3 pistols, as many grenades recovered from house in Kupwara: Police
Srinagar, Jan 4 : Police and army on Wednesday claimed to have recovered three pistols, along with ammunition, and as many Chinese Grenades from a house belonging to Shameem Ahmad Sheikh son of Suderdin Sheikh of Sudhpora Taad. “Acting on specific information, Police alongwith Army (03/08GR) launched a joint cordon and search operation in village […]
Geographical Indication could be a game changer for rural economy & J&K will lead in GIs use for agricultural & handicraft sectors, says the LG
‘People First’ is our mantra to speed up the pace of sustainable development: LG Jammu, Jan 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated two-day workshop on Geographical Indications (GIs) of North-Western Himalayas today at SKUAST-Jammu. The workshop aims to sensitise all stakeholders on GIs, the oldest category of trademarks, identify potential products & formulate future strategy […]
27-yr-old youth allegedly hangs self to death in Sopore
Sopore, Jan 04 : A 27-year-old youth has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death in Hib Dangerpora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a 27-year-old youth (name withheld) has hanged himself to death at his residence in Hib Dangerpora village […]
DAK urges people to take precautions to reduce risk of high blood pressure in winter
Srinagar, Jan 4: With the continuous dip in temperatures to sub-freezing levels in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said chilly weather of winter puts people at greater risk of high blood pressure. “Falling temperatures in winter cause hike in blood pressure which increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, the two […]
Teacher, appointed 13 years ago, managed entry into Edu Deptt through fake order: Probe Panel
Srinagar, Jan 4 : The probe, ordered into the appointment of a teacher, has found that the teacher in question has managed his entry in the department after producing a fake appointment order. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the probe has revealed that the teacher has managed entry in the education […]
Old Rusted Shell Recovered, Defused in Shangus Anantnag
Srinagar, Jan 4:An old rusted shell was recovered as well defused in Sunglan, Chittergul area of Shangus in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday. A senior police officer told GNS that a rusted old Shell was recovered late evening yesterday. Today early morning a joint team of Police, security forces along with the Bomb Disposal […]
Israel detects bird flu outbreaks at 2 more turkey farms
Jeruasalem, Jan 4 :Israel said that it has detected pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks at two more turkey farms in the country. The first outbreak occurred among 25,000 turkeys in three coop structures at a turkey farm in the village of Magal near the barrier wall built by Israel in the occupied West Bank, said […]
Egypt purchases 12 Boeing CH-47F Chinooks
San Francisco, Jan 4 : Boeing announced that the company will produce 12 new CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force. With a contract of 426 million US dollars, Egypt will replace its fleet of CH-47D aircraft with the modern F model, the announcement said on Tuesday. The CH-47F contains a fully integrated, digital cockpit […]
Mercury Plunges Again In Kashmir; Pahalgam Shivers At Minus 9.4°C, Srinagar At Minus 5.2°C
Srinagar, Jan 4 : Intense cold conditions continued unabated in Kashmir Valley as minimum temperature dropped to minus 9.4°C in Pahalgam on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.2°C against last night’s minus 4.4°C. Today’s minimum temperature was 3.1°C below normal for the summer capital, the […]
11 students selected for National Inspire Awards Exhibition
Principal Secretary SED congratulates winner students Srinagar, Jan 3: 11 students from various government and private schools from across all districts of Kashmir Division have been selected for National level INSPIRE awards exhibition for the academic year 2021–2022. The event, described as the State Level Exhibition and Project Competition (SLEPC), was held at the State […]