Kulgam truck driver allegedly beaten in Punjab, case filed
Punjab, Nov 08 : A truck driver from Kulgam district was allegedly beaten by toll plaza employees in Mukerian area of Punjab even as a police case has been filed. President J&K Truck Operators Welfare Union, Hilal Malik told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the truck driver identified as Sahil Iqbal of Yaripora […]
Saffron festival
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir recently organized the Saffron festival at Pampore. Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir organised this festival in the karewa of Pampore. The festival was organised in collaboration with the Agriculture Department, SKUAST Kashmir, Cooperative Societies and local saffron growers. Speaking on the occasion, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir who was Chief Guest on […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 07: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Bathindi, Upper Chowadi, Channi Himmat, Malik Market, Narwal, Part of Marble Market, Railway Colony, Fruit Mandi and adjoining areas shall remain affected on November 09 from 8 am to 12 noon. Similarly, the power supply to Pargwal, Channi Tanna, Rajpura, […]
Commercial Floriculture emerging as new form of employment across J&K
MIDH, RKVY, ATMA like schemes boosting Commercial Floriculture Sector in J&K SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 07: Commercial Floriculture in Jammu and Kashmir is helping the farmers to multiply their profits with the help of Government sponsored schemes and other related interventions. Commercial Floriculture, a specialized form of Horticulture aimed at augmenting the income of Growers and generating […]
Delhi govt to review ban as AQI improves slightly
The Delhi government is likely to review the ban imposed under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) restrictions as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital has started improving slightly. The air quality has reached to “very poor” category from “severe” on Monday. Earlier the government had imposed restrictions and shut primary schools […]
Unidentified body recovered in Pampore
Srinagar : An unidentified body of a man was found in Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday. An official told that some passersby spotted the body lying in Kadlabal area of Pampore and informed the police. He said that soon after getting the information, a police party rushed to the spot and […]
Pakistan rediscover the magic of 1992 — for real
SOMETIMES the heavens align. Sometimes it snows in April. Sometimes the magic takes hold of Pakistan cricket, rescues it from the jaws of despair, and clears its path to the pinnacle. At times like this it is best to go with the mood, to trip the light fantastic, to savour Pakistan’s version of magical realism. […]
Taliban reveal burial place of founder Mullah Omar
KABUL: The Taliban on Sunday revealed the final resting place of the movement’s founder, Mullah Omar, whose death and burial they kept secret for years. Rumours surrounding Omar’s health and whereabouts abounded after the Taliban were kicked out of power in 2001 by a US-led invasion, and they only admitted in April 2015 that he […]
Corruption free administration
The J & K administration has taken a number of steps in the recent past and action has been taken against many government employees for indulging in corruption. According to the J&K government, offenders in the system are being identified and this year, action has been taken against 445 accused. The Vigilance department in J&K […]
Rain, snow continue in J&K; Mercury Plummets To Minus 4.6°C In Gulmarg
Rain, snow continue in J&K; Mercury Plummets To Minus 4.6°C In Gulmarg MeT forecasts more wet weather till Nov 11 Rains continue to lash plains while upper reaches received snowfall even as meteorological department here on Monday forecast more wet weather in Jammu and Kashmir till November 11. A meteorological department official here told GNS […]
