Night Temp Records Drop; Minus 10.4°C In Gulmarg, Minus 8.6°C In Pahalgam
Srinagar: Night temperature recorded a fall with Gulmarg recording minus 10.4°C in Gulmarg and Pahalgam minus 8.6°C on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.0°C and it was below normal by 1.9°C for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year, […]
Lt Governor inaugurates 4th Khelo India Games’ snow sports event at Gulmarg
Gulmarg: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the snow sports event of 4th Khelo India Games at the world-famous ski resort, Gulmarg today. Nisith Pramanik, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports and Home Affairs also graced the occasion. The Lt Governor conveyed his best wishes to athletes from all over the country participating […]
J&K Hajj Committee announces interview schedule for Khadim-ul-Hujaj aspirants for Hajj-2024
Srinagar: The J&K Hajj Committee today issued an interview schedule for candidates who have applied for selection as Khadim-ul-Hujaj for Hajj-2024. As per an official notification, the interview of eligible candidates for selection as Khadim-ul-Hujaj shall be held at Hajj House, Bemina, Srinagar as per schedule given below. For aspirants from Anantnag, Bandipora, Ganderbal and […]
4th edition of Khelo India Winter Games to commence today in Gulmarg
Gulmarg: Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg is all set to host the fourth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games on Wednesday. Authorities eagerly await guests at the renowned ski resort, Gulmarg. Nestled in the picturesque Himalayas, the world-famous destination is poised to host thrilling competitions and showcase the prowess of athletes against a backdrop of […]
Govt notifies drugs, diagnostics to be available free of cost at J&K health centres
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department has notified a list of drugs and diagnostics to be made available free of cost at various health and wellness centres across the Union Territory. According to an order, at least 65 drugs and 38 diagnostics will now be available free of cost in Primary Health […]
Fisheries dept offices damaged in Sgr blaze
Srinagar : The Fisheries department offices were damaged in a massive blaze at Weir, Chattabal area of Srinagar, officials said on Tuesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a single-storey structure belonging to the fisheries department, containing seven rooms, used as joint Director/Assistant Director offices, was damaged in a fire caused […]
2 Siblings Die, Father Critical in Suspected Suffocation Case in Ashtangoo Bandipora
Bandipora: Two siblings have tragically died and their father battling for life in a suspected asphyxiation case in Ashtangoo village in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, an official said on Wednesday morning. The official told GNS that two siblings namely Muneer Ahmad and Tanveer Ahmad of Malangam alongside their father Qasim Ahmad Chechi were found lying […]
Dr Sachidananda Mohanty is executive director AIIMS Kashmir
Srinagar: The Government of India has appointed Prof. Dr Sachidananda Mohanty as executive director of AIIMS Awantipora, Kashmir. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet(ACC) has approved the appointment of Dr Sachidananda Mohanty, who has also served as medical superintendent of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, as executive director of AIIMS, Awantipora. The ACC has cancelled the appointment […]
Temp falls at most places in J&K after snowfall, rains; minus 9.4°C in Gulmarg
Srinagar: After snowfall and rains, minimum temperatures recorded a drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir with Gulmarg recording a low of minus 9.4°C on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar received 5.5 cm of snow in 24 hours till 0830 hours. Similarly, he said, Qazigund received 34 cm […]
PM Flags off First Electric Train in J&K
Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited Jammu where he inaugurated the first Electric Train and also inaugurated the train service between Sangaldan station and Baramulla station. He also launched multiple development projects, including those for education, railway, aviation, and road sectors, worth over 32,000 crore. Also, he distributed appointment orders to about 1,500 […]