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8 Areas Declared as Micro Containment Zones in Srinagar

8 Areas Declared as Micro Containment Zones in Srinagar

REGIONAL
In view of rapid increase in Covid-19 positive case in Srinagar district, the District Administration has declared 8 more areas as Micro Containment Zones under Medical Zones of Batamaloo, Zadibal, S.R Gunj and Khanyar to prevent spread of infection in the district. The areas include Milat Abad, Peerbagh, near Islamic Public School and Noorani Colony Peerbagh in Medical Zone Batamaloo, Upper Soura, near Petrol Pump, Bilal Colony Soura, near Bilal Masjid and Bota Kadal, near Darul ul Uloom Bilaliya in Medical Zone Zadibal, Zaina Kadal near Gagar Masjid in Medical Zone S R Gunj and Buchwara and Batwara areas in Khanyar Medical Zone in the district. In this regard, the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad who is also the Chairman District Disaster Management Authority(DDMA)...
‘Kashmer’ hold awareness gathering in Srinagar

‘Kashmer’ hold awareness gathering in Srinagar

REGIONAL
"Kashmer" an NGO of Kashmiri origin health care professionals , held an awareness campaign at JCI, Nishat, Srinagar on Friday afternoon. The program was attended by leading Kashmiri health care professionals and NGOs and an awareness was raised about (EMRS) Emergency medical response ambulance service with critical care facilities counselling and de/addiction services, covid relief ,Vision screening and free glasses for school children, Autism spectrum disorder, tele consultations for autism and polycystic ovarian syndrome( PCOS), dialyses services, free medications, dead body carrier services among other projects. The campaign was held to create awareness of the multiple heath care services run by "Kashmer." Speaking on the occasion one of the board member of "Kashmer"  Dr Nahi...
Pulwama police seizes huge consignment of drugs, exposes contraband drugs racket

Pulwama police seizes huge consignment of drugs, exposes contraband drugs racket

SOUTH KASHMIR
The Pulwama police have seized a huge consignment of drugs in Prichoo while a special investigation team (SIT) has been constituted to investigate the case. According to an official statement to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), following a reliable information a special team headed by Dy SP Headquarters Pulwama S M Shafi, under the directions of SSP Pulwama Ghulam Jeelani Wani, raided one place in Prichoo Pulwama and recovered 13 bottles of NDPS contraband from the possession of one person namely Imran Sheikh. The statement said that on his (Imran) instant disclosure he revealed that he has a nexus with one more person who was coming to handover one more consignment of NDPS contraband to him. “Accordingly police team laid naka near Boys Degree college Pulwama and seize...
Youth activists from Lal Bazar-Srinagar join Apni Party

Youth activists from Lal Bazar-Srinagar join Apni Party

OTHERS
Various youth activists hailing from Lal Bazar, Srinagar on Friday joined Apni Party at its Central office in M2 Church Lane, Sonwar. The joining ceremony took place in presence of Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari along with Party Youth President Junaid Azim Mattu. Besides, Party District President Srinagar Noor Mohammad Sheikh, Youth General Secretary Muzaffar Reshi, Party Leader Mir Imaad Rafi and Party Leader Tazeem Gujjar were also present on this occasion. The new entrants led by Tazeem Gujjar who joined Apni Party included Muneeb Shah Banday, Abrar Ahmad Lone, Adil Ahmad Khan, Mudasir Chara, Mohammad Ashraf Chachi, Murad Ali, Er. Raja Salman, Salman, Sakib and Lateef Ahmad. Welcoming the new entrants into the party-fold, Bukhari said youth empowerment is h...
Two killed, another injured in Jammu shootout incident

Two killed, another injured in Jammu shootout incident

OTHERS
At least two persons were killed while another has sustained serious injuries in a shootout incident in the outskirts of Jammu City on Friday. However, police has started investigation into the matter to ascertain the facts. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that on Friday morning, an incident of shootout took place in a village of RS Pura Sub Division of Jammu. “It is being suspected that a few men travelling in a vehicle opened indiscriminate firing on some persons travelling in another car,” said police officials, adding that two men—both young have been died in the incident while another has sustained injuries and is under treatment in a hospital in critical condition. "One Thar vehicle, some sharp edged weapons and some wooden pieces like hockey have ...
China taking incremental, tactical actions to press claims at LAC: US

China taking incremental, tactical actions to press claims at LAC: US

INDIA, INTERNATIONAL
The United States Department of Defence's annual report submitted to the US Congress on military developments involving China mentions the Indo-China tensions along the LAC. The department, in the report submitted on November 3, also refers to the creation of a 100-home Chinese village in Arunachal Pradesh. The report titled 'Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China' highlights that China's military has likely gained real-world operational and tactical experience during the standoff. It notes that negotiations between Beijing and New Delhi are progressing “slowly” to resolve the 18-month military standoff along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. It says that despite the ongoing diplomatic and military dialogues to reduce border tensions, ...
Policeman Killed in Accidental Fire in Kishtwar

Policeman Killed in Accidental Fire in Kishtwar

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A policeman was killed allegedly in an accidental fire at Malipeth Kishtwar where he was posted on Naka duty, officials said on Friday. They said Constable Ajeet Singh of R S Pura Jammu suffered grievous wounds after his SLR rifle went off accidentally. He was rushed to district hospital Kishtwar where he succumbed to the wounds, they said. SSP Kistwar Shafqat Hussein Bhat confirmed to GNS the killing of the policemen and said that a case has been registered and further investigation has been taken up.buy doxycycline online https://gilbertroaddental.com/wp-content/themes/twentysixteen/inc/new/doxycycline.html no prescription
Friday Prayers Disallowed at Jamia Masjid of Srinagar Yet again

Friday Prayers Disallowed at Jamia Masjid of Srinagar Yet again

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Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has expressed strong resentment over the decision by authorities/police to once again disallow Friday prayers at Jammu & Kashmir’s largest place of worship - the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar. It has vehemently condemned the police action. The Anjuman and the Muslims of Kashmir are unable to understand that on the one hand, all the places of worship, mosques, shrines, Imambargahs and Khanqahs in Jammu and Kashmir have been officially opened for Friday prayers, but only Jama Masjid Srinagar continues to be selectively banned and restricted from holding Friday prayers, which is extremely unfortunate and incomprehensible. This behaviour of the rulers is tantamount to sheer interference in religion and hurting the religious sentiments and feelings o...
Militants Attack Forces near SKIMS in Srinagar

Militants Attack Forces near SKIMS in Srinagar

REGIONAL
Suspected Militants opened fire on Upon Government forces at SKIMS Medical College Hospital. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the Government Forces were fired upon by suspected Militants near SKIMS Medical College Hospital in Srinagar's Bemina area on Friday. As per initial reports, nobody was injured in the incident. The Government Forces have launched a cordon and search operation in the area to nab the attackers.
Fresh snowfall: Kupwara admin restricts traffic movement towards border areas

Fresh snowfall: Kupwara admin restricts traffic movement towards border areas

REGIONAL
In wake of fresh snowfall, the district administration Kupwara in north Kashmir has restricted the vehicular movement towards the border areas as a precautionary measure. An official communique, a copy of which is available with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), reads that "In view of the snowfall in border areas, slippery condition of roads and to save precious lives for accidental mishaps, it is requested to restrict the traffic movement on Kupwara to border areas." The areas named in the official communique include Keran, Karnah, Machil, Jumagund, Budnambal, and Kumkadi from both sides. It added that the traffic must remain restricted till the improvement of weather conditions. Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Imam Din has directed the SDM Karnah, Tehsildar Karnah, Kralpo...