AK Rifle, 2 Pistol Recovered In Poonch

  Poonch: Police and army recovered arms recovered an AK-47 rifle and two pistols along with ammunition in Mendhar area of Poonch district on Monday, officials said.   They said that on basis of specific information Army along with Police’s SOG Mendhàr under the supervision of SDPO Mendhàr Sheezen Bhat and direction of SSP Poonch […]

At 245, J&K Reports Lowest Single Day Covid Tally In 41 Days

      Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 245 fresh covid-19 cases, lowest daily count in 41 days, even as there was no death to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said, 160 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 85 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall […]

KU to notify modalities for re-opening of campuses from March 1

KU to notify modalities for re-opening of campuses from March 1

  Srinagar: The University of Kashmir will shortly notify the modalities for reopening of its main and satellite campuses for in-person teaching from March 1, 2022. The decision to this effect was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad in the wake of deliberations held by J&K Chief Secretary Dr. Arun […]

CBK issues advisory, asks parents of Class 10 students to stay alert regarding fake calls

  Srinagar,: Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) on Monday issued an advisory, asking parents and guardians of students, who have appeared in Class 10th Annual regular Examination-2021 to remain alert with regard to fake calls from unknown persons. A statement issued reads that “If someone received fake call claiming to be School Board Officials etc and […]

Six Officers Promoted To Various Scales Of IAS

  Srinagar,: Government on Monday ordered promotion of six IAS officers to various scales of Indian Administrative Service.   According to an order,, two officers—Sheetal Nanda and Saugat Biswas—have been promoted to the Super Time Scale of IAS (Level 14 of Pay matrix) with effect from 1 January 2022.   The officers shall undergo Mid […]

PM Modi pays homage to Pulwama attack victims

    New Delhi,:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who lost their lives in a militant attack on their convoy in Pulwama in 2019, and said their bravery and supreme sacrifice motivate every Indian to work towards a strong and prosperous country.       […]

Amid Forecast For ‘Erratic Weather’, Night Temp Rises In J&K

    Srinagar: Amid forecast for ‘erratic weather’, night temperature increased across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.   A meteorological department official here said  that Srinagar, the summer capital of the J&K, recorded a low of 1.4°C against last night’s minus 2.2°C. The temperature was above 1.2°C than the normal for this time […]

US: Over 130,000 Russian troops now staged outside Ukraine

    Washington:Some airlines cancelled flights to the Ukrainian capital and troops there unloaded fresh shipments of weapons from NATO members Sunday, as its president sought to project confidence in the face of US warnings of possible invasion within days by a growing number of Russian forces. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to President Joe Biden […]

Schools in J&K to reopen in staggered manner from Feb—14, 28

Schools in J&K to reopen in staggered manner from Feb—14, 28

    Srinagar: The government on Sunday ordered reopening of Schools in Jammu and Kashmir in a phased manner from February-14 and February-28.   Besides, the government also said that the offline classes for 9th to 12th standard can commence February-14.   State Executive Committee (SEC) in an order said, “The Winter Zone Schools of […]

After losing SSG cover, no jammer, ambulance facilities for former J-K CMs in Srinagar

Srinagar/New Delhi: The security cover of four former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers has been scaled down further with the Union Territory administration’s decision to stop deployment of jammers and ambulances during their movement within Srinagar district, according to officials. On Saturday, veteran politician and Lok Sabha member Farooq Abdullah, was seen offering prayers at the […]