A doctor has tested positive for coronavirus in Kashmir while three others are under observation for developing coronavirus-like symptoms, officials said on Tuesday. The 40-year-old doctor, a resident of Kanispora in Baramulla who works at Government Medical College Baramulla tested positive for the coronavirus at Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS). “We have first doctor […]
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Journalist arrested in Kashmir, released after two days
Srinagar: A prominent journalist from Ganderbal district was arrested by Sumbal police while discharging his professional duty. He was slapped with various charges and lodged in police station Sumbal. Mushtaq Ganaie, who works for Kashmir Observer, was arrested on Saturday afternoon when he was traveling home near Sumbal. “My car was intercepted by a police […]
SMC installs decontamination tunnel at Bone & Joint Hospital, Sgr
SMC installs decontamination tunnel at Bone & Joint hospital, Sgr
Budgam police busts burglars gang; 05 burglars arrested, stolen property worth lacs recovered
Srinagar, August 01: Police in Budgam busted a gang of burglars by arresting five burglars involved in eight theft cases and recovered stolen property worth lacs of rupees. In the recent past, Chadoora police received many complaints related to the theft of Maruti 800, Motor Cycles, Mobile phones and some provisional items in Chadoora area. […]
J&K government revokes Mediclaim Insurance policy
JAMMU, DECEMBER 28: The Governor’s administration today ordered revocation and cancellation of J&K Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy for employees with effect from December 31, 2018. According to the order issued by the Finance Department, sanction is hereby accorded to the revocation/withdrawal of Government order regarding the implementation of the Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy for […]
Withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan can have marginal impact on Kashmir situation: Ex-DGP Khoda
Says ‘GOI should review its policy for JK’ Former Director General of Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda on Tuesday said that the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan can have little or marginal impact on Kashmir, saying that Government of India needs to review its policy on Jammu and Kashmir to decrease radicalization and alienation among […]
Srinagar police arrests a molester
Police Station Nigeen arrested a person within hours who was involved in a case of molestation. A girl aged 21 years reported to Police Station Nigeen that she was offered a lift by a person driving a Ford car near Habbak. As soon she boarded the car, the driver turned the car away towards fore […]
Basharat Bukhari to join NC Tomorrow
Continuing with the jolts of rebellion ,senior Party Leader and Ex minister of Mahbooba Led Coalition govt Syed Basharat Bukhari is also parting ways with PDP to join NC. Well placed sources close to Bukhari told a local news agency CNS that Bukhari has made has mind to cut his political relations with PDP and […]
J&K BUDGET 2019-20 HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS 1. Infrastructure · Big push to Infrastructure – Rs 30469 cr earmarked for investment in development sector during 2019-20 · Rs 3631 cr additional investment in 1643 languishing projects · To build spending capacity, Line Departments to be provided funds for hiring Consultants, creating DPR Preparation Cells, Project Implementation Agencies, IT consultants etc 2. Local Governance · Rs 2573 […]
SAC approves establishment of first ever University in Ladakh
JAMMU, DECEMBER 15: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here this evening under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik approved establishment of first ever University in Ladakh. Advisors to the Governor, K Vijay Kumar, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai and Kewal Kumar Sharma, Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam and Principal Secretary to the Governor Umang Narula were […]