Srinagar: As Covid-19 see as steep rise on a daily basis, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday designated 23 hospitals as dedicated hospitals for treatment including 15 in Kashmir division and 8 in Jammu division respectively. In a notification, deputy director (Planning) Health and Medical Education Department said that the health institutions along with […]
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50-year-old man found hanging in Kakapora Pulwama
Pulwama: A 50-year-old man identified as Abdul Gani Dar was found hanging from a tree near his residence in Laribal village in Kakapora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The deceased man is father of four children (three sons and one daughter). Quoting an official news agency Kashmir News Observer reported that “It seems that […]
Two arrested with illicit timber in Budgam
Srinagar: Two timber smugglers were arrested from Sugen Bathipora forest area of Khag in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The duo were arrested by police party from police station Khag along with four horses laden with illicit timber. Quoting police official, news agency Kashmir News Trust reported that the duo who were carrying illicit timber on […]
J&K Bank Qamarwari closed for 5 days after nine employees test positive for Covid-19
Srinagar: Authorities in Srinagar on Saturday ordered closure of J&K Bank branch Qamarwari, for at least five days after nine of its staff members tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday Quoting an official news agency Kashmir News Observer reported that on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner and DDMA Chairman Srinagar, the branch has been […]
Youth arrested for keeping unauthorized rifle in Srinagar
Srinagar: Police registered a case against a youth for possessing an unauthorized 12 Bore rifle in Srinagar. Kashmir News Trust reported that Wildlife Department after receiving information, apprehended one Sahil Ahmed Dar, a resident of Hokarsar area of Srinagar with an unauthorized 12 Bore rifle. The youth in possession of the rife failed to produce […]
Man arrested with 10 grenades, pistol in Kupwara
Kupwara: Combined Forces arrested a man with 10 hand grenades and a pistol in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. The man who is believed to be an over ground worker of militants was apprehended by Forces including soldiers from 28 Rashtriya Rifles, Special Operation Group Sogam and CRPF personnel during a naka at Dharmbadi area of […]
Mother-baby duo sustain burn injuries in stove explosion
Baramulla: Mother-baby duo sustained burn injuries after a kerosene stove exploded suddenly inside a house in Shutloo Rafiabad in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. News Agency Kashmir News Trust reported that the lady was cooking food when kerosene stove exploded resulting into injuries to lady and her baby daughter. The mother-baby duo have been identified as […]
Brick kiln coming up illegally in Budgam village, locals up in arms against authorities
BUDGAM: Locals of Parisabad village of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district are up in arms against district administration for not acting against a brick kiln owner who is busy in constructing a new brick kiln in the village throwing all government rules to winds. Quoting locals news agency Kashmir News Trust reported that despite clear cut […]
DDC Pulwama conducts tour of flood-prone areas
PULWAMA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama, Baseer ul Haq Chowdary today visited Koil, Talangam and Mugalpora areas of the district to take stock of the flood like situation caused by recent rains. During the visit, the DDC took stock of the damage caused by the floods. The locals apprised him about the devastation caused […]
Moulvi Yasin Shah – ‘Mu’azzin’ Historic Jamia Masjid passes away
Srinagar: Moulvi Yasin Shah, ‘Mu’azzin’ of Historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar passed away on Friday at the age of 80 after a brief illness. Reports said large number of people participated in his funeral. Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid spokesperson said that Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq could not lead the Namaaz-e-Janaazah as he continues to be under […]