Anger over axing of poplar trees at Srinagar historic college
Srinagar: A beautiful avenue of trees has been chopped down at Srinagar’s Amar Singh College, which has sparked anger among the residents. The trees which were synonymous with its identity had stood for decades, were cut for a “major makeover” of the College. “The person who has taken this decision is extremely ill suited to […]
Rains Lash J&K Plains, Gulmarg Among Upper Reaches Receive Fresh Snowfall
Srinagar: Rains lashed plains while upper reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall, officials said on Friday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar received 9.7mm of rain in the last 24 hours till 0830 a.m. He said Qazigund received 3.4mm, Pahalgam 16.0mm, Kupwara 9.2mm, Kokernag 2.9mm, Jammu 0.1mm, Banihal 9.0mm, Batote 10mm, Katra […]
Geelani’s granddaughter, Shah’s daughter, declares non-association from separatist ideology
Srinagar :A daughter of jailed Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah and granddaughter of deceased Syed Ali Geelani have declared non-association from separatist ideology and allegiance to the sovereignty of the Union of India. In a public notice published in a local newspaper, Shah’s daughter, Sama Shabir Shah, who had topped CBSE examination in Valley […]
DSEK warns of strict action against schools charging capitation, miscellaneous charges
No leniency towards those who distributed wrong question papers, probe to begin from tomorrow: Director Srinagar : Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK)Thursday warned private schools of strict actions for charging prohibited capitation charges from students. Director School Education Kashmir Tassaduq Hussain Mir, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) told reporters that schools […]
Kashmir braces for light to moderate rains, night temp records increase
Srinagar : Amid forecast for fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorms during next 48 hours, night temperature recorded an increase and settled above normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 9.9°C against 4.2°C on the previous night and it was […]
11th standard question paper distributed to 12th class students
JKBOSE postpone exams, new dates to be issued soon Srinagar: Hundreds of 12th standard students on Wednesday were left to lurch as JKBOSE distributed 11th standard question paper to the students during examination. The news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) spoke to some of the examination in-charges and candidates appearing in the annual regular exams of […]
Amid forecast for wet spell from March 21, night temp rises in Kashmir
Srinagar: Amid forecast for rains and snow on March 21-22, night temperature recorded a rise at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. While generally dry weather has been forecast during the next 24 hours, a meteorological department official here told GNS that there is possibility of light to moderate rain/snow at many places […]
Lt Governor Chairs a review meeting of Health & Medical Education Department
LG calls upon officials and all the stakeholders to focus on the goal of health for all and ensure healthcare services are efficient, effective and equitable Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a review meeting of Health and Medical Education Department with the senior officials and Principals of Government Medical Colleges. Heads […]
University campus should be known for collaboration & inspiring creativity for change makers: LG Sinha
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday addressed the inaugural ceremony of ‘Goonj-2024’ a multi-genre mega festival hosted by University of Jammu. While addressing the ceremony, Lt Governor said, “This event will provide a unique platform to the students to express their creativity, showcase their talents and engage in a dynamic learning environment.” “In the […]
Police attaches illegal property worth lakhs of notorious drug peddler in Kulgam
Kulgam: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday claimed to have attached a property worth lakhs belonging to a notorious drug peddler in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. A Police spokesperson said, ” Continuing its action against drug peddlers, Kulgam Police attached property (Single storied residential house worth approx. ₹1,014,894. measuring 976.76 Sq ft belonging to […]