Srinagar-Leh Highway closed after multiple landslides near Zojila Pass
Ganderbal, Aug 1 : The Srinagar-Leh highway was closed for traffic on Monday early morning after multiple landslides, triggered by heavy rains, hit near Zojila Pass, officials said here. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that landslides hit near Zojila Pass today morning, forcing closure of the highway for traffic movements He […]
Deandra Dottin retires from international cricket
Birmingham, Aug 1 :West Indies star all-rounder Deandra Dottin announced her retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. The 31-year-old all-rounder took to Twitter to make the announcement late on Sunday night in Birmingham, where she is on Commonwealth Games duty with Barbados. In her statement, addressed to Cricket West Indies, Dottin acknowledged organisational troubles […]
Ex-US prez candidate Yang launches centrist Forward Party
Washington, Aug 1 : Former Democrat and US presidential candidate Andrew Yang has launched his centrist ‘Forward Party’, and asserted it will be the biggest one outside of the long-dominant Democrat and Republican behemoths. Yang, an entrepreneur who experienced a surprise surge in popularity during his bid to become the Democratic candidate in the 2020 […]
Army recovers, destroys 2 anti-personnel mines, 1 shell in Poonch
Poonch, Aug 1 : Army on Monday recovered and later destroyed two anti-personnel mines and 51mm motor shell in Poonch district. Official sources told GNS that army’s 49 RR recovered two anti-personnel mines at Keri Top Balakote in Gursai Mendhar area. The 51mm Motor shell was recovered from Chandial area, they said. Later a Bomb […]
“SKIMS To Conduct Scientific Conference On “Pediatric Pulmonary Update”
Srinagar, Aug 1:The department of Pediatrics SKIMS in association with IAP-NRC, J&K Chapter is organizing a one day scientific conference on “Pediatric Pulmonary Update” on 3rd August. Pediatric Pulmonologists of National and International repute from all over country to present research papers on varied topics. Director SKIMS & EOSG, Prof. Parvaiz A. Koul congratulated the organizing team for […]
Rupee up 9 paise against USD
Mumbai, Aug 1 :The Rupee on Monday advanced 9 paise to 79.16 against the US dollar in opening trade on selling of the green back by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said. The local unit moved up in early trade due to weak dollar against other world currencies. The Rupee unit registered […]
India records 16,464 new Covid cases
New Delhi, Aug 1: A total of 16,464 new cases of Covid-19 was reported in India, the Health Ministry said on Monday. According to a bulletin issued by the Ministry, the total caseload rose to 4,40,36,275 while the death toll rose to 5,26,396 as 39 more succumbed to the disease. On the other hand, 16,112 […]
PM congratulates weightlifter, Achinta Sheuli on winning Gold Medal at Commonwealth Games 2022
New Delhi, Aug 1 :The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated weightlifter, Achinta Sheuli on winning Gold Medal at Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. Shri Modi has also shared his recent interaction with Achinta Sheuli when Indian contigent left for CWG Games. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Delighted that the talented Achinta […]
Demise of Murtaza Mushtaq’s Mother: JFK Extends Commiserations to Journalist, His Family
Srinagar, Aug 1 : Journalist Fraternity Kupwara (JFK) has extended sympathies with Murtaza Mushtaq Mir, senior journalist and Handwara-based correspondent of GNS and API, over sudden demise his mother Shameema Begum – who breathed her last at SMHS Hospital here on Saturday last. In a statement issued to GNS, the fraternity extended heartfelt commiserations to […]
14 Shops, Seminary Sustain Damage in 2 Fire Mishaps in Anantnag
Srinagar, Aug 1 : At least fourteen shops and a seminary sustained damage in two fire incidents, last night, in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, official sources said. They told GNS that a fire broke at Khah Bazar Anantnag which involved a three-storeyed building, by the name ‘Sheikh Complex’ belonging to one Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Sheikh. In […]