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Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, affected flight & train movement, mercury dips to 7 deg

Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, affected flight & train movement, mercury dips to 7 deg

New Delhi:  A very dense fog engulfed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning, impacting the movement of trains and flights to and from the national capital. As per the Delhi Airport Authority, around 110 flights have been affected on Wednesday morning as visibility dropped to just 50 metres. As many as 25 trains headed to […]

IUST Awantipora Announces Winter Vacations from Jan 1, 2024 up to Feb 11, 2024

IUST Awantipora Announces Winter Vacations from Jan 1, 2024 up to Feb 11, 2024

Srinagar:  The Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora on Wednesday announced the observance of winter vacations from January 1, 2024, upto February 11, 2024. The exams and other academic/administrative activities, as per a varsity notification according to GNS, will continue as planned during this period.

Rajnath Singh reaches Jammu to take stock of situation in Rajouri-Poonch region

Rajnath Singh reaches Jammu to take stock of situation in Rajouri-Poonch region

Rajouri: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday arrived in Jammu and soon after left for Rajouri to take stock of the situation amid anti-terror operation in Rajouri-Poonch region after four soldiers were killed in an ambush in Dera ki Gali in Rajouri district this week. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that […]

Suspicious Object Detected, Defused On National Highway At Lawaypora Srinagar

Suspicious Object Detected, Defused On National Highway At Lawaypora Srinagar

  Srinagar: Security Forces on Wednesday morning found a suspicious object near Parimpora on the National Highway in Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. A top police officer told GNS that security forces found a suspicious object fitted with a cylinder at National Highway Parimpora. Soon a Bomb Disposal Squad was summoned to the spot. For the […]

Severe Cold Wave, Fog Prevails In Kashmir Valley

Severe Cold Wave, Fog Prevails In Kashmir Valley

A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 2.6°C against minus 3.0°C on the previous night and it was 0.5°C below normal for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year. Most parts of the Valley including Srinagar again saw fog, reducing visibility and causing inconvenience […]

Div Com reviews arrangements for Republic Day, 2024 celebrations in Kashmir

Div Com reviews arrangements for Republic Day, 2024 celebrations in Kashmir

Stresses on synergy between departments to celebrate Republic Day with patriotism, fervour & gaiety Undertakes physical inspection of Bakshi Stadium to review arrangements Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today chaired a high level meeting to review the civil and security arrangements for the celebration of forthcoming Republic Day, here. The […]

Lt Governor participates in a function marking ‘Veer Baal Diwas’

Lt Governor participates in a function marking ‘Veer Baal Diwas’

J&K Administration is handling conservation of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur’s shrine at Reasi to promote cultural heritage: LG Jammu: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha participated in a function marking ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ at Gurudwara, Bhagwati Nagar today. He also unveiled a statue of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji, disciple of Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj […]

STD Kashmir collects 3.85 Cr penalties from GST defaulters till November 2023

STD Kashmir collects 3.85 Cr penalties from GST defaulters till November 2023

Coaching Centres, Hoteliers, Brick kilns among defaulters penalised Srinagar: State Taxes Department (STD) Kashmir has recovered a penalty of Rs 3.86 Crores from April 2023 to  November 2023  from GST defaulters for not carrying proper documents like GST invoices and e-way bills. This also includes Special Enforcement Drives conducted against Hotels in Pahalgam, Gulmarg and […]

DC Srinagar chairs NCORD meeting on Prevention of Drug Abuse & Narcotics Trade

DC Srinagar chairs NCORD meeting on Prevention of Drug Abuse & Narcotics Trade

New Patient (Drug Victim) registration witness declining trend at SMHS and ATF SKIMS after deterrence measures taken by Srinagar Admin 107 cases registered, 186 drug peddlers booked under PITs-PSA in District during year 2023 Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Tuesday chaired a meeting of District Level meeting on Prevention of Drug Abuse […]

Srinagar Smart City Advisory Forum reviews progress, engages stakeholders

Srinagar Smart City Advisory Forum reviews progress, engages stakeholders

Srinagar: The Srinagar Smart City Advisory Forum (SSCAF) convened today at the TRC Meeting Hall, Srinagar, drawing participation from key stakeholders. Member of Parliament (LS), Dr. Farooq Abdullah, alongside representatives from various government departments, technical experts, traders’ fraternity, and members of civil society, contributed to the vibrant discussion. CEO Athar Aamir Khan of Srinagar Smart […]