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  • Div Com tours Srinagar city, takes stock of traffic decongestion measures

    Jul 02, 2020

    Srinagar, July 02: To ensure better traffic management and further enhance parking space in the summer capital, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today conducted an extensive tour of Srinagar City. During the tour, the Div Com visited Boulevard, Shalimar, Durganag, Sonwar, G.B.

  • Pak Army claims to shoot down Indian 'spying quadcopter' along LoC

    Jun 28, 2020

    Islamabad, Jun 28: The Pakistan Army on Sunday claimed to have shot down an "Indian spying quadcopter" for allegedly violating the airspace along the Line of Control. According to a statement issued by the army, the incident took place in Hot Spring sector of the LoC. It said that the "Indian spying quadcopter" had intruded 850 metres on Pakistan's side of the LoC when it was brought down.

  • Another coronavirus-related fatality in Kashmir

    Jun 28, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 28: A 76-year-old man from Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, who had tested positive for coronavirus, died at a hospital here, taking the number of virus-related fatalities in the union territory to 94, officials said on Sunday. The patient from Kulgam died at the Chest Diseases hospital here late on Saturday evening, the officials said.

  • With 127 fresh COVID-19 cases, JK's tally crosses 7,000-mark

    Jun 28, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 28: The total number of COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir crossed the 7,000-mark on Sunday as 127 more people tested positive for the disease, officials said. They said 25 of these new cases were reported from the Jammu region and 102 from the valley. There are 2,683 active cases in the union territory, while 4,316 patients have recovered from the disease.

  • 29 foreign terrorists active in South Kashmir: IGP

    Jun 27, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 27: Jammu and Kashmir police said on Saturday that 29 foreign terrorists are active in South Kashmir but assured that the security forces are experienced enough to deal with them and wipe out militancy from whole of South Kashmir. "There is a presence of foreign terrorists in the upper reaches of Kokernag, Tral and Khrew.

  • Cyberattack on JKPDD servers, threat contained

    Jun 27, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 27: A cyberattack was launched on the servers of the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (JKPDD) but the threat has been contained, an official said on Friday.

  • COVID-19 death toll reaches 92 in JK

    Jun 27, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 27: The number of COVID-19 fatalities in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 92 on Saturday after a 70-year-old woman from Baramulla district tested positive for coronavirus following her death, officials said. The woman from Sopore area of north Kashmir district died at the SMHS hospital here late Friday evening, the officials said.

  • DDC inspects ongoing development works at DH Kishtwar

    Jun 26, 2020

    Kishtwar, June 26: District Development Commissioner, Rajinder Singh Tara, today visited District Hospital Kishtwar and inspected ongoing upgradation and maintenance works on roads interconnecting different blocks within the premises of District Hospital Kishtwar.

  • Three militant hideouts busted in Shopian

    Jun 26, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 26: Three active hideouts of militants were busted by security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, the Army said. Bases on intelligence inputs, security forces launched a search operation in the Yarwan area of Shopian in the morning, an Army official said. He said during the operation, three active hideouts -- one major and two minor -- were busted. A huge cache of "administrative stores including a personal diary" were recovered from the hideouts, the official said.

  • Three more COVID-19 patients died in JK

    Jun 26, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 26: Three more coronavirus positive patients died in Jammu and Kashmir, raising the toll in the union territory to 91, officials said on Thursday. While two deaths took place in the Kashmir Valley, another patient passed away in the Jammu region, they said. A 65-year-old woman from the Nasrullah Pora area of Budgam in central Kashmir died at around 5.

  • 10 CRPF personnel among 127 fresh COVID cases in J-K, tally rises to 6,549

    Jun 26, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 26: As many as 127 more people, including 10 CRPF personnel, tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, taking the tally in the Union territory to 6,549, officials said. They said 14 of these cases were from Jammu region, while 113 were from the valley. There are 2,492 active COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 3,967 patients have recovered from the infection.

  • Nengroo moves HC, challenges appointment of Zubair Iqbal as MD of JK Bank

    Jun 26, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 26: Former JK Bank chairman Pervez Ahmad Nengroo on Thursday filed an amended petition in the Jammu and Kashmir High Court challenging the appointment of Zubair Iqbal as the first managing director of the lender. A bench of Justice Sanjay Dhar after hearing Negroo's counsel R A Jan and Senior Additional Advocate General B A Dar accepted the amended petition of the former JK Bank chairman.

  • Three Terrorist hideouts busted in Shopian

    Jun 25, 2020

    Srinagar, June 25: Three active hideouts of terrorists were busted by security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, the Army said. Bases on intelligence inputs, security forces launched a search operation in the Yarwan area of Shopian in the morning, an Army official said. He said during the operation, three active hideouts -- one major and two minor -- were busted. A huge cache of "administrative stores including a personal diary" were recovered from the hideouts, the official said.

  • Two terrorists killed in encounter in Sopore

    Jun 25, 2020

    Srinagar, June 25: Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sopore area of Baramulla district, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Hardshiva in Sopore area in north Kashmir Thursday morning after receiving specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area, a police official said.

  • 10 cops, 3 CRPF personnel among 186 fresh COVID cases in JK, tally rises to 6,422

    Jun 25, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 25: As many as 186 more people, including 10 policemen and three CRPF personnel, tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, taking the union territory's tally to 6,422, officials said. While 28 of these cases were reported from the Jammu region, 158 were from the valley, they said. There are 2,516 active COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 3,818 patients have recovered.

  • Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Sopore

    Jun 25, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 25: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Sopore area of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Hardshiva in Sopore area, of north Kashmir, this morning after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a police officer said.

  • Advisor Baseer Khan reviews yatra arrangements with Civil administration, security brass

    Jun 24, 2020

    Srinagar, July 24: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan reviewed the arrangements made for the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 2020 commencing from next month at a high level meeting of officers here today. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, PK Pole; Commissioner Secretary Tourism & Culture departments, Zubair Ahmad; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr.

  • Woman dies of coronavirus in Srinagar; death toll rises to 88

    Jun 24, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 24: A 48-year-old COVID-19 woman from Srinagar died at a hospital here on Wednesday, taking the total number of fatalities due to coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir to 88, officials said. The woman, a resident of Barzulla area of the city, passed away at SKIMS Hospital at around 5:19 am, they said.

  • 148 fresh COVID-19 cases in JK, tally now at 6,236

    Jun 24, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 24: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 148 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, taking the virus count to 6,236 in the Union Territory, officials said. Of the fresh cases, 20 are from the Jammu region and 128 from the Kashmir Valley, they said. Two COVID-19 patients died in Jammu and Kashmir during the past 24 hours, taking the total number of fatalities to 87, the officials said.

  • Agri Deptt organizes training program on IPM

    Jun 23, 2020

    Srinagar, June 23: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Altaf Aijaz Andrabi today inaugurated one-day training program on ‘Integrated Pest Management’ (IPM) organised by Department of Agriculture Kashmir here. During the inaugural lecture Director said that previously agriculture was focused on increasing the production and productivity, but the present days focus is on sustainable production.

  • Pakistani troops violate ceasefire along LoC in Kupwara

    Jun 23, 2020

    Srinagar, June 23: Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district on Tuesday by firing mortar shells towards Indian positions, army officials here said. "On June 23, in the afternoon hours, Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation along the LoC in Machil sector by firing mortars and other weapons," the officials said. They said the Indian Army gave a befitting response to the ceasefire violation. However, there were no casualties reported in the incident.

  • 2 terrorists killed, CRPF jawan martyred in encounter in Pulwama

    Jun 23, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 23: Two unidentified terrorists were killed and a CRPF jawan martyred in an encounter in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Bundzoo in Pulwama, in South Kashmir, on Tuesday morning after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a police officer said.

  • Militants hurl grenade at CRPF camp in Pulwama, no casualty

    Jun 23, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 23: Militants hurled a grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday night, but there was no casualty, officials here said. The grenade exploded near the camp, they said. "Militants hurled a grenade at the CRPF camp at Batagund in Tral area at around 8.30 pm," police officials said. The CRPF personnel fired a few rounds in the air following the blast. No loss of life or injury to anyone was reported in the incident, they said.

  • 132 fresh coronavirus cases in J&K, tally crosses 6,000

    Jun 23, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 23: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 132 fresh COVID-19 cases on Monday, taking the number of people infected with the coronavirus to 6,088 in the Union Territory, officials said. They said while 10 of the fresh cases were from the Jammu region, 122 were from the valley. The fresh cases include 25 persons who returned to the Union Territory recently.

  • COVID-19 death toll rises to 84 in J&K

    Jun 22, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 22: A 65-year-old COVID-19 positive patient has died in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the death toll due to the disease to 84 in the Union Territory, officials said on Monday. The patient, hailing from south Kashmir's Pulwama district, was suffering from bilateral pneumonia, hypertension and diabetes. He died at the SMHS hospital here on Sunday night, the officials said.

  • Encounter underway in Anantnag

    Jun 22, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 22: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kapran forest area of Anantnag in South Kashmir this morning after receiving specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area, a police official said.

  • Srinagar encounter: Police made repeated efforts to make militants surrender, even brought parents

    Jun 21, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Police's Special Task Force tried every trick in the book including bringing relatives of three holed up young terrorists to convince them to surrender, but had to launch an operation as emotional appeals failed to break the deadlock in the city's Zoonimar area. The operation began late Saturday night and on Sunday, officials said, the trio was killed by security forces in an encounter.

  • International Yoga Day celebrated across JK and Ladakh

    Jun 21, 2020

    Jammu/Leh, June 21: The International Yoga Day was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on Sunday, with Lt governors of the two UTs taking part in the special events at their residences and urging people to practice yoga at their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) also held yoga sessions inside their camps to mark the day.

  • 3 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Srinagar

    Jun 21, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 21: Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces here on Sunday, police said. Based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the Zoonimar area of the city, security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation this morning, a police official said. He said as the forces were conducting searches in the area, terrorists fired upon them.

  • COVID-19 death toll touches 80 in JK with 5 more fatalities

    Jun 21, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 21: Five more COVID-19 patients died in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the number of fatalities due to the virus in the Union Territory to 80, officials said on Saturday. A 55-year-old coronavirus positive woman from Tujan area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district died at SKIMS hospital at 6:45 am on Saturday, the officials said.

  • Four injured in ceasefire violation by Pak in Rampur sector

    Jun 21, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 21: Four civilians were on Saturday injured when Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rampur sector of Jammu and Kashmir, according to an Army spokesperson. "On 20 June, 2020, in the morning hours, Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation along the LoC in Rampur sector by firing mortars and other weapons," the spokesperson said.

  • Coronavirus death toll in JK rises to 78 with 3 more fatalities

    Jun 20, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 20: Three more COVID-19 patients died in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the number of fatalities due to the virus in the union territory to 78, officials said on Saturday. The deaths were reported from SKIMS Hospital, Chest Diseases Hospital and SMHS Hospital, the officials said. A 55-year-old coronavirus patient from Tujan in south Kashmir's Pulwama district died at SKIMS Hospital at 6:45 am on Saturday, they said.

  • Woman, her daughter spend night outside as in-laws deny entry to home

    Jun 20, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 20: A woman and her five-year daughter had to spend a night under the open sky after her in-laws denied them entry to their matrimonial home, despite a court directing police to ensure she is not harassed. Police said they have registered a fresh FIR into the allegations of a scuffle with the woman by her in-laws.

  • Pakistan violates ceasefire in Tangdhar

    Jun 20, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 20: Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir by firing mortar shells towards Indian positions on Friday, Army officials said. "On 19 June 2020, in the evening hours, Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation (CFV) along the LoC in Tangdhar sector by firing mortars and other weapons," the officials said. They said the Indian Army gave a befitting response to the violations. There were no reports of casualties in the incident.

  • 4 cops, soldier among 125 fresh COVID cases in JK, tally rises to 5,680

    Jun 20, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 20: As many as 125 more people, including four policemen and a soldier, tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, taking the union territory's tally to 5,680, officials said. While 102 of these new cases were reported from the Kashmir Valley, 23 were from the Jammu region, they said.

  • No connection between ceasefire violations along LoC and India-China border standoff

    Jun 19, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 19: The Army on Friday said there is no connection between the Pakistan-initiated ceasefire violations along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and the situation on the Line of Actual Control with China in the Ladakh region. It, however, asserted that no "misadventure" would be allowed along the borders in the union territory.

  • Suspended DSP Davinder Singh gets bail in terror case

    Jun 19, 2020

    New Delhi, Jun 19: Suspended Jammu and Kashmir DSP Davinder Singh, arrested while ferrying two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists in a vehicle on the Srinagar-Jammu Highway earlier this year, was granted bail by a Delhi court on Friday, his lawyer said.

  • COVID-19: Newborn among three dead in Valley

    Jun 19, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 19: A 15-day-old baby was among three COVID-19 patients who died at a hospital here, taking the number of fatalities due to the novel coronavirus in the Union Territory to 75, officials said on Friday. The baby is the youngest COVID-19 victim in the union territory, the officials said, adding all the deaths took place at SKIMS hospital in Soura area of the city here.

  • Six more terrorists killed in two encounters in Kashmir

    Jun 19, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 19: Six more terrorists were killed in two separate encounters with security forces in Pulwama and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir, taking the number of ultras killed in the overnight operations to eight, officials said. While two terrorists were killed in the Pulwama encounter, four were killed in Shopian operation on Friday, the officials said.

  • JK records 149 new COVID cases; tally rises to 5,555

    Jun 18, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 18: The total number of COVID-19 cases increased to 5,555 in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday after 149 people, including five policemen, tested positive for the infection, officials said. Of the fresh cases, 49 were reported from the Union Territory's Jammu region and 100 from the Kashmir region, they said The cases detected on Thursday included 44 persons who had returned to Jammu and Kashmir recently.

  • 8 die of COVID-19 in 24 hrs in JK; death toll rises to 72

    Jun 18, 2020

    Srinagar/Jammu, Jun 18: Jammu and Kashmir reported eight COVID-19 related fatalities in 24 hours, taking the death toll in the Union Territory to 72, officials said on Thursday. While six of the deaths occurred in the Kashmir Valley, two people died in the Jammu region. Five deaths in the Valley were reported from SMHS hospital and one from the Chest Diseases hospital in Srinagar, they said.

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