COVID-19: Govt evacuates 5,26,219 stranded JK residents; 3,85,927 via Lakhanpur, 1,40,292 through special trains

COVID-19: Govt evacuates 5,26,219 stranded JK residents; 3,85,927 via Lakhanpur, 1,40,292 through special trains

JAMMU, OCTOBER 01: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 5,26,219 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, […]

1093 new covid-19 cases in J&K, tally rises to 76163

1093 new covid-19 cases in J&K, tally rises to 76163

Fifteen travelers were among 1093 new covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 76163. Of these cases, official sources told GNS that 692 were from Jammu Division and 401 from Kashmir Valley. Giving district wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 164, Budgam 54, Baramulla 39, Pulwama […]

Rohit Kansal expresses grief over death of RK reporter

Rohit Kansal expresses grief over death of RK reporter

Government Spokesperson and Principal Secretary Power Development Department and Information Department Rohit Kansal has expressed grief over the death of Rising Kashmir Correspondent Javid Ahmad. Kansal in his tweet said, “Tragic and Shocking. Such a young and promising professional snatched away in his prime. Our sincere condolences. May God grant eternal peace to his soul […]

NC Leader Says Article 370 Must Be Fought For, Politically Rather Than Legally

NC Leader Says Article 370 Must Be Fought For, Politically Rather Than Legally

After the CBI’s special court judgment on Tuesday on the Babri Masjid demolition case, a senior National Conference (NC) leader Syed Basharat Bukhari has said that the petitions filed before the Supreme Court to challenge the government’s decision to revoke Article 370 should be withdrawn. In a tweet, Bukhari said, “high time for J&K political […]

Young reporter dies of heart attack

Young reporter dies of heart attack

Baramulla: Defence Correspondent at the daily Rising Kashmir, Javid Ahmad died of heart attack Thursday afternoon in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Javid, a resident of Watergam Rafiabad Baramulla was on his way to Srinagar when he suddenly fell unconscious after sufferring a massive heart attack at Pattan, sources told Kashmir Reader. He was rushed to […]