Power shortage spurs curtailment rise, grid discipline crucial to avert blackouts: KPDCL
‘Urges consumers for responsible electricity use & timely bill settlement’ Srinagar: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has reiterated that an essential escalation in power curtailment measures is underway due to restricted power availability and related constraints. The corporation emphasized that this decision, considered crucial for upholding grid discipline and preventing the risk […]
ECI Takes Strong Exception To Defiance of Instructions On Transfers, Postings of Officers In Wake of Anticipated LS Polls
Srinagar: Observing contravention to the instructions on transfers and postings of officers in wake of upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Election Commission of India has directed the offices concerned in all states and union territories to strictly adhere to and comply with the transfer policy instructed by the Commission. Secretary, Ashwani Kumar Mohal, in a communiqué […]
Sub-zero night temp continue in Kashmir; minus 3.1°C in Srinagar, 9.0°C in Gulmarg
Srinagar: Freezing cold conditions continued in Kashmir Valley as Srinagar recorded minus 3.1°C on Saturday, officials said. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar saw a fall of 0.5°C from previous night’s minus 2.6°C and it was below normal by 4.0°C for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year, […]
Narco- Militant Case: SIA files 4th Supplementary chargesheet against 06 accused, taking the total number of accused to 18
Jammu: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Jammu on Tuesday filed a 4th supplementary chargesheet against 06 more accused in a case relating to terror funding in India, taking the total toll of accused to 18. In a handout to GNS, the SIA said that Mohd Sharief Chechi, Farooq Ahmad Jungal, and Saif Din who were […]
Lt Governor inspects progress of Balidan Stambh in Srinagar
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted the on-site inspection of the construction work of ‘Balidan Stambh’ at Pratap Park in Srinagar, today. The Lt Governor emphasized on timely completion of the prestigious project. The foundation stone for the Balidan Stambh was laid by Hon’ble Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, during […]
LG Sinha inaugurates new girls hostel at NIT Srinagar
Says biggest responsibility of the institutions like NIT today is to create new generation of innovators Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated the new Girls Hostel at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar. Lt Governor said, “The facility is dedicated to our daughters who are breaking the barriers in STEM education and ready […]
LG Sinha condoles demise of former Lok Sabha speaker Manohar Joshi
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday condoled the demise of Manohar Joshi, the former Lok Sabha Speaker and the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra. In a post on X, LG Manoj Sinha wrote, “Saddened to learn about the passing away of Shri Manohar Joshi ji, former Lok Sabha Speaker & Ex CM of Maharashtra.” […]
Freezing night temp continue in Kashmir; Minus 10.0°C In Gulmarg, Minus 9.5°C In Pahalgam
Srinagar: Amid largely clear skies, freezing night temperature continued unabated and stayed several degrees Celsius below normal in Kashmir Valley with Gulmarg recording a low of minus 10.0°C and Pahalgam minus 9.5°C on Friday, officials said. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 2.6°C and it was below […]
Lt Governor interacts with 160-member delegation of Pahari Community from Kashmir Division at Srinagar
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with the 160-member delegation of Pahari Community from Kashmir division at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar today. “Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Government is committed to empowerment of tribal communities. It is a new era of progress, prosperity, stability and hope for the tribal […]
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 […]