UNITED NATIONS: The virtual edition of the United Nations General Assembly will see a record number of Heads of State and Government address the high-level week through pre-recorded video statements, UN chief Antonio Guterres has said. This year, for the first time in the UN’s 75-year history, Heads of State and Government will not be […]
CHANDIGARH: The stubble burning which is likely to start later this month ahead of the Rabi crop sowing season can exacerbate the Coronavirus crisis, an agricultural-cum-environment expert has cautioned. “If alternate arrangements to stubble burning are not made, pollutants like particulate matters and toxic gases like Carbon Monoxide and Methane could give rise to severe […]
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced the much-awaited economic revival package for Jammu & Kashmir, which has suffered huge losses since August last year. Addressing a press conference here, Sinha announced a financial package of Rs 1350 crore. He said it will be meant to bring down interest of the business community and […]
Srinagar: The economic package for the revival of the ailing J&K economy has drawn a mixed response from the business community and political parties. President Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) Sheikh Ashiq told Kashmir Reader the response by the administration is appreciable but more steps are required for full revival of the economy. […]
New Delhi: Speaking in Parliament for the first time since his release from detention, the National Conference president and MP Farooq Abdullah on Saturday advocated talks with Pakistan, saying if India can talk to China to defuse their border row, it can also speak to its other neighbour to deal with the situation at Jammu […]
Srinagar: The J&K High Court asked Divisional Commissioner Kashmir to examine whether Police station Kulgam has encroached a water channel located at Qaimoh or not after contradictory submissions were made by government through a government counsel and Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam. The report by Deputy Commissioner Kulgam stated that under Survey no.1637 of estate Qaimoh a […]
Srinagar: Twenty-one more deaths were recorded due to Covid-19 on Saturday taking the toll of victims to 987, whereas 1492 fresh cases have taken the Covid tally to over 62K mark in Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, seven fatalities were reported from Kashmir valley. They include two deceased persons from Srinagar, one each from […]
Anantnag: The satellite fruit market in Bijbehara area of Anantnag district touted to be one of the largest in the country is still not functional ever since its foundation stone was laid in 2013. The then National Conference (NC) led coalition government had identified around 440 Kanals of land in Jablipora area of Bijbehara for […]
Voting to take place on Oct 16 Leh: The authorities in Union Territory of Ladakh have announced the schedule of Ladakh Autonomous Hill development Council (LAHDC) Leh polls. The move comes amid opposition parties’ demand for postponement of the electoral exercise in the wake of border tension with China and surge in Covid cases. In […]
Says Pak using drones to send weapons Jammu: Pakistan dropped weapons and some cash using a drone in Rajouri district, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Saturday said, announcing the arrest of three LeT militants who had picked up the consignment near the Line of Control. Singh said the major success was achieved on […]