PDP leader Nazir Itoo visits Sehrai’s residence, condoles the demise of his son

PDP leader Nazir Itoo visits Sehrai’s residence, condoles the demise of his son

  Srinagar, May 25, KNT: Daysays after the killing of top Hizb Commander Junaid Sehrai, Peoples Democratic Party senior leader Engineer Nazir Itoo visited the residence of Hurriyat Chairman Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai in Barzulla Srinagar here and expressed grief over the demise of his militant son. Junaid was the youngest son of Hurriyat leader Muhammad […]

CBSE to hold class 10, 12 exams in 15,000 centres

CBSE to hold class 10, 12 exams in 15,000 centres

The pending class 10 and 12 board exams will be conducted by CBSE at 15,000 centres across the country instead of 3,000 centres planned earlier, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said on Monday. The exams, which were postponed due to a nationwide lockdown imposed on March 25 to contain the spread of COVID-19, will […]

Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to Hong Kong’s people

Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to Hong Kong’s people

Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with “necessary assistance”, President Tsai Ing-wen said, after thousands in the Chinese ruled territory protested against Beijing’s plans to impose new national security laws. Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong, which has been convulsed since last year by […]

‘Hales deserves second chance at international level’

‘Hales deserves second chance at international level’

LONDON: Alex Hales deserves a ‘second chance’ with England after being sent into international exile as a result of recreational drug use, according to team-mate Chris Woakes. Opening batsman Hales — who played for Karachi Kings in this year’s Pakistan Super League — was dropped from the World Cup squad shortly before last year’s tournament […]

Govt evacuates 93,380 stranded JK residents; 66694 through Lakhanpur, 26034 by COVID special trains

Govt evacuates 93,380 stranded JK residents; 66694 through Lakhanpur, 26034 by COVID special trains

Rohit Kansal reviews arrangements at Jammu railway station; interacts with returnees JAMMU, MAY 25:  Principal Secretary PDD, Rohit Kansal and Chief Executive Officer JKERA/JTFRP, Dr. Abid Rasheed Shah today visited railway station Jammu and had a detailed review of the arrangements in place for the stranded passengers returning from different parts of the country in […]

Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

JK reports 47 new positive cases, 809 recovered so far JAMMU, MAY 25: The Government Monday informed that 47 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 33 from Jammu division and 14 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 1668. Also 02 […]

Release all political leaders, other detainees Ghulam Hassan Mir to Govt

Release all political leaders, other detainees Ghulam Hassan Mir to Govt

Srinagar, May 25 (KNS): Apni Party senior leader and former minister Ghulam Hassan Mir has demanded the release of all mainstream political leader and social activists. While speaking to KNS correspondent, Apni Party senior leader said the mainstream political leaders including Ali Mohammad Sagar, Nayeem Akhter, Sartaj Madni, Abdul Rehman Veeri and others who are […]

Cracks Appear Within NC As Leader’s First Reconciliation Overtures Face Opposition

Cracks Appear Within NC As Leader’s First Reconciliation Overtures Face Opposition

On a day when National Conference (NC) working president Omar Abdullah flew to Delhi, a write-up by his political secretary Tanveer Sadiq, which calls for reconciliation without mentioning Article 370, has created rumblings within the party. Party’s chief spokesperson and senior leader, Ruhullah Mehdi, has objected to such overtures from the party leader. “Revisit domicile […]

COVID-19 Govt deploys officers to assist Corona Virus mitigation efforts

COVID-19 Govt deploys officers to assist Corona Virus mitigation efforts

Srinagar, May 25 (KNS): The government of Jammu and Kashmir, in an effort to ensure effective COVID-19 mitigation measures, has deployed Deputy Secretary, Power Development Department, Malik Waseem Ahmad, Deputy Secretary, Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, Suhail-ul-Islam, Deputy Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Sartaj Hussain Madni and Under Secretary, Home Department, Abdul Rashid Raina […]