Israel, Hamas reach preliminary agreement to extend ceasefire for another 2 days
Gaza/Jerusalem: Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas, through the mediation of Qatar, Egypt and the United States, reached a preliminary agreement to extend the humanitarian pause for another two days, the Al Araby Al Jadeed newspaper reported Wednesday, citing unnamed Egyptian officials. The sides have agreed to extend the humanitarian pause for another two days on […]
G7 calls on Houthis to immediately cease attacks on civilians – Joint Statement
Washington: The Group of Seven (G7) calls on the Houthis to immediately cease attacks on civilians and stop threatening international shipping lanes, according to a joint statement published by the Foreign Ministry of Japan. “We especially call on the Houthis to immediately cease attacks on civilians and threats to international shipping lanes and commercial vessels […]
Luis Suarez thanks fans as he confirms Gremio exit
Rio De Janeiro: Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has confirmed he will leave Gremio at the end of the Brazilian domestic football season amid reports linking him to Inter Miami. The 36-year-old said it would be difficult to say goodbye after he received the Farroupilha order of merit, the highest honor granted by the legislative assembly […]
Night temp drops amid forecast for rains in plains, snow over upper reaches
Srinagar: As the weatherman has predicted widespread rain and snow, night temperature dropped at most places but stayed above normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. According to a meteorological department official here, light to moderate rain in plains and snow over middle and higher reaches with possibility of thunderstorm and lightning at few places […]
Atal Dulloo appointed as new chief secretary J&K
Srinagar, Nov 29: The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Atal Dulloo as new chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir following the superannuation of incumbent chief secretary Arun Kumar Mehta. According to an order, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) Dulloo will assume the charge as chief secretary from […]
CS & Secy DARPG release case studies of Good Governance Initiatives
Srinagar: Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta and Secretary Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India, V Srinivas today released four case studies of Good Governance Initiatives of Jammu and Kashmir. The four initiatives are Back to Village, Empowerment (Janbhagidari) Portal, Jammu and Kashmir Bank – A story of transformation and Ayushman […]
Visitors express safety concerns as encroachment galore outside Children Hospital Srinagar
Won’t allow any encroachment as action against wrongdoers being mulled upon: Officials Srinagar: Many people visiting Srinagar’s Primary Children’s hospital in Bemina have complained about encroachments outside the health facility saying that the occupancy by the vendors on the service lane is resulting in sight blockade on the highway road. The visitors who have […]
Power Woes: ‘People suffer as JKPDD clings to its 40-year old ‘outdated infrastructure’
In past 3-4 years, we have invested over Rs 5000 crores to upgrade Infra: PDD Pr Sec Srinagar: With the increasing demand of electricity in Jammu and Kashmir, officials have said that the Power Development Department (PDD) was continuing its ‘old and obsolete infrastructure’ that is posing a major hindrance in providing uninterrupted power supply […]
Rohingya man kingpin of racket involving illegal trafficking of women into Bandipora, says SSP LV Sharma
Srinagar: A Rohingya man has been found to be the kingpin of the racket involved in illegal trafficking of women into Bandipora, Senior Superintendent of Police Lakshay Vinod Sharma said on Tuesday. SSP Lakshay Vinod Sharma addressing a press conference, as per GNS said that Police Station Hajin received information on November 23, 2023 from […]
NASA Chief Meets Dr Jitendra, Discusses Launching Joint Satellite With ISRO
New Delhi : India and the US will launch the joint microwave remote sensing satellite for Earth observation, named NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) in the first quarter of next year, said Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh during a meeting with a high-level delegation of premier USA agency NASA led by its Chief Administrator Bill […]