North India’s biggest Zoo to be opened for public next month: J&K LG
Jammu, Mar 11 : The upcoming zoo in Jammu, named as ‘Jambu Zoo’-one of the biggest in the North India will be thrown open for the public next month, said J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha while inspecting the site located along Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Nagrota area here in the city outskirts. “Site inspection of […]
Be on alert, closely monitor H3N2 influenza situation, Union Health Minister tells states
News Delhi:As India recorded its first two deaths due to seasonal influenza subtype H3N2, one each from Karnataka and Haryana, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday asked states to be on alert and closely monitor the situation in view of “rising” cases. From January 2 to March 5, 451 cases of H3N2 have been […]
President, J&K Kashi Vidvat Parishad calls on Lt Governor
Jammu, Mar 11: Padma Shri Prof. Vishwa Murti Shastri, President, Jammu Kashmir Shree Kashi Vidvat Parishad called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here today. Prof. Vishwa Murti Shastri discussed with the Lt Governor various matters pertaining to preservation and promotion of the ancient vedic culture, teachings and traditions among the young […]
Govt will provide holistic institutional support to every Vishwakarma: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 11 :Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the government is working in skilling and creating job opportunities for crores of youth through ‘Skill India Mission and Kaushal Rozgar Kendra’ and emphasized upon the need for a specific and targeted approach for their development. Addressing a Post Budget Webinar on the […]
UN applauds Iran-Saudi Arabia agreement to resume ties
United Nations, Mar 11 :The United Nations welcomed Saudi-Iranian agreement to resume diplomatic relations on Friday and praised China’s role in the process. “I want to welcome on behalf of the secretary-general the joint tripartite statement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People’s Republic of China, made today […]
Damage to pipes near TRC disrupts water supply to Srinagar areas
Officials say men & machinery on job, supply will be restored within few hours Srinagar, Mar 11: Water supply to several parts of Srinagar have been disrupted after damage to pipes near TRC even as authorities said restoration work was going on. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the pipeline had […]
Water supply in Srinagar areas to remain affected on March 14
Srinagar, Mar 11 : The authorities on Saturday said water supply in several areas of Srinagar will remain affected on March 14 due to cleaning of a service reservoir. According to a notice, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that service reservoirs having capacity of 15 lakh gallons is […]
Stray Dogs Leave 2 Wounded in Tekipora Kupwara
Srinagar, Mar 11 : At least two boys were left wounded after being bitten by stray dogs in Tekipora Lolab area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said. They told GNS that the duo namely Uzair Ahmad Khan (9), son of Abdul Gaffar Khan and Henan Ahmad son of Abdul Ahad Rather was bitten by […]
Mercury Rises Amid Forecast For Cloudy To Dry Weather In J&K
Srinagar, Mar 11 : Amid forecast for partly cloudy to mainly dry weather, the minimum temperature recorded a slight rise in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that generally cloudy weather with light rain at isolated to scattered places was expected on March 13 and from 14th-17th, generally cloudy […]
Former Legislator, Sculptor call on Lt Governor
Jammu, Mar 10: Sh Devender Singh Rana, former Legislator and Senior BJP leader called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today at the Raj Bhavan. Sh Devender Rana expressed gratitude to the Lt Governor for infrastructural & industrial development in the UT, and the initiatives taken for involving the common man in decision making. He also appreciated the fast track […]