Picture of one slain in Dec 30 Anantnag gunfight matches with JeM top commander Samir Dar: Police

  Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police Saturday said that one of the slain militants in December 30 encounter at Anantnag is possibly Samir Dar, the last surviving militant involved in Lethpora, Pulwama attack in which 40 CRPF men were killed.   IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that the picture of one of the killed #militants […]

COVID-19: India records 22,775 new cases, active infections cross 1 lakh

    New Delhi; India saw a single-day rise of 22,775 new COVID-19 cases, highest since October 6, while the number of active cases surpassed one lakh and Omicron infection tally reached 1,431, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. India logged 161 fresh Omicron infections, taking the total tally of such cases in the […]

Omicron tally in India rises to 1,431

New Delhi:India has logged 161 fresh Omicron cases, taking their tally in the country to 1,431, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday.       The 1,431 cases of the new variant of the coronavirus have been detected across 23 states and union territories so far, and 488 of these have either […]

J-K LG Sinha orders probe into stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine

  Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said a high-level inquiry has been ordered into the stampede at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in which at least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured. The Lt Governor said he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him about […]

HM Amit Shah speaks to J-K LG Manoj Sinha over stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine

HM Amit Shah speaks to J-K LG Manoj Sinha over stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine

  New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said he was deeply pained by the tragic accident at Mata Vaishno Devi temple and spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha who assured that the administration is providing treatment to the injured. At least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured […]

12 dead, 20 injured in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K

  Jammu: At least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured in a stampede at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir triggered by a heavy rush of devotees, officials said on Saturday. The stampede occurred near gate number three outside the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine atop Trikuta hills. The […]

20 injured in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K

      Jammu: At least 20 people were injured in a stampede, triggered by heavy rush of devotees on New Year’s Day, at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.       The stampede happened shortly after midnight.   Senior officials and shrine […]

HG units of Kashmir gear up for any exigency in case of heavy snowfall, road blockade

    Srinagar: Continuing with its endeavor to provide possible assistance in case of natural calamities, the Homeguard (HG) units of Kashmir have been advised to gear up for any exigency occurring on account of heavy snowfall and road blockade thereof wherein their services may be required.   The HG units of Kashmir supervised by […]

ATM usage beyond permissible free transactions to become expensive from Jan 1

Mumbai: Using ATMs beyond the permissible free transactions for cash as well as non-cash purposes will cost more from Saturday. As per the Reserve Bank directive issued in June, the banking customers would be required to pay Rs 21 per transaction with effect from January 1, 2022 for transactions beyond the free permissible limit. Presently, […]

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 […]