Residential house gutted in Gbl blaze
A residential house was completely damaged in a blaze at Kujjar area of Ganderbal in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Locals told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a massive fire broke out from a residential house belonging to Nazir Ahmad Bhat, son of Gulam Ahmad Bhat late last night. “Firefighters and locals doused the […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, APRIL 16: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Hakkal and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 18 from 6 am to 11 am. Similarly, the power supply to Bhalwal, Kangarmorh, IRP, Hospital Bhalwal, Kopte, Thater, Nardani, Pooja Colony, Laxmi Puram, Swarn Vihar, Bharat Nagar, Ganga Nagar, Bantalab, […]
Lt Governor releases book by Kumar Nirmalendu
JAMMU, APRIL 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released a book titled “Kashmir- Itihas aur Parampara” written by Kumar Nirmalendu, at the Raj Bhavan. The book on Kashmir’s history and traditions presents a detailed account on the various historical and mythological aspects of the region from the Mahabharata times. It also covers the untouched aspects […]
FCS&CA Gbl organizes programme on Anna Yojana at Kangan
GANDERBAL, APRIL 16: The Department of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Ganderbal today organised a day-long programme to celebrate an event of Anna Yojana under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations at HQ Kangan/Gund. Speaking on the occasion, officers said the reason for celebration of this event was to highlight the positive impact of […]
Kashmir Logs 9 Covid-19 Cases, None In Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir registered nine new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to it in the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. They said that all the cases were reported from Kashmir Valley—seven from Srinagar and two from Baramulla— while there was no case registered from Jammu division. The fresh cases take […]
Kokernag Gunfight: Armyman dead, operation underway
An Army trooper has been killed in ongoing encounter at Watnar Kokernag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. A senior police officer told GNS that in intial exchange of firing one army trooper of 19RR received serious bullet wound. He was immediately shifted to nearby hospital for treatment, however he succumbed to his injuries, the […]
South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Anantnag
Encounter broke out im wee hours between militants and government forces in Watnar Kokernag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district Saturday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Kokernag. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired […]
Gujrat tourist dies of cardiac arrest in Gulmarg
A tourist from Gujrat died of a cardiac arrest in the world-famous ski resort Gulmarg of Kashmir Valley. Official sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a 71-year-old tourist from Gujrat complained of chest pain. He was shifted from the hotel to Primary Health Centre Gulmarg where doctors referred him to Tangmarg Hospital. He […]
One person drowns, another critically injured in Rajouri
A man died while another one got seriously injured in an incident of drowning that took place at Siada Ladoth in Rajouri, an official said. Official told local news agency—Kashmir News Observer(KNO) that deceased have been identified as Mohammad Noorani son of Mohammad Ayub resident of Shambar Gharat while the injured has been identified as […]
Government to close down Tulip Garden from Monday
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar There has been an unusual rise in temperatures, dry weather conditions and they have resulted in withering of Tulip flowers along with other varieties of flowers in Kashmir valley. Due to the withering of Tulips, the J & K government has decided to close down Asia’s largest Tulip Garden […]
