Man jumps into river Jhelum, rescue operation launched
Srinagar: An unidentified person jumped into the River Jhelum near Safa Kadal area of Srinagar on Thursday while a rescue operation has been launched, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an unidentified male has jumped into River Jhelum near Safa Kadal Bridge. He added that a rescue operation has […]
Kashmir braces for major snow spell from today, night temp drops
Srinagar: Amid forecast for major snowfall, night temperature recorded a drop in Kashmir Valley on Thursday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 2.1°C against the previous night’s 4.5°C. It was below normal by 0.6°C for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year, the […]
Soldier injured in accidental fire along LoC in Poonch
Poonch: A 27-year-old soldier was injured in “accidental” fire along the Line of Control in Poonch district, officials said on Thursday. An official told GNS that the soldier suffered an injury in the left foot as his rifle went off accidentally in the Krishna Ghati Sector in the district. He was immediately shifted to […]
Man Allegedly Kills Wife in Handwara Village
Handwara: A man allegedly killed his wife in Cheki Audoora village in Mawer area of Handwara on intervening Wednesday and Thursday night, reliable sources said. The sources told GNS that one Mohammad Maqbool Mir son of Ali Mohammad Mir used some sharp object to attack his wife, resulting in on spot death of the […]
Chinar open winter games 2024
Srinagar : The Chinar Open Winter Games 2024, an initiative by the Indian Army held in Gulmarg , concluded on 28 Feb 2024 with resounding success and record-breaking participation of 676 individuals. The event, organised by Dagger Division of Chinar Corps, captivated audiences with its exceptional display of athleticism, sportsmanship, and camaraderie. Amidst the […]
Padma Shri awardee Ghulam Mohammad Mir joins BJP in Kashmir
Srinagar: Padma Shri Awardee Ghulam Mohammad Mir joined the BJP on Wednesday, a party statement said. They said the joining of Mir had provided a significant boost to the party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The joining took place in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, in the presence of BJP District President Budgam, […]
Massive Fire Breaks Out in Srinagar Locality, Firefighter Suffers Injuries
Srinagar: At least three residential houses are caught in a massive blaze in Hawal Srinagar. Reports reaching GNS that a fire broke out in a house and has spread to at least two other houses in proximity near Firdous Cinema. A rescue operation has been launched by the F&ES men to douse the flames. Confirming […]
CS takes stock of the solarisation mission
Calls for registering more people to take benefit under PM Surya Ghar Yojana Jammu: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today took stock of the measures being taken for implementation of different solar power schemes here in the UT. Besides the Commissioner Secretary, Science & Technology the meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, PDD; Principal Secretary, Finance; […]
NC MPs, others remained silent on abrogation of Article 370, 35A in Parliament: Azad
Jammu: Highlighting that during his tenure as Leader of Opposition, Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday said that he was the sole voice raising important issues in Parliament. “During my tenure as Leader of Opposition, I was the sole voice raising important issues in Parliament, particularly concerning the revocation of […]
Minor Boy Drowns To Death in Shopian
Sopore: A six-year old boy died after drowning in a stream in Zainapora village of Shopian district on Wednesday afternoon. An official told GNS that the minor, namely Imad Tahir Khan, son of Tahir Ahmad Khan, of Koka Mohalla Melhoura accidentally drowned in a stream. “The boy was soon after retrieved and taken to a […]