25.4 C
Srinagar
Saturday, July 18, 2026

CATEGORY

Top News

KU seeks Rs 400 crore from govt

Srinagar: Kashmir University on Saturday submitted a detailed proposal for a grant of Rs 398.35 crore from the government for augmentation of physical infrastructure...

For many, online classes are a problem rather than solution

Srinagar: The School Education Department is trumpeting about conducting “online classes” amid the Covid-19 lockdown, but for many students and parents in Kashmir these...

Youth killed in Sopore

Srinagar: Unknown gunmen shot dead a youth in Bomai village of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday. Official sources said that unknown gunmen...

Two Covid-19 deaths in Jammu and Kashmir, toll 38

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported two more Covid-19 related deaths on Saturday, officials said. They said a 70-year-old man of Nowpura Shopian breathed his last...

Srinagar woman dies of Covid-19, death total rises to 36

J&K records 182 fresh cases Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported another novel coronavirus related death after an elderly woman from Srinagar’s Batamaloo tested positive for...

Govt employees ordered to resume duties from today

Srinagar: The government on Friday issued guidelines for employees for attending offices on a regular basis from Saturday amid the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. An order...

SMC prepares to ‘ease out of the lockdown’

Srinagar: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) will focus on sanitising hospitals, marketplaces and public offices as it prepares for a gradual easing of the...

Ensure strict adherence to guidelines: Advisor Khan

Srinagar: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan on Friday convened a meeting of divisional administration and health officials here regarding the administrative and...

China says committed to resolve border standoff with India ahead of key military talks

Beijing: China on Friday said that it is committed to properly resolve the relevant issue with India ahead of the key talks between senior...

ITBP operationalises two newly sanctioned commands for China LAC

New Delhi: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has operationalised its newly sanctioned twin commands in Chandigarh and Guwahati that supervise the deployment of its troops...

China appoints new commander for troops overseeing India border

Beijing: China has appointed a new Army commander for its Western Theatre Command ground forces responsible for the Sino-India border, ahead of the key...

HC seeks status report about complaints from professionals apart from doctors

Srinagar: The J&K High Court has sought a status report about complaints received by Government of India from professionals other than healthcare workers who...

KU teachers in favour of Entrance Test 2020

‘Selections through academic merit will be last resort’ Srinagar: Amid speculations that this year’s Kashmir University entrance test will not be held due to the...

‘Every time I hope things will get better, they get worse’

Thousands who provided public transport are without any help from the government that has destroyed their livelihood by banning public transport Srinagar: People who earn...

Army soldier killed in Pakistan firing along LoC in Rajouri

JAMMU: An Army soldier was killed when Pakistan troops resorted to firing and shelling along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on...

Panic in Anantnag village as apple trees damaged overnight

Anantnag: Panic, anger and frustration grips people of Mahend village in Anantnag district after some unidentified miscreants have been damaging their  apple trees for...

Srinagar man dies, Covid tally jumps to 3,000 with 285 fresh cases

Srinagar: An elderly man from downtown Srinagar died of Coronavirus on Thursday taking the total Covid-19 victims in Jammu and Kashmir to 35. According to...

Defence secretary tests positive for coronavirus

New Delhi: Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, following which the defence ministry carried out a massive contact-tracing exercise, official...

South Kashmir nears 1k mark, at highest rate of incidence

Anantnag: With the number of Covid-19 cases in Kulgam and Pulwama districts crossing the 300 and 100 marks, in that order, the total cases...

SOP for restaurants, hotels issued

New Delhi: The Health Ministry on Thursday released the standard operating procedure for restaurants and hotels which included measures like allowing only asymptomatic staff...

Religious places outside containment zones can open: Health Min

New Delhi: Religious places inside containment zones shall remain closed for public and those outside will be allowed to open, according to the SOPs...

India, China to hold talks to ease tension in Ladakh

New Delhi: Indian and Chinese military will hold their first extensive talks on Saturday, and both sides are expected to deliberate on specific proposals...

HC notice to govt for providing basic requirements to people in far-flung areas

Srinagar: The J&K High Court issued notice to the government to respond to a plea seeking basic requirements for people living in far flung...

JK Bar Association to challenge in SC Mian Qayoom’s detention

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association (HCBA) said on Thursday it will challenge in the Supreme Court the “legality and validity”...

High level panel recommends promoting 2nd, 4th, 5th semester students on internal assessment

Srinagar: A high level panel at the University of Kashmir including college principals has recommended to promote undergraduate students in Kashmir colleges whose examinations...

Electricity bills will double in J&K if discoms privatised

Srinagar: The Government of India (GoI) has begun the process of privatising power distribution in Jammu and Kashmir, a move aimed at reducing the...

Militant killed in ongoing gunfight in Rajouri

Srinagar: A militant was killed in an ongoing gunfight with government forces in Kalakote area of Rajouri in Jammu district on Thrusday. A senior Police...

Five days after death, Baramulla man found to be Covid-19 positive

26 pregnant women, 5 BSF personnel, 44 travellers among 139 new cases Srinagar: An 86-year-old man who died on May 29 in Pattan, Baramulla, while...

12 members of quarantine centre in Tral test positive

Pulwama. A dozen staffers at a quarantine centre at Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have tested positive, officials said. Officials said the 12 staffers...

Pulwama hospital to quarantine 15 staffers after 2 patients test Covid positive

Shopian: Pulwama hospital will quarantine 15 staffers after two patients were found positive on Tuesday, days after their surgeries took place in the hospital...

Latest news