“It is illegitimate to give collective punishment to people”; Altaf Bukhari on ongoing power crisis
Srinagar: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari Tuesday accused incumbent administration of depriving people from adequate electricity. He said it is illegitimate to give collective punishment to people in present harsh weather conditions. According to Kashmir News Service (KNS) correspondent Bukhari while speaking to reporters accused J&K administration of depriving people from adequate […]
JKPSC Postpones Several Exams Scheduled in November, December
Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has postponed several exams scheduled in the ongoing month (November) and December. “In continuation to this office notice dated 9-11-2023 and dated 16-11-2023 this is for the information of all the concerned candidates that the Written Examination(s)/Departmental Examination(s) which were scheduled to be held on 26-11-2023, […]
E-Rickshaw Owner Arrested for Allowing Minor to Drive
Doda: Police in Bhaderwah area of District Doda in Jammu and Kashmir, took firm action against a traffic violation involving an e-Auto Rickshaw owner who allowed a minor boy to drive, resulting in injuries to two individuals in the town. According to an official, the police registered a case against the vehicle owner, Mohd Ismail, […]
Departmental store damaged in fire in Srinagar’s Gojwara
Srinagar: A departmental store got damaged in a fire incident in Gojwara area of Srinagar on Tuesday morning, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) fire broke out in the departmental store “Pick N Save” today morning, resulting in massive damage to it. He said that there was, however, no report […]
Severe cold wave grips J&K as Srinagar records season’s coldest night; morning fog hits visibility again
Srinagar: There was no let up in severe cold conditions in Jammu and Kashmir as Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, recorded the season’s coldest night on Tuesday. A meteorological department official told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.2°C against minus 0.8°C on the previous night. The temperature was minus 2.0°C below […]
AI-based system introduced for detection of TB cases in Kashmir
‘Sound bank with over 20,000 sounds created to help recognise TB cases’ Srinagar: Authorities in Kashmir have initiated Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to detect potential tuberculosis cases to enhance surveillance and work towards making the division TB-free. An official of the State Tuberculosis Office told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an artificial […]
Dr Andrabi inaugurates HRJP Council office, distributes blankets among needy
Srinagar: Chairperson, Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, today inaugurated the new office of Human Rights Judicial Protection Council at Srinagar. Shabnum Mehraj representing IHRJPC Kashmir Chapter was also present on the occasion. The Council aims at providing social justice protection to the deprived sections of the society. Dr Darakhshan Andrabi also […]
IGP Kashmir inaugurates Open Air Gymnasium in Police Housing Colony Bemina
Srinagar: IGP Kashmir Shri V. K Birdi IPS inaugurated Open Air Gymnasium in Police Housing Colony Bemina and dedicated it to all the police families residing in the colony. On the occasion DIG CKR Shri Sujit Kumar IPS, Addl. SP West Zone Shri Amit Verma, SDPO West Shri Shahjahan and other police officers were present. […]
Kishtwar Admin Enforces Speed Limits’ On Vehicles Plying in District
Kishtwar: Kishtwar administration has enforced speed limits on vehicles in the backdrop of spate of road mishaps witnessed in the region. General public of Kishtwar, Transport Unions and Drivers operating within the District Kishtwar are hereby informed and directed to comply with the directions issued by Traffic Police HQ vide order number 92 of 2016, […]
Principal Secretary PDD reviews power sector, emphasizes no power curtailment beyond schedule
Srinagar: Principal Secretary, Power Development Department (PDD), H. Rajesh Prasad, today reviewed the power supply position in J&K, particularly in Kashmir valley amid decreasing temperatures, during a meeting held with the Managing Directors of Corporations and all Chief Engineers and senior officers of the department. During the review, it was informed that a curtailment schedule […]