Anti-Terrorism Day observed at Raj Bhavan
Terrorism-the gravest threat to peace & prosperity: Lt Governor Srinagar, May 21: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today administered the Anti-Terrorism Pledge to the senior officials, DCs and SSPs here at Raj Bhavan to mark the observance of Anti-Terrorism Day. “Terrorism is the gravest threat to peace and prosperity. On Anti Terrorism Day, let us resolve […]
Dr Darakhshan Andrabi visits Shah Wali Sufi Shrine at Kupwara
Took stock of the facilities for pilgrims, met many public delegations “People are ready to donate for revival of spiritual shrines and we are restoring their faith in Waqf by significant transparency measures”: Dr Darakhshan Srinagar, May 21 :Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board Dr Darakhshan Andrabi today visited Ziyarat Shah Wali (ra) at Kupwara and […]
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-Ups
New Delhi, May 21:In keeping with the spirit of “One Nation,One Portal”, Union Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Science and Technology; Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Earth Science; MoS of Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh today launched Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and […]
Summer vacation in Jammu from May—23 to June—09
Srinagar, May 21 :The School Education Department on Saturday announced summer vacations in Jammu region for all classes from May-23 and May-30 respectively. According to the Director of School Education Jammu in an communique has said, “ In view of the prevailing hot weather conditions, it is hereby ordered that all the government educational Institutions […]
Conflagration Breaks Out in Dalgate Residential Area
Srinagar, May 21 : A massive fire has broken out in Roni Mohalla of Dalgate in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. Initial reports reaching GNS said that at least six houses are involved even as flames continued to rage at the site. A Fire and Emergency Department confirming it told GNS that firefighters laced with machinery […]
Mera Desh Meri Pehchaan
Srinagar, May 21 : A national integration event titled “Mera Desh Meri Pehchaan” was conducted today at Panzgom, Pulwama by the Indian Army in collaboration with Pune based Lakshya Foundation. The unique programme was designed at giving the children & youth of South Kashmir an exposure to the diverse and rich culture of the country […]
Govt Orders Fire Safety Audit Of All Its Buildings ‘Immediately’
Srinagar, May 21 : The J&K administration on Saturday ordered fire safety audit of all the government buildings “immediately”. “It is hereby ordered that Director General, Fire and Emergency Service shall carry out fire safety audit of all government buildings in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir immediately,” reads a government order, a copy […]
Kashmir Pandits hit streets again in Srinagar, demand relocation
Srinagar, May 21 : Kashmiri Pandits on Saturday hit the streets again in Rajbagh area of srinagar in Central kashmir to register their protest against the killing of Rahul Bhat at Chadoora, Budgam. Witnesses told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the protesters were holding banners that read “our only demand relocation/Deputation of all […]
Second body retrieved in Ramban tunnel collapse incident: DC
Ramban, May 21 : Rescuers have retrieved the body of another worker near Khoni Nallah area of Ramban after part of a tunnel collapsed while search continues for others who are trapped, officials said Saturday. “Second body retrieved from debris site at Khooni Nallah.Identity will be ascertained. Body being shifted to District Hospital”, Deputy Commissioner, […]
MeT predicts ‘brief’ rain spell today, widespread showers with gusty winds tomorrow
Says heat wave abates from J&K for now but temperatures likely rise from May 25 again Srinagar, May 21 : Weatherman on Saturday said that a brief spell of rain and thunderstorm “may” occur at scattered places of Jammu and Kashmir mainly towards late afternoon and evening even as temperature recorded a drop. “Currently weather […]