SRINAGAR, APRIL 14: Continuing its sanitization work, a team of field functionaries of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) in protective gear and specialized machines today sanitized Khanqah shrine and adjoining areas. The sanitization drive was supervised by Deputy Mayor, Parvaiz Ahmed Qadri, who was accompanied by Health Officer, SMC, Dr. Javaid Qazi, and Ward Officer, […]
Five suspected militant associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were arrested by joint forces in north Kashmir’s Sopore sub-district on Monday. Police said the arrests were made by joint teams of Police, Army’s 22 RR and CRPF’s 92 battalion. “The five were arrested during the investigation of a grenade lobbying incident on the house of a civilian […]
Srinagar, April 14 (KNS): Handwara Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested a notorious drug peddlers in karalghnd area of Qaziabad and have recovered Heroine like substance from his possession. A statement issued to KNS reads, its continuous offensive against menace of drug abuse under the command of SP Handwara Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy-IPS, Handwara […]
After an initial reluctance amid the Covid threat, home delivery of LPG cylinders has picked up in the Valley. The distributors have, however, urged the customers to be in touch with them through SMS and sanitise cylinders after they are delivered. “Initially, people deployed to do home deliveries were reluctant, fearing that they may get […]
Amid the surge in coronavirus positive cases, the Jammu region presented an encouraging picture as during the past 24 hours, not even a single case has been reported. Furthermore, family members of patients who tested positive on Saturday and Sunday have also tested negative. Also, six patients have recovered and been discharged from the hospital. […]
Recent decision of UT administration to halt hundreds of years old practice of Darbar Move in Jammu and Kashmir has raised concerns in various political quarters especially in Kashmir valley. The concerns put forth by Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in series of tweets is not foolish or childish as described by BJP. Omar Abdullah […]
SRINAGAR, APRIL 13 (KNS): With the start of tele classes and e-learning initiatives, the students of government schools in Jammu and Kashmir will be able to study at home during the lockdown announced to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). To ensure that students continue their education, the School Education Department had already distributed assignments […]
Srinagar, April 13 (KNS): Besides extending the lock-down, CPI (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami has urged the government to go for intensive testing, social distancing and address livelihood issues on priority in its fight against controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement issued to KNS reads, the government must increase testing, equip our health workers and address […]
Dr Itoo Inspects Several Locations, Reviews Implementation of Related Advisories BARAMULLA, APRIL 13: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo, said that a well equipped COVID-19 Wellness Center having the capacity of 100 beds has been established at Indoor Sports Stadium, Bramulla, as a move to scale up activities for combating Corona virus outbreak. […]
Assures fulfillment of their genuine demands SRINAGAR, APRIL 13: Deputy Mayor, Parvaiz Ahmed Qadri, today visited Achan dumping site immediately after the locals stopped vehicles, carrying solid waste, from entering the area and dumping waste there. The Deputy Mayor interacted with the locals, who informed him about the issues faced by the people living in […]