3 killed, 5 injured in Doda road accident
Doda: Three persons lost their lives and five others were injured in a road accident in Doda district of Jammu region on Friday late evening, an official said Saturday. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that when a vehicle bearing registration number (JK06A-8682), en route from Khellani to Sarhoa Humble, reached the […]
Fire Breaks Out in Tral Forest Area
Srinagar: A blaze has broken out in a forest in Tral area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, official sources said. They told GNS that a fire broke out in Chan Kitaab Tral this afternoon. “Soon as the locals sighted billowing smoke from the forest, the Fire and Emergency Services Department and Forest Protection Force were […]
Kupwara to be connected with rail network soon: Lieutenant Governor
Kupwara: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday said that Kupwara will be connected with rail network soon and in this regard the Union Railway Ministry has already sanctioned a budget for survey of the rail line in the district. “Union Railway Ministry has already sanctioned budget for survey of rail line for Kupwara district and […]
LG Sinha pays obeisance at Mata Kheer Bhawani Asthapan Tikkar Kupwara
Kupwara:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid obeisance at Mata Kheer Bhawani Asthapan Tikkar in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Lt Governor prayed for peace, prosperity, happiness and well-being of one and all. In a post on X, LG Sinha wrote, “Paid obeisance at Mata Kheer Bhawani Asthapan Tikkar Kupwara and prayed for peace, prosperity, happiness […]
Root helps England to 282-9 as New Zealand apply brakes in World Cup opener
Ahmedabad: New Zealand’s bowlers led by Matt Henry kept England in check to 282-9 despite Joe Root’s 77 in the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday. The Black Caps invited England to bat first at the world’s biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad with the English missing their talisman Ben Stokes due to a hip […]
Kupwara’s developmental journey over last three years has been phenomenal: LG Sinha
Inaugurates multiple development projects worth more than Rs. 26 Cr The border district has embarked on a significant capacity building in infrastructure sector. In the current FY, J&K administration is targeting to complete 3241 works to ensure future growth and progress of all areas: LG J&K Administration gave a big boost to tourism sector to […]
Home Minister Honours SSP Srinagar, Rakesh Balwal, With ‘Excellence in Investigation’ Award
Srinagar: Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday honoured Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar with the prestigious ‘Excellence in Investigation’ award at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The police officer known for his investigative acumen and calibre received the award at the Anti-terrorism Conference at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. Balwal, an IPS of 2012 […]
Over Rs 1.5 lakh fine realised for tobacco use at public places in 2023: Director Health
Says Public Support Crucial in Combating Menace Srinagar: In a resolute effort to curb the menace of tobacco use in public places, the health department in Kashmir have realized fines amounting to over 1.5 lac rupees from violators in 2023, Director Health Kashmir, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Rather said on Thursday. Speaking to media persons […]
Youth Shot At, Injured in Anantnag, Shifted to hospital
Srinagar: A student was shot and injured by unknown gunmen on Wednesday evening in Watrigam Wanihama area of Anantnag district. A top police officer told GNS that suspected militants fired upon a youth identified as Sahil Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Watrigam Dialgam a student at Wanihama. He was immediately shifted to […]
77. 61% polling recorded in Kargil Council polls
Srinagar: Nearly 78 per cent of electorate on Wednesday voted in the elections to Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council- Kargil (LAHDC-K). Officials said voters including women turned up in large numbers to exercise their franchise in the district. Long queues of enthusiastic voters were seen outside most of the polling stations. This was the first-ever […]