Lt Governor chairs review meeting of Power Development Department
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a review meeting of the Power Development Department. Various matters pertaining to power supply during the upcoming summer months and progress of key projects and schemes were discussed in the meeting. The meeting was attended by Sh. Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Sh. Santosh D Vaidya, Principal Secretary, […]
Rainy Nights in J&K: Temperature Drops as Rains Let Up
Srinagar: After drenching the Jammu and Kashmir in past two days, rains relented on Saturday but light rain at scattered places are in store during next 24 hours, weather department here said. Also, night temperature saw a drop and most places recorded below normal mercury. A meteorological department official here told GNS that in […]
At 3 pm Udhampur Lok Sabha seat registers 57.09 % voter turnout
Udhampur: The Udhampur constituency has registered a voter turnout of over 57 percent at 3 pm as it went to polls in the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on Friday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that at 3 pm a voter turnout of 57.09 % was registered […]
Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency 22.60% voter turnout recorded until 11 AM
Udhampur: In the ongoing elections in the Udhampur parliamentary constituency, voter turnout has been mixed, with an overall participation rate of 22.60% recorded until 11 AM. Across the various segments within the constituency, participation levels have varied, reflecting differing levels of electoral engagement among voters. The highest voter turnout thus far has been observed in […]
Rains continue as temperature drops in J&K
Srinagar: Rains continued in Jammu and Kashmir with Gulmarg receiving highest precipitation during the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. A meteorological department official here told GNS till 0830 hours this morning, Srinagar received 6.6mm of rain, Qazigund 2.7mm, Pahalgam 19.3mm, Kupwara 18.7mm, Kokernag 44.8mm, Gulmarg 28.2mm, Jammu 7.2mm, Banihal 18.2mm, Batote 8.4mm Katra […]
Lok Sabha Polls: 8.44 percent voting till 9 am in Udhampur PC
Kathua: Over 8.44 percent voter turnout was recorded in the initial two hours of polling in the Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) in a peaceful manner. As per office of the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, 11.39 % polling was reported in 48- Inderwal, 7.27% in 49- Kishtwar, 9.43% in 50-Padder Nagseni, 6.13% in 51-Bhaderwah, 9.97% in […]
Parts of J&K receive rainfall amid forecast for more today, tomorrow
Srinagar: Rains lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday even as more wet weather is in store in view of the forecast by the meteorological department here. Also, amid cloud cover, the night temperature recorded a rise but the mercury is tipped to fall during the day time. A meteorological department official here told […]
J&K Govt Appoints 20 Police Officers for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced the deputation of 20 police officers to serve as Deputy Camp Directors for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. As per the details available with Kashmir News Service (KNS), the officers have been deputed to ensure a well-organized and secure pilgrimage for the thousands of devotees expected to participate […]
Srinagar Boat Tragedy: LG Admin Provides Financial Assistance to Victims’ Families
‘Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia provided to families who lost dear ones, Rs 50,000 to injured ones’ Srinagar: Reaching out to the families who lost their dear ones in the tragic boat capsize incident at Gandabal area of Batwara on Tuesday, the administration led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday provided financial assistance to the families […]
Gandabal Grieves: Local Schools Declared Two-Day Mourning After Tragic Boat Accident Claims Lives of School Children
Srinagar: In a touching display of solidarity and empathy, local schools in Gandbal and its adjacent areas have declared a two-day mourning period, standing in solidarity with the grieving families. A tragic incident unfolded in Gandabal, Srinagar, as a boat carrying primarily school children capsized in the River Jhelum on Tuesday, resulting in at […]