JAMMU — Two local labourers, who were among the 10 killed after a landslide hit an under-construction tunnel here, were laid to rest in their native Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir, while the mortal remains of eight others were dispatched to their hometowns outside the union territory, officials said on Sunday. Ten labourers – […]
NEW DELHI — Jammu and Kashmir pace sensation Umran Malik earned an expected call-up in the Indian team for the upcoming five-match T20 International home series against South Africa starting June 9. Umran has so far picked up 21 wickets in 13 games for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL but his ability to bowl consistently […]
BUDGAM — Budgam police on Sunday said it arrested a man for raping a 19-year-old girl in Zagoo Kharein area of Khansahib in Budgam district in Central Kashmir. According to police statement, “Police Station Khansahib received a written complaint from one Ghulam Rasool Sheikh stating that his daughter (name with held) age about 19 years […]
JAMMU — A 21-year-old Pakistani national was arrested when he intruded into the Indian territory from across the International Border (IB) here, officials said on Sunday. Saber Nawaz, a resident of Malik Chak, crossed into Akhnoor sector in the outskirts of Jammu on Saturday and was noticed by the alert Indian army guarding the border, […]
SRINAGAR — With the cases of Monkeypox confirmed in Europe, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have issued advisory and directed concerned officials to isolate suspected cases immediately. “As you are aware, there is recent outbreak of Monkeypox cases in Europe as well as United States and Australia. This is Zoonotic disease, first identified in monkeys […]
BIJBEHARA — A youth from south Kashmir’s Bijbehara area became an overnight millionaire by winning Rs 2 crore on the online fantasy cricket platform Dream11. Waseem Raja from Shalgam Bijbehara, said that he was deep asleep on Saturday late night, when some friends called him and informed him that he is placed at first number […]
SRINAGAR — Weather remained partly cloudy in J&K during the last 24 hours as the Meteorological (MeT) department said on Sunday that the weather would remain partly cloudy with thunderstorms towards the afternoon during the next 24 hours. “Weather is likely to remain partly cloudy with a likelihood of thunderstorms towards the afternoon in J&K […]
NEW DELHI — India on Sunday reported 2,226 fresh Covid cases, a decline against the 2,323 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said. In the same period, the country also reported 65 Covid fatalities, taking the overall death toll to 5,24,413. The active caseload currently stands at 14,995 cases, accounting for 0.03 […]
NEW DELHI — The price of petrol will come down by Rs. 9.5, while the diesel will be cheaper by Rs. 7 as the government announced a sharp cut in central excise duty on fuel prices on Saturday. Reports reaching said that the central excise duty on petrol has been cut by ? 8 per […]
SRINAGAR — For the second time in history, Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly members would not be part of the presidential elections likely to take place in July. Details available with news agency Kashmir News Observer that elected MLAs and MPs from Jammu & Kashmir were not part of the 1992 presidential elections due to […]