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COVID vaccination open for all citizens above age 45 starting April 1

Less than half of eligible citizens vaccinated in J&K; misinformation hinders progress [details]

Authorities redevising strategy to counter the misinformation of rumour mongers to boost the vaccination drive in the valley.

Apr 23, 2021

Amid pandemic, private sector offers jobs to over 5,000 youth in J&K [Happy News]

Placement drivers launched for polytechnics, ITI pass-outs yield encouraging results

Apr 23, 2021

Death of 14-year-old in encounter prompts anger against Pakistani terrorists in Kashmir

The death of a 14-year-old boy in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Shopian district has prompted anger against Pakistani terrorists, with people accusing them of misusing children to further their sinister agenda.

Apr 22, 2021

Locals waiting for their turn to purchase fresh vegetables, dates and other essential commodities at Kargil

Opening of Zojila Pass poses new COVID challenge in Kargil; closure causes scarcity of essentials

Closure of route created a scarcity of essential commodities but the threat of COVID looms large after highway reopens.

Apr 22, 2021

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole giving details about steps taken to check spread Coronavirus

No lockdown in Kashmir, authorities seek peoples' support to fight virus [Measures]

Night curfew extended in all urban areas of 20 districts of J&K. Only 50% of shops shall be opened on an alternate basis through a rotation system.

Apr 20, 2021

Satellite-based real-time monitoring of Himalayan glacial movements helps minimise disasters: Study

Satellite-based real-time monitoring of Himalayan glacial catchments would improve understanding of flood risk in the region and help inform an early flood warning system that could help curb disaster and save human lives

Apr 20, 2021

Apple growers Of Kashmir are in touch with me, says Rakesh Tikait

The problems of the farmers of both Jammu and Kashmir regions would be taken up at the national level for redressal, said Tikait

Apr 18, 2021

Shootout at FedEx facility in US city; several injured [details]

A shooting incident took place at a FedEx facility in the US city of Indianapolis, police said on Friday, adding that there were multiple people injured.

Apr 16, 2021

Burqa clad women group upset with Fashion Show in Srinagar

Kashmir is gradually limping to normalcy, but the conflict entrepreneurs can't keep calm and protested against a fashion show. Which was held to encourage local talent and promote it among the rest of the nation.

Apr 12, 2021

Fire at scrapyard leads to panic in Andhra SEZ

A massive fire broke out in a scrapyard situated at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Duvvada, near here, on Sunday.

Apr 11, 2021

Over 2,000 street food vendors in J&K on verge of starvation as govt orders night curfew [details]

Street vendors, who migrated to Jammu city from hilly areas in search of livelihood, are on the verge of starvation after the decision of the authorities to impose night curfew following a surge in COVID cases.

Apr 10, 2021

Lost golden city discovered in Egypt; archeologists find 3,000-year-old ancient civilisation in Luxor [Photos]

An expedition led by noted Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass has discovered the 3,000-year-old 'Lost Golden City' near the city of Luxor in Egypt, complete with a cemetery, bakery and more.

Apr 9, 2021

Karnataka govt to set up Rs 100 crore startup; taps film stars, family offices backing [details]

K'taka govt giving film stars, family offices, HNIs opportunity to invest in ₹100 crore startup fund [details]

Investors in Karnataka rejoice. The state government is setting up a Rs 100 crore VC fund to help potential startups to scale up. More details here.

Apr 9, 2021

COVID surge in J&K; UT records this year's single-day highest cases, deaths [details]

The Union Territory of J&K recorded 812 fresh Covid-19 positive cases, all-time high during the last six months.

Apr 7, 2021

Anantnag Police recover 1,500 Codeine bottles from hideout; Valley in grip of new menace

SSP, Anantnag Police, Imtiyaz Hussain says stifling the network of drugs and tackling the substance abuse in the region is one of the top priorities of the police