122 new COVID-19 cases, two more fatalities in J&K

122 new COVID-19 cases, two more fatalities in J&K

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday reported 122 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 1,22,425. Out of the total cases, 1,18,422 have recovered so far. A total of 1,909 patients have died leaving a total of 2,094 active cases as on date, the government’s media bulletin reads. Of the cases reported today, 58 […]

Trooper dies of heart attack in Sopore

Trooper dies of heart attack in Sopore

A Para-military trooper died of heart attack in North Kashmir’s Sopore town. Sources told KNT that CRPF Head Constable Kuldeep Singh from 215 Battalion suffered heart attack and was taken to hospital where he breathed his last. The deceased was posted in Sopore and was the native of Madhya Pradesh State of India. (KNT)

NIA court grants bail to PDP leader Waheed Para

NIA court grants bail to PDP leader Waheed Para

On Saturday, Waheed Para, a leader of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), was granted bail by the National Investigation Agency Court, The Kashmir Walla has learnt. The spokesperson of the party, Najmu Saqib, confirmed the development. Para, the president of the PDP’s youth wing, was summoned by the NIA a day after he had filed the […]

Gold slips over Rs 2,000 in a day

Gold slips over Rs 2,000 in a day

It was tough for precious metals on the bourses on Friday as both gold and silver futures tumbled in line with the international market, media reports said. On Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), Gold Futures for February delivery slipped by Rs 2086 or 4.10% as compared to previous day’s closing price. Silver futures were […]

North Korea’s Kim calls US ‘our biggest enemy’ in challenge to Biden

North Korea’s Kim calls US ‘our biggest enemy’ in challenge to Biden

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for more advanced nuclear weapons and said the United States is “our biggest enemy,” state media said on Saturday, presenting a stark challenge to President-elect Joe Biden just days before he takes office. Washington’s hostile policies would not change regardless of who occupies the White House but dropping […]

Cross border firing along LoC, IB in Jammu

Cross border firing along LoC, IB in Jammu

Jammu: Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by resorting to “unprovoked firing” and mortar shelling on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Rajouri and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. There was, however, no report of damage on the Indian side, the officials said. […]

Lt Governor flags off Girls Contingent for 15 day Ski Course & Training at Gulmarg

Lt Governor flags off Girls Contingent for 15 day Ski Course & Training at Gulmarg

Asks youth to positively transform their energies in right direction Directs Youth Services and Sports Department for ensuring best arrangements and facilities for all the trainee skiers JAMMU, JANUARY 09: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today flagged off a batch of Girls contingent for a 15 day Ski Course and Training to be conducted at Gulmarg. […]

Chinese soldier captured in eastern Ladakh

Chinese soldier captured in eastern Ladakh

New Delhi:A Chinese soldier was apprehended by Indian troops from an area south of the Pangong lake in eastern Ladakh in the early hours of January 8, official sources said on Saturday. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldier had transgressed into the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control and was taken into custody […]