Srinagar Feb 19 PTI Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday recorded 166 fresh Covid cases which took the tally to 452155 while no death due to the virus was reported in the past 24 hours officials saidOut of the fresh cases 103 were reported from the Jammu division and 63 from the Kashmir division of the Union Territory they saidThe officials said Jammu district recorded the highest of 51 cases followed by 23 cases in Doda districtThere are 2294 active cases in the Union Territory while the number of recovered patients is 445115 they saidThe death toll in Jammu and Kashmir due to the pandemic is 4746 as no fresh fatality was reported in the past 24 hours the officials saidMeanwhile the officials said there were 51 confirmed cases of Mucormycosis black fungus in the union territory as no fresh case was reported since last evening PTI SSB ANB ANB

Srinagar Jan 22 PTI A militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district on Saturday police saidActing on specific information about the presence of militants in the Kilbal area of the south Kashmir district security forces launched a cordon and search operation there a police official saidHe said as the forces were conducting searches in the area the militants fired on themThe forces retaliated and the encounter broke out the official said adding that a militant was killedThe identity and group affiliation of the slain ultra is being ascertained he saidThe operation is going on the official said PTI SSB ANB ANB ANB

Srinagar Jan 22 PTI An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district on Saturday police saidActing on specific information about the presence of militants in the Kilbal area of the south Kashmir district security forces launched a cordon and search operation there a police official saidHe said as the forces were conducting searches in the area the hiding militants fired upon themThe forces retaliated and an encounter broke out the official said adding the exchange of fire was going on when last reports came in PTI SSB ANB ANB

Srinagar Nov 27 PTI Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday recorded 149 fresh COVID-19 cases taking the tally to 336386 while three fresh deaths due to the virus were reported in the past 24 hours officials saidOut of the fresh cases 30 were from the Jammu division and 119 from the Kashmir division of the union territory the officials saidThey said Srinagar district recorded the highest of 42 cases followed by 23 cases in Baramulla districtThere are 1724 active cases in the union territory while the number of recovered patients is 330189 the officials saidThe COVID-19 death toll in the union territory is 4473 as three fresh deaths were reported in the past 24 hoursMeanwhile the officials said there were 49 confirmed cases of Mucormycosis black fungus in the union territory as no fresh case was reported since last evening PTI SSB ANB ANB

Srinagar Sep 25 PTI The Centre will spend Rs 60000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir in the next two-three years and the Union Territory will see a new circle of development and prosperity Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar said in Budgam on Saturday The Union minister of state for skill development entrepreneurship and information technology was addressing a gathering of ITI and polytechnic students in a convention-cum-seminar organised at the ITI Complex Wadipora in central Kashmirs Budgam district In the next two to three years the Union Territory UT of J-K will see a new circle of development prosperity The government of India has formulated a plan to spend Rs 60000 crore in the UT of J-K alone he said The minister was in the district as part of the Centres special outreach programme for Jammu and Kashmir J-K He said the amount will be utilised to create employment generating avenues inspire youth to establish micro income generating units and boost local economy I have observed and personally witnessed that the local youth of Kashmir are full of talent and skill They need to be inspired show interest in getting highly skilled training be energetic as there are enormous opportunities of employment generation available the minister said Chandrashekhar said about eight lakh new jobs were created from April 1 2020 to April 30 2021 in the IT and manufacturing sectors It is our mission goal and solemn promise to strengthen the entrepreneurship diversification as it has a great economic prospects to absorb youth in various fields he said The Union minister appealed to the youth to be committed positive and remain enthusiastic to realise and fulfil every dream He said ministers visiting the UT have an objective to check the situation relating to developmental and other aspects on ground This is the Prime Minister Narendra Modis initiative and a revolutionary first of its kind mission particularly for J-K Chandrashekhar said We came here with a professional objective and ambition to deliver our visits shall emerge result oriented he said The minister appreciated the work done in skill development and said though it is enormous but still needs more boost and push Budgam has potential and talent and this has been showcased through incredible skills he said Later the minister presided a meeting of officers convened at the Conference Hall in Budgam and a detailed review of each sector was undertaken scheme wise The deputy commissioner of Budgam apprised the minister about developmental and welfare scenario of the district The minister appreciated the district administration for achieving its targets despite facing inconveniences due to COVID-19 Budgam will be a pilot district for introduction of new skill development courses Chandrashekhar said These courses will take district to next level of achievement he said During the meeting various deputations from across the district including political representatives PRIs school students common citizens apprised the minister about their issues and grievances PTI SSB ANB ANB

Srinagar Sep 18 PTI Jammu and Kashmir recorded 152 fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday which took the tally to 327773 while no death due to the infection was reported in the past 24 hours officials saidOut of the fresh cases 15 were from the Jammu division and 137 from the Kashmir division of the Union Territory they saidSrinagar district recorded the highest number of 67 cases followed by 23 cases in Baramulla district the officials saidThere are 1479 active cases in the Union Territory while the number of those who have recovered form COVID-19 is 321878 they saidThe death toll in Jammu and Kashmir due to the pandemic stands at 4416 the officials saidMeanwhile the officials said there were 46 confirmed cases of mucormycosis black fungus in the union territory as no fresh case was reported since last evening PTI SSB ANB ANB