kumar of 278 field Artillery Regiment, attached with 10 Assam, suffered cardiac arrest in Bandi Chechian […]

Jammu And Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Inaugurates State Council Of Education, Research And Training

Jammu And Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Inaugurates State Council Of Education, Research And Training

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha n Saturday e-inaugurated the State Council of Education, Research and Training (SCERT) in a bid to help the administration in implementing policies for human resource development. The Lieutenant Governor also launched the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme via online mode. Speaking at the event, Mr […]

India calls China’s bluff in Chushul | Analysis

India calls China’s bluff in Chushul | Analysis

After the Indian Army called the bluff of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on the Rezang La ridgeline on August 29-30, India is prepared for a long haul in Ladakh with clear cut directions to the front-line troops not to yield to any Chinese intimidation. While both the military and diplomatic channels are open between […]

Leopard electrocuted in north Kashmir

Leopard electrocuted in north Kashmir

A leopard died due to electrocution in Lontha village of Karnah in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, unidentified official sources told a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS), on Sunday. They said that the leopard received an electric shock as he came in contact with an electric transformer in the area the last night. Locals […]

ASI ITBP dies of cardiac arrest in Srinagar

ASI ITBP dies of cardiac arrest in Srinagar

Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) died due to cardiac arrest on Sunday morning at Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar outskirts. Unidentified official sources told a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a 55-year-old ASI of ITBP identified as Prem Lal of Haryana of 21 Battalion posted at Pantha Chowk […]

ICMR paves the way for walk-in Covid-19 tests

ICMR paves the way for walk-in Covid-19 tests

A doctor’s prescription will no longer be required for people to get a Covid-19 test, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said in its revised testing advisory to states on Saturday, paving the way for walk-in tests. The move comes after a prod by the Delhi high court that asked why people who show […]

Controversy rages over J&K domicile certificates

Controversy rages over J&K domicile certificates

There are allegations that the certificates are being issued to outsiders at an electric speed’. Srinagar: While politicians have demanded a white paper over the issuance of domicile certificates in Jammu and Kashmir, so far, the administration in order to clear the air has said that 99% of the 12.5 lakh domicile certificates issued so far […]