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Troop redeployment: J&K leaders seek clarification
Deployment of paramilitary personnel in Jammu and Kashmir in the past one week has fuelled speculations of the Central government pushing new changes in the Union Territory (UT), and several leaders voiced their concern on Monday and…
COVID pandemic has hampered anti-militancy Ops to some extent: J&K DGP Dilbagh Singh
Kulgam, May 27 : Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Thursday said that Covid pandemic has affected the anti-militancy operations in the UT to some extent as many policemen and security forces have…
Perpetual lock-down leaves transgenders to fend for themselves
Srinagar, May 26: The Covid-19 pandemic and months of lockdown have snatched the livelihood of transgenders in Kashmir. The already ‘marginalized’ community used to earn their living by working at limited places, mostly performing at…
Decision about number of Hajj pilgrims to be allowed this year expected in a week: EO J&K Hajj…
Srinagar, May 26: Amid reports about the cap on the number of Hajj pilgrims by Saudi Arabia, the authorities in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday said that the decision about the number of pilgrims to be allowed to…
‘Vaccines Cause new COVID-19 Variants’: Experts debunk claims
Srinagar: After a video went viral about vaccinated people being "more likely" to infect others, experts have rejected the claims that COVID-19 vaccines are causing new variants of the virus.Reports have circulated online saying…
Covid Containment measures Lt Governor addresses the people of J&K through video message
Situation is improving gradually; with collaborative efforts, I do believe, we shall overcome & take J&K UT to a new height of progress and prosperity: LGJammu, May 23: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today addressed the…
Hamas supporters declare ‘victory’ in a Gaza City celebration
GAZA CITY — As the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas took effect at 2 a.m. local time on Friday, thousands of Palestinians gathered in the streets of Gaza City to celebrate what Hamas supporters were calling a defeat of the Israeli…
We stand with Palestine: Prominent writers, teachers, politicians, actors
Srinagar, May 17 : A group of writers, teachers, politicians, and actors on Monday issued a joint statement and extended their support to the people of Palestine, saying that “we stand with Palestine”.The signatories of the statement…
Despite LG’s directions, people complain of not receiving Covid kits in Kashmir
Srinagar, May 16 : The health department has failed to distribute Covid kits announced by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for Covid positive patients and are forced to buy from the open market.The Covid kits consist of medicines…
J&K reports 41 fresh COVID-19 deaths since last night, toll climbs to 2,953
Srinagar, May 13: The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has reported 41 fresh Covid-19 deaths since the last night, taking the total number of deaths related to the deadly virus to 2,953.An official told the news agency—Kashmir…