Security beefed up in Jammu ahead of Republic Day, Ram temple event
Jammu: Security has been beefed up in Jammu ahead of Republic Day and the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Security forces and the police have been put on alert across the Jammu region, including the Indo-Pakistan border, to ensure the deployment of fool-proof security in the region. “The security measures have been […]
Sikhs celebrate Guru Gobind Singh’s 357th birth anniversary in Kashmir
Srinagar: Members of Sikh community in Kashmir valley on Wednesday thronged Gurudwaras to pay obeisance on the occasion of Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s 357th birth anniversary. The largest gathering was witnessed at Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi Rainawari in Srinagar where hundreds of men, women and children visited and paid obeisance. The occasion is also known as […]
IGP Kashmir Visits Gurudwara Rainawari; Reviews arrangements for devotees
Srinagar: On the auspicious occasion of Gurupurab, Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone Shri V.K Birdi-IPS undertook a visit to Gurudwara Rainawari, Srinagar today to personally inspect and review the arrangements in place for the devotees. Accompanied by the officers, IGP Kashmir participated in the celebrations and later on interacted with the Gurudwara management, local […]
Authorities ban entry in Forests, Wildlife Protected Areas in Kashmir amid dry spell
Srinagar: Amid unusual and prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir Valley, the Wildlife Department has banned unauthorized entry into the forests and Wildlife Protected Areas. According to a notice, a copy of which also lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the department has asked people not to make unauthorized entry for any kind […]
Three drug peddlers held in Baramulla: Police
Baramulla: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police on Wednesday have arrested 3 drug peddlers in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A Spokesperson said that a police party of Police Station Baramulla headed by SHO PS Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Jetty […]
PM Modi pays tributes to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on his birth anniversary
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on his 357th birth anniversary, saying “his life remains a source of strength for several people.”. In the social media post X, “I pay homage to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on his Parkash Utsav and recall his courage […]
2 killed, 3 injured in Pak from Iran’s airspace violation
Islamabad: The Pakistani Foreign Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that two children were killed, and three girls were injured in Pakistan due to Iran’s violation of Pakistan’s airspace. Pakistan strongly condemns the “unprovoked violation” of its airspace by Iran, the ministry said in a statement, adding that this violation of its sovereignty is “completely unacceptable and […]
Death toll from powerful earthquake in Japan’s Noto rises to 232 – Reports
Tokyo: The death toll from a powerful earthquake and a series of aftershocks that hit the Noto Peninsula in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture on New Year’s Day has risen to 232, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Wednesday. Japanese broadcaster NHK reported on Saturday, citing local authorities, that the death toll stood at 220 people, while […]
120 flights affected due to dense fog in Delhi
New Delhi : As the dense fog engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning, around 120 flights had been delayed, both domestic and international, at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Meanwhile, several trains bound for Delhi have also been delayed or cancelled due to dense fog. As per the India Meteorological Department, Delhi witnessed a minimum […]
MeT predicts light rain, snow from Jan 25 in J&K
Srinagar: Weatherman has forecast light rain and snow at a few places in Jammu and Kashmir from January 25-27 in Jammu and Kashmir. While dry weather was likely to continue till January 24, a meteorological department official told GNS that there is also the possibility of light rain and snow at scattered places from January […]