BANDIPORA, SEPTEMBER 02: The market checking squad of the Legal Metrology Department (LMD) today realized a fine of Rs 12,300 from erring shopkeepers in Bandipora district. Taking strong note of the complaints, the district administration has launched a massive district-wide inspection drive to curb over pricing and take immediate action against instances of violations. Deputy […]
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 02: Vice Chairman, Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) Dr. Bashir Ahmad Lone today visited the site of proposed satellite colony at Rakh-i-Gundakshah. The colony is proposed to be developed on modern lines employing the modern practices. The visit was preceded by an interaction cum meeting on technical issues of elevation, drainage and other allied […]
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 02: The Information Department today contested a news item published in a local newspaper regarding withholding of payments to the newspapers saying that the bills of advertisement payments are being cleared from time to time. Joint Directorate of Information and Public Relations has clarified that in Kashmir division alone, an amount of Rs […]
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 02: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 3,84,332 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, […]
Srinagar: Fifty-six travelers were among 641 new novel coronavirus cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the overall tally of the COVID-19 infected to 38864 in the region. Among the fresh cases, 274 were from Jammu Division and 367 from Kashmir Valley. Giving breakup of the cases, reports said that Srinagar […]
The government of India on Wednesday blocked 118 more mobile applications, including player unknowns battle grounds (PUBG), in the interest of “sovereignty and integrity of India, Defence oof India, security of the state and public order” invoking Section 69 of Information Technology Act. The banned apps include Baidu, Baidu Express Edition, Tencent Watchlist, FaceU, WeChat […]
The alleged ‘mentally unsound’ youth who was apprehended after he allegedly tried to snatch the service rifle of a trooper in Nowhatta area of Srinagar city has been bailed out by court and released. Sources told news agency KNT that family through his Counsel produced ‘mentally unsound certificate’ after which he was bailed out. Pertinently, […]
By:Tariq Shah Srinagar Hundreds of Shikara Wallas on the banks of Dal Lake are without any business as there are no locals and tourists visible for the Shikara ride on the waters of the lake. Each Shikara Walla has limited life dreams along with their families. They want only survival and the schooling of their […]
New Delhi: Union Cabinet has approved the introduction in Parliament the Jammu & Kashmir Official Languages Bill 2020 in which 5 languages Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi & English will be official languages. This has been done based on public demand informed Prakash Javadekar. INDIAN EDUCATION
The introduction of rapid antigen test (RAT) in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly for testing incoming air and road passengers and for contact-tracing in containment zones, is proving to be a game changer in disease containment efforts in the Union Territory. The RAT gives results within 15 minutes as against the RT-PCR, which normally takes at-least […]