Lt Governor asks misguided youth to shun violence, return to the mainstream; government ready to help with Jobs and Entrepreneurial opportunities
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 02: ‘The occasion of 151st Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, also celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence is an opportunity for the people of India to reflect upon his commitment to the principle of non-violence and I urge the misguided youth to shun violence and return to the mainstream. The government is […]
Lieutenant Governor pays tribute to Army personnel martyred in Kupwara
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 2: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has paid tributes to Rifleman Shubham Sharma of 8-JAK RIF who attained martyrdom during Thursday’s unprovoked ceasefire violation in Naugam sector, Kupwara. “Rifleman Shubham Sharma has laid down his life in the service of the nation. The nation is indebted by his sacrifice. We are proud of our […]
45 travelers among 1090 new covid-19 cases in J&K, total 77253
Forty-five travelers were among 1090 fresh novel coronavirus cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 77253. Among the cases, 603 are from Jammu Division and 487 from Kashmir Valley, official sources told GNS. Giving district-wise breakup, they said Srinagar reported 181 cases, Budgam 54, Baramulla 64, Pulwama […]
Battle of Royals in first afternoon game of IPL
The dew factor will go out of the window but the searing heat will be an issue when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on a better prepared Rajasthan Royals in the first of the 10 IPL double-headers here on Saturday. Having played their first two games at Sharjah, the smallest of the three venues, Royals got […]
40% of J&K’s Covid-related deaths took place in September
Jammu and Kashmir logged 40% of the overall Covid-related fatalities in the UT in September, the highest so far. Though deaths have gone down in Kashmir, there has been a corresponding spike in Jammu division. The UT had logged 326 deaths in August and 478 deaths in September. J&K recorded 68% of the total Covid […]
Friday congregation at Hazratbal Dargah Shrine post lockdown
By: Tariq Shah Srinagar Large number of people including women and children had converged at the shrine of Dargah Hazratbal in connection with Friday prayers after a long time. This reporter witnessed a huge rush of devotees at the shrine and the Friday prayers were held with SoP’s not in place. Although the government has […]
SIT TO PROBE
After the killing of Baber Qadri, Police Chief of Jammu and Kashmir said that they have received some leads in his killing and expressed hope that very soon they will crack this case. The Jammu and Kashmir Police earlier said it has constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the killing of advocate Babar […]
Lt Governor remembers Lal Bahadur Shastri on his Birth Anniversary
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 02: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha remembered Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri on his Birth Anniversary. Describing him as a symbol of honesty and humility, the Lt Governor said that the former Prime Minister, who was one of the most dynamic leaders India ever had, was able to mobilize the entire nation with the slogan of […]
Commencing of Back to Village programme, perfect way to honour Father of the Nation: Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 02: Commencing of the third phase of Back to Village programme across J&K is perfect way to honour Father of the Nation on his birthday. These were the remarks made by the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha in his message on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. An apostle of peace and social service, Mahatma Gandhi’s […]
Lt Governor administers Swachhta Pledge to officers, officials of Raj Bhavan and Civil Secretariat
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 02: To commemorate the 151st Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of Nation, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today administered the Swachhta Pledge to the Officers, Officials and Staff members of the Raj Bhavan and the Civil Secretariat. Advisors to the Lt Governor; Chief Secretary; Financial Commissioners; Administrative Secretaries, HoDs, and other senior officers, officials, […]
