123 fresh covid-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in J&K

    Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 123 fresh covid-19 cases while two persons died due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday.   58 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu division and 65 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 341290.   Two deaths, one each from […]

India’s current account slips into deficit in Q2

Mumbai: India’s current account slipped into a deficit of USD 9.6 billion or 1.3 per cent of GDP in the September quarter, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The current account, which records the value of exports and imports of both goods and services along with international transfers of capital, was in a surplus mode both […]

Dr Parvaiz Koul appointed as Director SKIMS

  Srinagar: Dr Parvaiz Ahmad Koul Ex-professor and Head of department General medicine has been appointed as the new director of Sher e Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS)   “As approved by the Chairman, Governing Body, SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar (Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, J&K), Dr. Parvaiz Ahmad Koul, Ex-Professor and Head of Department, General Medicine, […]

Hybrid militancy biggest challenge for year 2022: Police

  Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police Friday said that while peaceful burial of senior separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani was a “major achievement” in year 2021, the biggest challenge for year 2022 will be dealing with the Hybrid militants—the militants who aren’t categorized in police stations.   Addressing a year-end press conference at PCR here, […]

PDD daily-wager electrocuted to death in Lisser Kokernag

    Anantnag: A 30-year-old PDD daily-wager was electrocuted to death during repairing of an electric transformer in Lisser Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said.   Identifying the deceased as Suhail Ahmad Bhat son of Mohammad Rafiq Bhat, a resident of Buchoo Kokernag, the officials said that the person received a major electric […]

Biden talks sanctions, Putin warns of rupture over Ukraine

    Wilmington (US): President Joe Biden has warned Russia’s Vladimir Putiin that the U.S. could impose new sanctions against Russia if it takes further military action against Ukraine, while Putin responded that such a U.S. move could lead to a complete rupture of ties between the nations. The two leaders spoke frankly for nearly […]

MeT Forecasts ‘Heavy Snowfall’ At Some Places In J&K On Jan 5-6; ‘May Affect Surface, Air Traffic’

  Srinagar:Weatherman on Friday said that “heavy snow” was expected at some place in Jammu and Kashmir during January 5 to 6 and that it may affect road and aerial transportation.   “As per today’s analysis, widespread snow/rain spell of moderate intensity is most likely during 4-6th January in both J&K and Ladakh with main […]

Omicron tally in country rises to 1,270

New Delhi:India logged 309 fresh Omicron infections, taking the total tally of such cases in the country to 1,270, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.       The 1,270 cases have been detected across 23 states and UTs so far, and 374 people have recovered or migrated.   Maharashtra recording […]

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