Peace in J&K elusive till people’s rights restored: Nasir

Addresses Block Amira Kadal functionaries meet Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Wednesday said that the undemocratic changes brought in Kashmir has upended more than half a century of careful politics in Kashmir, recasting the story of J&K from a unique democracy to a bureaucratic set up. This was said by the Party […]

DHSK appeals people to maintain Covid appropriate behavior

No need to panic, precautions are must: Director Srinagar: Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather on Wednesday appealed to people across Kashmir to maintain Covid-19 appropriate behavior in view of surge in Covid-19 cases. The director said that people do not need to panic however precautions are the only way to defeat […]

3 solid waste management plants coming up in Doda

ADC reviews Implementation of Environment Plan DODA: District administration Doda has taken up execution of three Solid Waste Management Plants in major towns of Doda Bhaderwah and Thathri under the District Environment Plan. The information was given here at a meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr R K Bharti convened to review implementation of […]

SSP Budgam chairs security, CAB review meeting

Srinagar: SSP Budgam Tahir Saleem-JKPS chaired a security/CAB review meeting at the Conference Hall of District Police Headquarters Budgam. The meeting was attended by all SDPOs, SHOs and Chowki Officers of district Budgam. Besides, ASP Budgam Shri Gowhar Ahmad-JKPS, DySP Headquarters Budgam, DySP Ops Budgam, DySP Ops Chadoora and DySP DAR DPL Budgam were present […]

Police distributes face masks in Pulwama

Srinagar: To enhance the sense of community and to restrain further spread of Coronavirus, Police distributed face masks among the general public in Pulwama. Face masks were distributed among the general Public in District Hospital Pulwama, Town Pulwama, Kakapora, Litter, Rajpora, Lassipora and its adjacent areas. They were advised to follow SOPs related to Covid-19 […]

With 1,94,720 new infections, active COVID-19 cases in India highest in 211 days

With 1,94,720 new infections, active COVID-19 cases in India highest in 211 days

NEW DELHI: India added 1,94,720 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,60,70,510, which includes 4,868 cases of the Omicron variant, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The active cases have increased to 9,55,319, the highest in 211 days, while the death toll has climbed to 4,84,655 […]

Gadkari tests positive for COVID-19, under home quarantine currently

NEW DELHI: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in home quarantine. In a tweet, he said he has “mild symptoms” and is under home quarantine. “I have tested positive for Covid 19 today with mild symptoms. Following all the necessary protocols, I have isolated myself and I […]

UN official condemns harassment of Muslim women in ‘Sulli Deals’

UN official condemns harassment of Muslim women in ‘Sulli Deals’

GENEVA: Harassment of Muslim women in India through social media apps such as “Sulli Deals” must be condemned and prosecuted as soon as they occur, a UN Special Rapporteur has said. UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues Dr Fernand de Varennes took to Twitter to raise concern on the issue of minorities in India, saying […]

COVID vaccination pace in children shows youth’s sense of responsibility, says PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, lauded the “sense of responsibility” of the country’s youth and said it manifested in the pace of COVID-19 vaccination in the 15-18 years age group that has covered over two crore children since its rollout this month. Virtually inaugurating the 25th edition of the National Youth Festival […]

1,700 Delhi police personnel tested COVID-19 positive from January 1 to January 12: Data

NEW DELHI: A whopping 1,700 Delhi Police personnel have tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection since January 1, officials said on Wednesday, adding that a special camp has been organised for police headquarters staffers to administer booster doses to the eligible beneficiaries. “A total of 1,700 personnel of the force have tested positive for […]