157 fresh COVID-19  cases in J&K

157 fresh COVID-19  cases in J&K

  Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday  reported 157 fresh  COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 128836 Among the  cases reported today, 105 were reported in Kashmir while Jammu division reported 52 infections. Reader correspondentkashmirreader.com

Vaccine for all above age of 45 years from April 1: Govt

  NEW DELHI: From April 1, all people above 45 years of age are entitled to get COVID-19 vaccine, Union minster Prakash Javadekar said on Tuesday. Briefing reporters on the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet, he said even people without comorbidity and above the age of 45 years, can get vaccinated. He requested people […]

Ready to extend full support to peace initiatives between India, Pakistan: Hurriyat (M)

Ready to extend full support to peace initiatives between India, Pakistan:  Hurriyat (M)

Srinagar: The moderate Hurriyat Conference faction led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday said it was ready to extend full support to all initiatives between India and Pakistan that aim at bringing peace in the subcontinent. In a statement issued here, the Hurriyat faction said the agreement between India and Pakistan to adhere to a ceasefire […]

COVID: Nine students test positive at Govt Hr secondary School Budgam

Budgam:  At least nine students were tested COVID-19 positive at Government Higher Secondary School in Hardapanzoo area of Khansahib in Budgam district, officials said on Tuesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that “Nine COVID-19 positive cases has been detected from this schools in mass/random sampling, testing for all the contacts will […]

Farewell accorded to EOC staff

Farewell accorded to EOC staff

Srinagar:  On the eve of superannuation of Noor Mohammed, Senior Lecturer, Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Sonawar, presently posted on special duty at J&K State Emergency Operation Centre, Hari Niwas, Gupkar Road Srinagar, a simple farewell function was organised by the Officers and Staff of SEOC at Hari Niwas on Tuesday. The Chief Guest on […]

HC Discontinues CAA, CEO JKCA; Asks BCCI To Run Cricketing Affairs In J&K, Ladakh Till Elections

  Srinagar: The J&K High Court on Tuesday discontinued CAA and the CEO of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) while as it asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to manage affairs of the game in the J&K and Ladakh till the elections of JKCA are completed. In a 40-page […]

India emerged stronger despite facing odds during pandemic: PM

New Delhi,:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi told BJP MPs on Tuesday that despite facing odds such as tension at borders, cyclones and earthquakes during the coronavirus pandemic, India emerged stronger and the entire world realised its potential, said Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Addressing the BJP parliamentary party meeting, Modi said he relished all these […]

India, Pak should resolve issues through dialogue for durable peace: senior Pak diplomat

India, Pak should resolve issues through dialogue for durable peace: senior Pak diplomat

New Delhi: India and Pakistan should resolve all bilateral issues, especially that of Jammu and Kashmir, through dialogue for durable peace and stability in the region, a senior Pakistani diplomat said here on Tuesday. In a statement to reporters on the sidelines of Pakistan Day celebrations at the Pakistan High Commission here, Aftab Hasan Khan, […]

China, Russia officials meet in show of unity against EU, US

Beijing: The foreign ministers of China and Russia displayed unity at their meeting Tuesday amid criticism and Western sanctions against them over human rights. Wang Yi and Sergei Lavrov rejected outside sniping at their authoritarian political systems and said they were working to further global progress on issues from climate change to the coronavirus pandemic. At […]

No compound, penal interest be charged from borrowers during loan moratorium period: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday directed that no compound or penal interest shall be charged from borrowers for the six-month loan moratorium period, which was announced last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the amount already charged shall be refunded, credited or adjusted. The apex court refused to interfere with the Centre’s and Reserve […]