434 new COVID-19 cases in J&K; death toll nears 1,800 mark

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Friday reported 434 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 1,15,207. Out of the total cases, 1,08,572 have already recovered and 1,786 have died leaving a total of 4,849 active cases as on date, the government’s media bulletin reads. Of the cases reported today, 232 were reported in Kashmir […]

‘Covid-19 pandemic poses new challenges on human rights front’

KU’s NSS organises webinar to mark Human Rights Day

‘Covid-19 pandemic poses new challenges on human rights front’

  Srinagar: Academics and legal experts have called for raising levels of public awareness to ensure that human rights of marginalised sections of society are protected with greater seriousness amid new challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. They were addressing a webinar, organised by Kashmir University’s National Service Scheme (NSS), to mark the Human Rights Day, […]

Udhampur cop injured in south Kashmir road mishap succumbs at SKIMS

Udhampur cop injured in south Kashmir road mishap succumbs at SKIMS

  Bijbehara: A policeman who was injured when his vehicle turned turtle two days ago in Tulkhan area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag, succumbed to his injuries on Friday. The accident took place on December 9 at Tulkhan, Bijbehara when a WagonR car (JK14D-1905) driven by Head Constable Joginder Singh, son of Kulwant Singh […]

Winter vacation for schools in Kashmir, winter zone Jammu announced

Winter vacation for schools in Kashmir, winter zone Jammu announced

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday announced winter vacation in government and private schools in Kashmir and winter zones of Jammu up to higher secondary level. As per an order issued by Administrative Secretary School Education Department, B K Singh, the winter vacation will be observed with effect from December 21 till February […]

Noted Islamic scholar Maulana Noor Mohammad Trali passes away

Noted Islamic scholar Maulana Noor Mohammad Trali passes away

  Srinagar: Renowned Islamic scholar from south Kashmir’s Tral and Chairman Darul Uloom Noor ul Islam, Maulana Noor Mohammad Trali passed away at a Srinagar hospital on Thursday evening. Reports said that Moulana Trali breathed his last after a brief illness. Besides head of the Darul Uloom, Maulana was also a member of Itehaad-e-Millat J&K. […]

Traffic to remain suspended on Srinagar-Jammu highway today

Traffic to remain suspended on Srinagar-Jammu highway today

  Srinagar: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway will remain closed for traffic on Friday as part of weekly repairs. A traffic advisory issued today said that the vehicular traffic will remain suspended from both sides on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway for repair/maintenance of road. However, the commuters hailing from Doda, Bhadrawah and Kishtwar are advised to […]