Kashmir

J&K ranks first with 25 Cr registrations of unorganized workers on e-Shram portal

SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir ranked first in registration of unorganized workers on e-Shram portal. Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Bhupender Yadav, awarded the J&K with first position prize in a function organized in Vigyan Bhavan here today to celebrate 25 crore registrations of unorganized workers. The award was received by Commissioner Secretary […]

Health

J&K reports 24 fresh Covid-19 cases

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir reported 24 fresh Covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. They said 12 of the fresh cases each were reported from Jammu Division and Kashmir Valley respectively, taking the overall tally to 453347. Giving district wise […]

International

China hopes solution ‘acceptable’ to both sides can be found for Ladakh standoff in March 11 talks

BEIJING — China on Wednesday hoped that during this week’s high-level military talks with India, the two neighbours can “move forward”, narrow their differences and work for a solution “acceptable” to both sides on the remaining friction areas in eastern Ladakh. Confirming the 15th round of high-level military talks on March 11, Chinese Foreign Ministry […]

Kashmir

DC Srinagar visits family of 19-year old deceased girl victim of Amira Kadal Blast; expresses solidarity

SRINAGAR — The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad accompanied by Senior Superintendent of Police, Rakesh Balwal Wednesday visited the family of Rafiya Nazir of Saderbal Check in Hazratbal area of the district who was killed in a grenade explosion at Amira Kadal on Sunday to provide ex-gratia relief and express solidarity with the […]

Kashmir

PDP Sarpanch shot dead in Khonmoh

SRINAGAR — A Sarpanch affiliated with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was shot dead by unidentified persons at Khonmoh area of Srinagar outskirts on Wednesday evening. Official sources said that a Sarapnch identified as Sameer Ahmad Bhat was fired upon by unidentified gunmen at Khonmoh area. He was immediately shifted to SMHS hospital here where doctors […]