Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

JK reports 52 new positive cases, 809 recovered so far JAMMU, MAY 24: The Government Sunday informed that 52 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 22 from Jammu division and 30 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 1621.  According to […]

Srinagar Gunfight: Third Civilian Succumbs To Injuries, Two Discharged

Srinagar Gunfight: Third Civilian Succumbs To Injuries, Two Discharged

A 25-year-old man became the latest civilian causality of the aftermath of Tuesday’s gunfight in Srinagar’s Nawakadal area, which left two militants dead and a trail of destruction. According to Dr Nazir Choudhary, Medical Superintendents of SMHS, the third civilian–25-year-old Fayaz Ahmad Bhat–succumbed to his injuries on Sunday afternoon. Earlier in the day, he said, […]

Govt evacuates 89,773 stranded J&K residents through 28 COVID special trains, 4 flights, buses till date

Govt evacuates 89,773 stranded J&K residents through 28 COVID special trains, 4 flights, buses till date

JAMMU, MAY 24 (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir district administrations have received 28 COVID special trains from different states and UTs, so far, with about 23,097 stranded passengers while about 66024 persons have been evacuated by the government through Lakhanpur till date. Meanwhile, about 652 passengers including students have reached at Srinagar International Airport under […]

Third civilian injured at Srinagar gunfight site succumbs to burn injuries

Third civilian injured at Srinagar gunfight site succumbs to burn injuries

Srinagar: A 25-year-old man, Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, who was injured in a house collapse in Nawakadal gunfight site on Tuesday, has succumbed at Shri Majaraja Hari Singh hospital. Speaking to The Kashmir Walla, Medical Superintendent at the hospital, Dr. Nazir Ahmed said, “After a 55-year-old man’s death, a 25-year-old man also succumbed. He had more than 90 […]

Govt deploys officers to assist Corona Virus mitigation efforts

Govt deploys officers to assist Corona Virus mitigation efforts

JAMMU, MAY 24: The government of Jammu and Kashmir, in an effort to ensure effective COVID-19 mitigation measures in view of resumption of air services in the country, has deployed Commissonior Jammu Municipal Corporation, Avny Lavasa and Vice Chairman Jammu Development Authority, Babila Rakwal for assisting Deputy Commissioner Jammu in making arrangements and handling of returning passengers. […]

LeT module busted in Budgam, four OGWs arrested: Police

LeT module busted in Budgam, four OGWs arrested: Police

Srinagar: Budgam police on Sunday morning claimed to have busted a module of militants affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Central Kashmir’s Budgam by arresting arrested four persons, who were allegedly working as militants’ Over Ground Workers (OGWs). Officials informed that following a credible input, Budgam police along with the army’s 53 Rashtriya Rifle arrested four militant […]

J&K domicile law rejig evokes sharp reactions

J&K domicile law rejig evokes sharp reactions

Srinagar: Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the Centre is moving fast to integrate the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and has passed new domicile order and rules, evoking sharp reaction from stakeholders like unemployed youth, traders and all mainstream political parties. The National Conference said that the new laws were “grossly unethical and aimed at changing […]