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The ongoing vaccination drive and the steps needed to check the further spread of the virus were discussed. — PTI

Amit Shah reviews Covid-19 situation

During the meeting, the ongoing vaccination drive and the steps needed to check the further spread of the virus were discussed

23 Feb 2021 1:13 AM

Asad Durrani | The Three Ks: Some old ideas revisited

The concept was heavy on strategy and avoided concrete steps unless they were required to illustrate an argument

12 Jan 2021 10:44 AM

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard by a closed road, as Kashmiris marked Eid during lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus in in Srinagar. (AP Photo)

Curfew in Srinagar over violence, rising COVID cases

The authorities have announced extension of virtual lockdown necessitated by the spoke in COVID-19 deaths and positive cases till August 8

04 Aug 2020 9:55 AM

CRPF personnel patrol Jammu-Srinagar national highway at Nagrota outskirts, in Jammu. (PTI)

Pakistan rejects Rajnath Singh's remarks about Pak-occupied Kashmir

Pakistan's foreign office alleges Sigh's remarks were a 'desperate' attempt to divert attention from Jammu and Kashmir

15 Jun 2020 1:58 PM

Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India

27 May 2020 7:08 PM

Engagement between security forces and militants has intensified this week in Kashmir. Here we see security personnel leaving after an encounter with militants in Handwara in Kashmir earlier this week. (PTI)

Burhan Wani's successor killed in Kashmir gunfight

Riyaz Naikoo was a top commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen

06 May 2020 4:05 PM

A man waves from inside a bus after he is discharged from a makeshift coronavirus quarantine facility set up at a hotel requisitioned for the purpose by the authorities in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. Hundreds of local residents who were on their return from outside Kashmir were quarantined in such facilities. The authorities say that most of the 49 persons tested positive a have history of travel to various parts of India and abroad. (DC Photo: H U Naqash)

J&K takes up 'robust' contact tracing in Valley

About 2000 contacts of Covid-19 positive persons have been identified

02 Apr 2020 8:23 AM

File photo of health staff carrying out a door-to-door campaign in Khanyar locality of Srinagar. The first patient to test positive for the coronavirus was from this locality. On Thursday a person who had flown on the same flight as the first positive also tested positive for coronavirus. (DC Photo by H U Naqash)

Places of worship shut after first Covid-19 casualty in Kashmir

Authorities probing why coronavirus victim was allowed to leave hospital despite having symptoms

27 Mar 2020 12:07 AM

Jammu and Kashmir reports first case of Covid19

Number of people infected with coronavirus in the country touches 32

07 Mar 2020 3:39 PM

Saudi hesitant about Pak's request for OIC meeting on Kashmir: Report

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan voiced frustration over the OIC's silence on Kashmir during his visit to Malaysia

07 Feb 2020 11:53 AM

The blackout has severely disrupted the lives of millions and had an impact on everything from college admissions to businesses filing tax returns.(Representational Image)

Supreme Court says indefinite Kashmir internet shutdown is illegal

Indefinite suspension of the internet violated telecoms rules, the court said, ordering authorities to review all Kashmir curbs in a week.

10 Jan 2020 3:59 PM

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday turned down the proposal to convene a meeting on Kashmir after France vetoed the move, French diplomatic sources told news agency ANI. (Photo: File)

After France vetoed, UNSC turns down proposal to convene meet on Kashmir

This comes ahead of the 22nd round of boundary talks between India and China that is expected to take place in a few days.

17 Dec 2019 8:27 PM

Security personnel patrol a deserted street in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

In Kashmir, ‘democracy and morality can wait’

For Kashmir, the season of betrayals has been never-ending.

26 Nov 2019 12:21 AM

The IED was detected by vigilant troops during the road clearance of NH undertaken on Thursday morning. (Photo: ANI)

In daring operation, Indian Army defused IED found near Kashmir bridge

The Army said if IED would have been initiated, it would have caused immense loss of precious lives and extensive damage to property.

22 Nov 2019 3:00 PM

Supreme Court dealing slowly with petitions on Kashmir situation: United Nations panel

The European Union MPs are the first high-level foreign delegation to Kashmir since August 5.

29 Oct 2019 8:21 PM

Pakistan refuses to allow usage of its airspace to PM Modi: Report

PM Modi will travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday where he will attend an international business forum and hold talks with top Saudi leadership.

27 Oct 2019 6:55 PM

Indian Army chief 'provoking war' through 'irresponsible' statements: Pak Army

Earlier, Rawat asserted that Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have been under illegal occupation of Pakistan.

26 Oct 2019 5:10 PM

GC Murmu, RK Mathur appointed as LG of J-K, Ladakh respectively; Malik moves to Goa

The appointments come ahead of the state being formally classified as a Union Territory on October 31.

25 Oct 2019 8:38 PM

Nearly 6 lakh MT of fruit transported out of Kashmir in 3 months: J&K government

Government held a meeting to take stock of transport facilities available for export of fruits from the valley to outside.

25 Oct 2019 5:38 PM

Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. (Photo: File)

Will make J&K 'developed state' in 5-7 years: Rajnath Singh

Several BJP leaders have on many occasions blamed Article 370 as a barrier in the development of J&K.

17 Oct 2019 8:28 PM

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