Kashmir

Civilian, policeman injured in Srinagar grenade attack

Srinagar: A civilian and a policeman were injured in a militant grenade attack in Srinagar city on Sunday evening, police said. Police said militants hurled a grenade towards a team of security…
J-K sees six more coronavirus deaths, 3,499 cases

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 3,499 fresh coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the infection count to 3,59,373, while six deaths were also reported in the past 24 hours, officials said. Out of…

Intruder to be handed over to Pak rangers by BSF

Jammu: One Pakistani intruder who had inadvertently crossed the international border into Samba sector of Jammu will be handed over to the Pakistani rangers, BSF said on Saturday. “One Pak national crossed…
In 2 weeks, over 250 doctors, paramedics test positive for COVID-19 in Kashmir

Srinagar: At least 250 doctors and paramedics of various hospitals across Kashmir have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last fortnight, an official said on Saturday. He said with such a large…
Unabated cold wave continues in J&K, Ladakh

Srinagar: Intense cold wave continued in J&K and Ladakh on Saturday as morning fog covered most parts of Jammu city and its adjoining areas. An official of the Indian Meteorological department (IMD) said…
Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hits J-K

Srinagar: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, but there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property, officials said.…
J-K admin targeting Gujjar and Bakarwal tribals: Omar

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration of targeting the Gujjar and Bakarwal tribals at the behest of its political masters. The former…

Cold wave intensifies in J&K, Ladakh

Srinagar: Night temperatures in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh dropped several notches below the freezing point on Friday as icy winds blowing into the plains from the snowclad mountains added to the…
J&K reports highest single-day jump of 2,456 Covid cases

Jammu: In the highest single-day jump since the beginning of the pandemic, Jammu and Kashmir reported 2,456 fresh Covid cases on Friday. An official bulletin said that of the 2,456 positive cases…
J-K records 1,996 new Covid cases, 5 deaths

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday recorded 1,966 fresh coronavirus cases, raising the tally to 3,50,167, while five fresh deaths pushed the toll to 4,552, officials said. Of the fresh cases, 889…
Two soldiers killed in ‘accidental firing’ in J&K’s Rajouri

Jammu: Two soldiers were killed in accidental firing in J&K’s Rajouri district on Thursday, police said. Police sources said the soldiers were killed in an accidental firing incident near the Line of…
J-K records 1,695 Covid cases. 1 death

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday witnessed a 50 percent jump in daily COVID-19 with 1,695 people confirming positive for the disease on Wednesday, raising the tally to 3,48,201, official said. The…
18 people in IIT-Jammu test positive for COVID-19

Jammu: As many as 18 people including students, staff, and faculty have tested positive for COVID-19, said Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Jammu in an official release on Wednesday. The RTPRC test…
J-K records 1,148 new Covid cases, 2 deaths

Srinagar: A total of 1,148 people were confirmed COVID-19 positive in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, registering a 63 percent jump in daily cases, officials said. The union territory also reported two…
7 injured in head-on collision in J&K’s Poonch district

Jammu: Seven persons were injured in a head-on collision between two vehicles in J&K’s Poonch district on Tuesday. Police said seven persons were injured in a head-on collision between an army vehicle…