CBI raids 30 locations in case linked to irregularities in Kiru Power project
Srinagar: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday conducted searches at more than 30 locations in 8 States in a case related to allegations of irregularities in award of civil works of Kiru Hydroelectric Power Project in Jammu and Kashmir. According to a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the searches were […]
Nisith Pramanik flags off women’s mountain ski event
Gulmarg: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs & Sports, Nisith Pramanik today flagged off women’s mountain ski event at Kongdoori Phase 1 here during the ongoing 4th edition of Khelo India Winter Games. After flagging off the event, the Union Minister appreciated the enthusiasm and talent of participating female skiers and […]
Avalanche Hits Afarwat Peak in Gulmarg; 1 Skier Killed, 3 Other Rescued, 1 Missing
Srinagar: A skier has been killed and three others rescued with one gone missing after an avalanche hit Khilan Marg on Afarwat Peak in famous ski-destination Gulmarg on Thursday afternoon, an official said. The official told GNS that an avalanche hit Khilan Marg, trapping inside at least five foreign skiers. “Soon after, a massive rescue […]
Lt Governor conducts on-site inspection and reviews ongoing construction work of Transit Accommodation at Zewan
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha conducted on-site inspection and reviewed ongoing construction work of the transit accommodation for PM Package employees at Zewan, today. The Lt Governor directed the officials to complete 10 Blocks comprising 240 residential units by March 20, 2024. He further directed the officials for installation of CCTV cameras, and to […]
Advisory Committee Constituted To Decide On Witness’ Reliability Regarding Sighting of Holy Ramadan & Eid-ul-Fitr Crescent in J&K
Committee Constituted By Muslim Personal Law Board Only: Grand Mufti, J&K, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi Srinagar : A top scholarly committee, headed by Grand Mufti, Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi, with Mirwaiz Kashmir Moulvi Umar Farooq as it’s member, has been constituted to delve and decide on the credibility of the witnesses received regarding sighting […]
IED Recovered in JK’s Kathua
Kathua: Security Forces on Thursday recovered an IED in the border area of Kathua district on Thursday. Official sources said that alert troops of BSF Jammu observed drone movement in the depth area of village Manihari under police station Rajbagh in Tehsil Marheen of Hiranagar area Kathua during night and engaged the drone by fire. […]
Night Temp Records Drop; Minus 10.4°C In Gulmarg, Minus 8.6°C In Pahalgam
Srinagar: Night temperature recorded a fall with Gulmarg recording minus 10.4°C in Gulmarg and Pahalgam minus 8.6°C on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.0°C and it was below normal by 1.9°C for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year, […]
Labourer from UP dies under landslide on Highway
Thoroughfare Remains Closed On 3rd Day, Traffic Police Urges People To Avoid Travel Srinagar: A labourer from Uttar Pradesh died after coming under a massive landslide in Ramban district along Jammu-Srinagar highway on Thursday, officials said. The landslide has further delayed the opening of the thoroughfare which continues to remain blocked for any fresh traffic […]
DC Srinagar holds Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Koolipora, Khanyar in Shahr-e-Khaas
Says decisions taken during Grievance Redressal Camps are addressed with proper follow up to fulfill public demands Srinagar: Continuing its endeavours to listen to the grievances of people at their door steps and to ensure on spot resolution of their developmental issues, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Wednesday held a Public Grievance Redressal Camp […]
Labour Commissioner reviews preparation for Shri Amarnathji Yatra-2024
Asks officials to gear up for timely, hassle free registration of Service providers Jammu: Labour Commissioner, J&K Charandeep Singh Wednesday chaired a preparatory meeting regarding Shri Amarnathji Yatra-2024 with the Labour Department Officials here. Deputy Labour Commissioner Jammu, Deputy Labour Commissioner (Central), Deputy Director (Planning), Assistant Labour Commissioners of Ganderbal, Srinagar, Anantnag, Reasi, Doda, Kishwar, […]