J&K Govt. making continuous efforts for upliftment of Tribal population
200 Schools in Tribal areas being converted to Smart Schools Rs. 104 crores being spent to strengthen school infrastructure in tribal areas, annual outlay of Rs. 30 crores earmarked for scholarships of tribal students SRINAGAR, APRIL 04: Jammu and Kashmir Government is continuously making efforts to protect the interests of tribal people, including their land, […]
Maisuma Militant Attack: One among two CRPF troopers succumbs
Srinagar’ One among the two CRPF troopers who was critically injured in militant attack at Maisuma Srinagar succumbed to his injury in a hospital, an official said. Medical Superintendent SMHS Kanwaljeet said that one of the CRPF personnel who was critically injured has succumbed, while as other one is stable. The slain CRPF trooper had […]
People appeal authorities to check prices in the markets during Ramzan
By: Sofi Ayaz VOV Ganderbal People in Ganderbal district have alleged that with the start of the Holy month of Ramzan, the prices of all the essential commodities including mutton, chicken and vegetables have gone much higher than the previous rates. People have appealed to the authorities to go for the market checking as even […]
Two CRPF men shot at, injured in Maisuma
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men were on Monday afternoon shot at by the unidentified gunmen at Maisuma area of Srinagar. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that two CRPF men were fired upon by the unidentified gunmen at Maisuma near Dar building. The injured have been shifted to the […]
Supreme Court questions detailed examination of evidence, reserves order on bail cancellation plea in Lakhimpur Kheri case
The Supreme Court on Monday referred to the Allahabad High Court verdict in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence matter and questioned the detailed examination of evidence like postmortem report while granting bail to Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, in the case. A special bench comprising Chief Justice NV Ramana and Justices Surya Kant […]
Late strikes by Maharaj hurt Bangladesh in 274-run chase
DURBAN: Bangladesh lost three quick wickets and were struggling at 11-3 in pursuit of a victory target of 274 against South Africa after giving theirselves a sight of victory in the first Test and another piece of history on Sunday. Bangladesh took nine wickets for 88 runs in the last two sessions of the fourth […]
Blast in Afghan capital kills one, wounds several
KABUL: An explosion in the centre of the Afghan capital of Kabul on Sunday killed one person and wounded at least 59 others, hospital officials said. In a tweet, Kabul’s Emergency Hospital said one body was received at the hospital and 59 people were treated, with 30 of the wounded being admitted for further treatment. […]
Devastating fire consume seven houseboats at Nigeen Lake
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar In a devastating fire incident seven houseboats and three shelter sheds were gutted in a massive fire incident on the waters of Nigeen Lake. This fire incident has shocked the houseboat owners as most of them have the bookings for another few months in advance. Police and officials have confirmed […]
Two more non-local labourers shot at, injured in Pulwama
Unidentified gunmen on Monday afternoon shot at and injured two non-local labourers in Lajurah area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that militants fired upon two non-locals labourers in Lajurah Pulwama, who have been shifted to hospital for treatment. He identified the duo as Patlashwar Kumar, son […]
DG Horticulture conducts extensive tour of Dal Lake, adjoining areas
Vows to formulate a detailed plan for the development of Horti-Tourism in the area SRINAGAR, APRIL 03: The Director General (DG) Horticulture, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat today extensively toured adjoining areas and pockets of Dal Lake as part of departmental efforts to boost the Horti-tourism in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The DG during the […]