Two CRPF soldiers killed in fractacidal firing in Srinagar

  Srinagar: Two CRPF soldier were killed in a fratricidal firing incident in Dalgate area of Srinagar City on Tuesday. The incident took place inside water wing of CRPF at Dalgate, a police officer told GNS. He said that the two paramilitary troopers of 144 battalion CRPF fired upon each other at around 04:05 p.m. […]

Bank timing changed in Budgam

Budgam: District Development Commissioner, Budgam Tariq Hussain Ganai on Tuesday  instructed all Banks operating in Budgam District to observe working hours from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. from March 25 to March 31st, 2020. According to him, the working time  have been curtailed to 3 hours to prevent spread of Coronavirus infection. ” The operation […]

Covid-19: Army sets up helpline in Valley

Srinagar: As part of continued preparation and response for COVID-19, the Army intensified measures to combat the outbreak and spread of COVID-19 in Kashmir. “Furthering its efforts, the Army has established multiple telephone helplines to provide information and assistance to the Awaami,” it said. With the spread of novel coronavirus, there is a sense of […]

Offer prayers at home: Srinagar Jamia Masjid Auqaf to people

Offer prayers at home: Srinagar Jamia Masjid Auqaf to people

Srinagar: In the light of Islamic teachings and as is a precedent in Islamic history during such times , Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar has appealed people to offer prayers at home amid the Covid-19 outbreak. The Anjuman has already suspended all congregational prayers at Jama Masjid Srinagar for the time being In a statement, […]

2 more detected positive in Kashmir

  Srinagar: Two more people, who had arrived from Saudi Arabia and New Delhi recently, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, official sources told GNS. As of now, three persons have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Kashmir Valley while the tally of such patients in the entire J&K has gone up to […]

Covid-19: J&K government to hire retired doctors

Srinagar: The J&K government on Monday decided to hire retired doctors for a year in view of Covid-19 outbreak. “JammuAndKashmir Retired doctors to be hired against vacancies on contract for one year for #FightagainstCorona in underserved areas. Decision in emergency meeting of Advisory Council,” tweeted government spokeperson Rohit Kansal. KR Desk

Fuel station sealed in Pulwama for violation

Fuel station sealed in Pulwama for violation

Srinagar: Authorities in Pulwama sealed a petrol pump at Gudoora village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district for violating prohibitory orders. Tehsildar Pulwama Tahir Malik confirmed that they sealed the fuel station pump. Meanwhile, revenue officials led by Tehsildar Pampore seized keys from 30 shopkeepers in Pampore for violating prohibitory orders. KR Desk

Shopian admin warns of penalising people for not clearing waste from roads

Shopian: The district administration Shopian has advised people to clear cow dung, polythene and other waste from the roads and water bodies within two days or face action. Village Awkaf committees, Numberdars, Chowkidars have been told to make sure the implementation of the order within two days. The order also reads that legal action including […]

DC Srinagar asks for non government doctors, paramedics to volunteer for medical services

Srinagar: The Srinagar administration has called for volunteers (non government doctors and paramedics) who wish to work along with doctors and medical staff for community services. District magistrate Srinagar Shahid Iqbal Choudhary tweeted, “Non-Govt Doctors and Paramedics who may wish to volunteer for community services along with our outstanding doc colleagues in pry healthcare & […]