Traffic restored on Kashmir highway, only stranded vehicles allowed

Traffic restored on Kashmir highway, only stranded vehicles allowed

SRINAGAR: Traffic was on Wednesday restored after remaining suspended for few hours in the morning due to landslides on 270-km-long national highway, though only stranded vehicles would be allowed to ply on the road.  Snow clearance operation has been completed on record time while repair work has been undertaken on Srinagar-Leh national highway, which remained closed […]

All vehicles to be disinfected, police to assist in shutting down vulnerable places: SMC

All vehicles to be disinfected, police to assist in shutting down vulnerable places: SMC

Srinagar, Mar 18: Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Wednesday said that it is going to procure thermal scanners for testing public for coronavirus at Airport, Railway station, Hospitals, and other important public places. It added that all vehicles in Srinagar shall be disinfected and pasted with the stickers indicating the date and venue and validity of sterilization. […]

Corona in Ladakh

Corona in Ladakh

Government has rightly acted by declaring closure of all educational institutions in Srinagar Jammu and Ladakh including schools, colleges and all universities till March 31. In Ladakh, third person has tested positive as more cases are under surveillance and their tests are awaited. With lot of panic and scare in Jammu and Kashmir, local administration […]

Two more test positive in Ladakh, COVID-19 cases reach 8

Two more test positive in Ladakh, COVID-19 cases reach 8

The number of COVID-19 patients in Ladakh rose to eight on Wednesday, after two more patients tested positive for the dreaded virus. Rigzin Samphel, secretary/commissioner Ladakh affairs said out of 34 samples sent for testing, two have tested positive for coronavirus infection while 32 have tested negative. “Those who tested positive include the son and […]

India, Pak armies exchange fire along LoC in Poonch

India, Pak armies exchange fire along LoC in Poonch

Srinagar The armies of India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged fire along the Line of Control in Kirni and Shahpur sectors of the district of Poonch Jammu division. An official said that the Pakistan army opened by small arms along LoC in Kirni and Shahpur sectors of Poonch district. “The soldiers manning the fence also […]

Will hear plea by Omar Abdullah’s sister if Centre doesn’t release him soon: Supreme Court

Will hear plea by Omar Abdullah’s sister if Centre doesn’t release him soon: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it will take up the plea by Omar Abdullah’s sister if the Centre didn’t intend to release the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader from detention, said a media report. According to Hindustan Times, the Supreme Court said it will hear on Wednesday the […]

Heavy fighting leaves 38 dead in central Yemen

Heavy fighting leaves 38 dead in central Yemen

SANAA: Heavy fighting in Yemen between pro-government forces and rebels killed more than three dozen people in the previous 24 hours, Yemeni officials and tribal leaders said on Tuesday. The rebels, known as Houthis, have been attacking forces of the internationally recognised government in the district of Sorouh in central Marib province. Fierce clashes left […]

UP hoardings: 13 get notice to pay more, or face jail

UP hoardings: 13 get notice to pay more, or face jail

MORE THAN a dozen people in Lucknow who had been issued recovery notices for damage related to violence during anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests in December will now have to pay 10 per cent extra within a week or face jail. The Lucknow administration on Tuesday issued “recovery certificates” and “demand notice” to the 13, whose […]