Nearly 80 per cent of the total coronavirus cases in Jammu and Kashmir have been reported from six districts of the state, said Bhupinder Kumar, the Mission Director of National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

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He also appealed to the people to follow the guidelines issued by the Centre in the wake of the situation arising out of the COVID-19 crisis.

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"We have six districts which are hotspots, and when I say hotspots, it implies that out of the total cases that have been reported in the state, 80 per cent have been reported from these districts. And of these districts, one district is in Jammu division, and in Kashmir division- Bandipora, Srinagar, Shopian, Kupwara and Baramulla are the hotspots," Kumar told ANI.

"There has been a surge in cases in Anantnag as well. We have conducted around 15,000 tests; on average we are conducting 1000-1100 tests per day. We are better prepared now," he added.

He also emphasised that more and more testing can help check the spread of coronavirus since most cases are asymptomatic.

"Our strategy is to be able to test more and more people, and in this disease`s case, it has been seen that 80 per cent cases are asymptomatic and if we do not detect asymptomatic people on time then there is a higher chance of them infecting others," added Kumar further.

He also informed that the state currently has more than 18,000 isolation beds and that the health infrastructure of the state is not overwhelmed with the cases.Meanwhile, the total number of cases in the Union Territory stands at 565 in Jammu and Kashmir including 381 active cases, informed the administration on Tuesday.

Nearly 80 per cent of the total coronavirus cases in Jammu and Kashmir have been reported from six districts of the state, said Bhupinder Kumar, the Mission Director of National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Nearly 80 per cent of the total coronavirus cases in Jammu and Kashmir have been reported from six districts of the state, said Bhupinder Kumar, the Mission Director of National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Also read: Coronavirus deaths cross the 1,000 mark in India, biggest jump in last 24 hours He also appealed to the people to follow the guidelines issued by the Centre in the wake of the situation arising out of the COVID-19 crisis. Also read: India slams US body for accusing it of violating religious freedom "We have six districts which are hotspots, and when I say hotspots, it implies that out of the total cases that have been reported in the state, 80 per cent have been reported from these districts. And of these districts, one district is in Jammu division, and in Kashmir division- Bandipora, Srinagar, Shopian, Kupwara and Baramulla are the hotspots," Kumar told ANI. "There has been a surge in cases in Anantnag as well. We have conducted around 15,000 tests; on average we are conducting 1000-1100 tests per day. We are better prepared now," he added. He also emphasised that more and more testing can help check the spread of coronavirus since most cases are asymptomatic. "Our strategy is to be able to test more and more people, and in this disease`s case, it has been seen that 80 per cent cases are asymptomatic and if we do not detect asymptomatic people on time then there is a higher chance of them infecting others," added Kumar further. He also informed that the state currently has more than 18,000 isolation beds and that the health infrastructure of the state is not overwhelmed with the cases.Meanwhile, the total number of cases in the Union Territory stands at 565 in Jammu and Kashmir including 381 active cases, informed the administration on Tuesday.

80 per cent of coronavirus cases in Jammu Kashmir reported from 6 hotspots

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Three mortar shells were found near Sangawali village in Samba on Monday.

Upon observing the suspicious object, people immediately alerted police.&nbsp;

The bomb disposal squad and police team then recovered three mortar shells.

However, sources said the shells were old and they got displaced due to rains.&nbsp;

Police searched the entire area to ensure that no other shells were present there.

Three mortar shells were found near Sangawali village in Samba on Monday. Upon observing the suspicious object, people immediately alerted police. The bomb disposal squad and police team then recovered three mortar shells.

Three mortar shells were found near Sangawali village in Samba on Monday. Upon observing the suspicious object, people immediately alerted police. The bomb disposal squad and police team then recovered three mortar shells. However, sources said the shells were old and they got displaced due to rains. Police searched the entire area to ensure that no other shells were present there.

Jammu Kashmir: Three mortar shells found near Sangawali village in Samba

Pakistan on Wednesday conveyed to UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) its decision to subscribe to the guidance on the management of disused radioactive sources.

Although it is non-legally binding in nature, the Guidance supplements the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources is an important component of the global nuclear safety and security regime.

"The Code of Conduct, along with its supplementary guidance documents, seeks to help countries ensure that radioactive sources are used in a manner consistent with the highest standards of safety and security throughout their life cycle," said Pakistan Foreign Ministry in a statement.

This comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Indian government's decisions to reorganise Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories.

Various Pakistani leaders including Prime Minister Imran Khan have threatened about a possible military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

Pakistan on Wednesday conveyed to UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) its decision to subscribe to the guidance on the management of disused radioactive sources.

Pakistan on Wednesday conveyed to UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) its decision to subscribe to the guidance on the management of disused radioactive sources. Although it is non-legally binding in nature, the Guidance supplements the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources is an important component of the global nuclear safety and security regime. "The Code of Conduct, along with its supplementary guidance documents, seeks to help countries ensure that radioactive sources are used in a manner consistent with the highest standards of safety and security throughout their life cycle," said Pakistan Foreign Ministry in a statement. This comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Indian government's decisions to reorganise Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories. Various Pakistani leaders including Prime Minister Imran Khan have threatened about a possible military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

Pakistan subscribes to IAEA's guidance on the management of disused radioactive sources

A top-ranking Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist has been neutralised in an encounter with security forces in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/a-global-battle-for-democracy-is-being-fought-in-kashmir-248430">Jammu and Kashmir</a>'s Sopore&nbsp;

The dreaded terrorist was responsible for an attack on a local family that left 30-month-old girl Asma Jan critically injured.&nbsp;

The terrorist, identified as Asif, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Sopore.

The neutralised terrorist was responsible for the recent attack on a fruit trader`s family in Sopore that left three injured, including the two-and-a-half-year-old baby.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval had ordered that the toddler be airlifted to AIIMS, New Delhi, for better medical treatment.

The attack was an attempt by Pakistan-backed terrorists to prevent the return of normalcy in the Valley by intimidating the locals.

The neutralised terrorist was also responsible for shooting at migrant labour Shafi Alam in the same area.

A top-ranking Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist has been neutralised in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore The dreaded terrorist was responsible for an attack on a local family that left 30-month-old girl Asma Jan critically injured.

A top-ranking Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist has been neutralised in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore The dreaded terrorist was responsible for an attack on a local family that left 30-month-old girl Asma Jan critically injured. The terrorist, identified as Asif, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Sopore. The neutralised terrorist was responsible for the recent attack on a fruit trader`s family in Sopore that left three injured, including the two-and-a-half-year-old baby. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval had ordered that the toddler be airlifted to AIIMS, New Delhi, for better medical treatment. The attack was an attempt by Pakistan-backed terrorists to prevent the return of normalcy in the Valley by intimidating the locals. The neutralised terrorist was also responsible for shooting at migrant labour Shafi Alam in the same area.

Jammu and Kashmir: LeT terrorist responsible for injuring 30-months old girl in Sopore, shot dead in encounter

Government offices and schools reopened in India's Jammu and Kashmir with a mixed response on Monday (August 19), after two weeks of lockdown. Several areas of Jammu and Kashmir were facing a curfew-like situation after the administration imposed restrictions to curb violence in the valley, in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's decision to abrogate Article 370 and 35A, revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir schools, offices reopen amid tight security

Markets and shops started opening in some parts of the valley. The administration also starts putting cash in the ATMs. Police keep strict vigil as restrictions ease in the valley. Watch this video to know more.

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The Border Security Force (BSF) on the intervening night of July 14-15 shot dead a Pakistani intruder trying to infiltrate through Ramgarh area.

"In the intervening night of July 14/15 2019, BSF troops deployed at the forward post in Ramgarh area noticed a suspicious movement between BS fence and IB. BSF troops challenged him to stop, he continued moving stealthily towards Border Fencing," a statement from the BSF read.

"Sensing his ill-intentions of crossing the fence BSF Jawans first fired a warning shot which did not deter the intruder. Finally, when the intruder tried to enter through the fence, BSF Jawans shot at him. The dead body of the killed intruder was recovered when daylight broke out," it added.

The body of the Pakistani intruder after retrieval from the place of incident was handed over to the Ramgarh Police Station for further disposal.

"Alert BSF troops on the forward post thwarted an attempt of intrusion from Pak side," the statement said.

The Border Security Force (BSF) on the intervening night of July 14-15 shot dead a Pakistani intruder trying to infiltrate through Ramgarh area. "In the intervening night of July 14/15 2019, BSF troops deployed at the forward post in Ramgarh area noticed a suspicious movement between BS fence and IB.

The Border Security Force (BSF) on the intervening night of July 14-15 shot dead a Pakistani intruder trying to infiltrate through Ramgarh area. "In the intervening night of July 14/15 2019, BSF troops deployed at the forward post in Ramgarh area noticed a suspicious movement between BS fence and IB. BSF troops challenged him to stop, he continued moving stealthily towards Border Fencing," a statement from the BSF read. "Sensing his ill-intentions of crossing the fence BSF Jawans first fired a warning shot which did not deter the intruder. Finally, when the intruder tried to enter through the fence, BSF Jawans shot at him. The dead body of the killed intruder was recovered when daylight broke out," it added. The body of the Pakistani intruder after retrieval from the place of incident was handed over to the Ramgarh Police Station for further disposal. "Alert BSF troops on the forward post thwarted an attempt of intrusion from Pak side," the statement said.

Jammu Kashmir: Pakistani intruder shot dead by BSF troops

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A 200-year-old floating post office in Jammu and Kashmir attracts many tourists

The BJP on Friday hit out at <a href="http://13.232.42.114/india-news/rahul-no-longer-a-pappu-after-poll-win-in-three-states-farooq-abdullah-185769">National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah</a> over his remarks to grant autonomy to Jammu, Ladakh and Kashmir regions if his party comes to power in the state. 
 
Mr Abdullah had on Thursday promised regional autonomy if his party comes to power in Jammu and Kashmir after next year's assembly election. 
 
"I want to make a promise that God willing if we form the next government, we will bring a resolution to grant autonomy to the three regions (within 30 days)," Mr Abdullah said, as he welcomed expelled BJP leader and former MLA Gagan Bhagat into the National Conference. 
 
"Farooq Abdullah has tried to mislead Jammuites and create confusion and discord in peace-loving people of Jammu belonging to different religious and ethnic groups by promising greater autonomy to Jammu in case National Conference comes to power in next elections," State Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Spokesperson Sunil Sethi told reporters in Jammu. 
 
"By making such a statement the real face of the communal approach of the National Conference has come in open", he said. 
 
Mr Sethi said that National Conference wants to divide the people of Jammu Province into regional subgroups to create subregions of a Muslim majority by creating mistrust and hatred between people who have always lived in complete harmony. 
 
"Jammu is a shining example of all religious and linguistic groups living in complete harmony unlike the intolerant Kashmiri population who forced minority Kashmiri Pandits to migrate," he said. 
 
National Conference has no political agenda for the state except for blindly falling in line with separatists, including Hurriyat Conference, for petty political gains, he added. 
 
On Gagan Bhagat joining National Conference, he said that it exposes the real face of National Conference. "It is very clear that Gagan Bhagat had filed a petition against assembly dissolution at the asking of National Conference only which is his new master", he added. 
 
"Gagan Bhagat had been expelled from the BJP, not because of his matrimonial dispute, but because he had kept a young girl belonging to a poor family in his house with whom his objectionable pictures and videos came in the media," Mr Sethi claimed. 
 
"By misusing his position as an MLA, he had created a situation of fear and helplessness for the poor family which was a heinous act as a political worker. In the coming elections National Conference will have to give an answer to the voters for having such a person in the party," he added.

The BJP on Friday hit out at National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah over his remarks to grant autonomy to Jammu, Ladakh and Kashmir regions if his party comes to power in the state.

The BJP on Friday hit out at National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah over his remarks to grant autonomy to Jammu, Ladakh and Kashmir regions if his party comes to power in the state. Mr Abdullah had on Thursday promised regional autonomy if his party comes to power in Jammu and Kashmir after next year's assembly election. "I want to make a promise that God willing if we form the next government, we will bring a resolution to grant autonomy to the three regions (within 30 days)," Mr Abdullah said, as he welcomed expelled BJP leader and former MLA Gagan Bhagat into the National Conference. "Farooq Abdullah has tried to mislead Jammuites and create confusion and discord in peace-loving people of Jammu belonging to different religious and ethnic groups by promising greater autonomy to Jammu in case National Conference comes to power in next elections," State Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Spokesperson Sunil Sethi told reporters in Jammu. "By making such a statement the real face of the communal approach of the National Conference has come in open", he said. Mr Sethi said that National Conference wants to divide the people of Jammu Province into regional subgroups to create subregions of a Muslim majority by creating mistrust and hatred between people who have always lived in complete harmony. "Jammu is a shining example of all religious and linguistic groups living in complete harmony unlike the intolerant Kashmiri population who forced minority Kashmiri Pandits to migrate," he said. National Conference has no political agenda for the state except for blindly falling in line with separatists, including Hurriyat Conference, for petty political gains, he added. On Gagan Bhagat joining National Conference, he said that it exposes the real face of National Conference. "It is very clear that Gagan Bhagat had filed a petition against assembly dissolution at the asking of National Conference only which is his new master", he added. "Gagan Bhagat had been expelled from the BJP, not because of his matrimonial dispute, but because he had kept a young girl belonging to a poor family in his house with whom his objectionable pictures and videos came in the media," Mr Sethi claimed. "By misusing his position as an MLA, he had created a situation of fear and helplessness for the poor family which was a heinous act as a political worker. In the coming elections National Conference will have to give an answer to the voters for having such a person in the party," he added.

BJP slams Farooq Abdullah over promising regional autonomy in J&K if his party comes to power

Polling for the first phase of panchayat election in Jammu and Kashmir began Saturday amidst stringent security arrangements.

Voting began at 8 AM at 3,296 polling stations -- 1,303 in Kashmir and 1,993 in Jammu -- and would end at 2 PM, officials said.

They said 687 polling stations have been categorized as "hypersensitive", including 491 in Kashmir division and 196 in Jammu division.

The officials said that in the first phase polling, 85 sarpanch and 1,676 panch have been elected unopposed while voting is taking place on the remaining 420 sarpanch and

1,845 panch seats, for which 5,585 candidates are in the fray.

They said there are 4,45,059 electors for sarpanch seats and 2,72,792 for panch constituencies.

All necessary arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of the polls, the officials said, adding massive security arrangements, including deployment of Central Armed

Police Forces (CAPF), have been made to ensure peaceful election.

The government has declared holiday on the day of poll in the panchayat areas where polls are taking place so as to enable the voters to cast their vote.

While the polls are being conducted on the non-party basis, the NC, PDP and the CPI(M) have announced to stay away from the electoral exercise due to the legal challenge to Article 35-A of the Constitution in the Supreme Court.

The NC and the PDP have asked the Centre to make its stand clear in the apex court on the constitutional provision and urged it to defend its continuation in the court.

They had also boycotted the municipal polls which were conducted last month.

Separatists in Kashmir Valley have called for boycott of the polls and asked people to observe a shutdown on Saturday.

Polling for the first phase of panchayat election in Jammu and Kashmir began Saturday amidst stringent security arrangements. Voting began at 8 AM at 3,296 polling stations -- 1,303 in Kashmir and 1,993 in Jammu -- and would end at 2 PM, officials said.

Polling for the first phase of panchayat election in Jammu and Kashmir began Saturday amidst stringent security arrangements. Voting began at 8 AM at 3,296 polling stations -- 1,303 in Kashmir and 1,993 in Jammu -- and would end at 2 PM, officials said. They said 687 polling stations have been categorized as "hypersensitive", including 491 in Kashmir division and 196 in Jammu division. The officials said that in the first phase polling, 85 sarpanch and 1,676 panch have been elected unopposed while voting is taking place on the remaining 420 sarpanch and 1,845 panch seats, for which 5,585 candidates are in the fray. They said there are 4,45,059 electors for sarpanch seats and 2,72,792 for panch constituencies. All necessary arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of the polls, the officials said, adding massive security arrangements, including deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), have been made to ensure peaceful election. The government has declared holiday on the day of poll in the panchayat areas where polls are taking place so as to enable the voters to cast their vote. While the polls are being conducted on the non-party basis, the NC, PDP and the CPI(M) have announced to stay away from the electoral exercise due to the legal challenge to Article 35-A of the Constitution in the Supreme Court. The NC and the PDP have asked the Centre to make its stand clear in the apex court on the constitutional provision and urged it to defend its continuation in the court. They had also boycotted the municipal polls which were conducted last month. Separatists in Kashmir Valley have called for boycott of the polls and asked people to observe a shutdown on Saturday.

Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Elections: Voting begins for first phase

One army jawan was killed in sniper fire at Tral&nbsp;area of the Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.

The terrorists&nbsp;opened fire at the Army camp at Lurgam in Tral area of the district in which one jawan also got injured, PTI reported.

The Army retaliated, following which the terrorists fled the spot.

Further details awaited.

One army jawan was killed in sniper fire at Tral area of the Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. The terrorists opened fire at the Army camp at Lurgam in Tral area of the district in which one jawan also got injured, PTI reported.

One army jawan was killed in sniper fire at Tral area of the Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. The terrorists opened fire at the Army camp at Lurgam in Tral area of the district in which one jawan also got injured, PTI reported. The Army retaliated, following which the terrorists fled the spot. Further details awaited.

J&K: 1 Army jawan killed, 1 injured after terrorist attack army camp in Pulwama

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Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Elections: Voting begins for first phase

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J&K: 1 Army jawan killed, 1 injured after terrorist attack army camp in Pulwama