Daily COVID-19 cases in country highest in 224 days

New Delhi: India logged 552 new cases of Omicron, taking the total tally of such infections to 3,623 across 27 states and UTs so far, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.       Out of the total Omicron cases, 1,409 people have migrated or recovered.   Maharashtra recorded the maximum […]

Police file chargesheet against journalist in Kashmir

    Srinagar: Police on Saturday said a charge sheet has been filed against one Sajad Ahmad Dar of Shahgund Hajin in connection with a case registered against him for instigating locals against an anti-encroachment drive in Hajin area of Bandipora district.   “Sajad Ahmad Dar, so called journalist runs a tweeter account in the […]

655 fresh COVID-19 cases in J&K

655 fresh COVID-19 cases in J&K

          Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday reported 655 fresh COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 343965   Among the cases reported today, 263 were reported in Kashmir while Jammu division reported 392 infections. Reader correspondentkashmirreader.com

KU reschedules BA LLB exams

KU reschedules BA LLB exams

  Srinagar,:The University of Kashmir on Saturday rescheduled the examinations of BA LLB (for various semesters) which were slated to be held on 09.01.2022, in view of inclement weather. The detailed notice of the rescheduled examinations is available on the Law Department website. Students are advised to visit the said website to know semester-wise and […]

Jammu-Srinagar Highway To Remain Closed Tomorrow: Officials

Jammu-Srinagar Highway To Remain Closed Tomorrow: Officials

  Srinagar: Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the rest of the world, shall remain closed on Sunday as continuous heavy rains and snowfall has led to blockades at number of places along the 270-km stretch, officials said.   “Tomorrow Vehicular movement on Jammu-Srinagar highway will remain suspended as the the […]

Elections in five states from Feb 10- March 7; results on March 10

  New Delhi: Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa will be held between February 10 and March 7 in seven phases, the Election Commission announced on Saturday. The counting of votes will be held on March 10. With the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic unfolding, the commission has set new […]

EC bans public rallies, road shows till January 15

New Delhi: Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Election Commission on Saturday banned election rallies, roadshows and corner meetings till January 15 in the five poll-bound states.       Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said the poll authority will review the COVID-19 situation on January 15 and take a further call on allowing […]

Spurt In Covid-19 Cases: DSHK Orders No Leave To Health Staff In Valley Save For Exigency

  Srinagar: Amid spurt in number of covid-19 cases, Director Health Services Kashmir has asked all concerned not to sanction any kind of leave to the Non-Gazzatted employees or forward leave application to his office in case of gazetted staff.   “In order to meet out any emergency situation which may arise due to heavy […]

Ladakh records 43 new COVID-19 cases; 71 recoveries

Ladakh records 43 new COVID-19 cases; 71 recoveries

Leh’: Ladakh’s COVID-19 caseload increased to 22,413 on Saturday as 43 more people tested positive for the virus, officials said.       Seventy one patients recovered from the disease bringing down the active cases in the union territory to 241, they said.   Of the fresh cases, 36 were reported in Leh and seven […]

AAI To Take Call On Flight Operation At Srinagar Airport At 4p.m

    Srinagar: The Airport Authority of India on Saturday said that a call on operation of flights to and fro Srinagar international airport would be taken at 1600 hours, less than hour after it announced resumption of the operations soon.   “Unfortunately the snowfall has started again and the visibility has also dropped. We […]