Centaur Hotel sealed by government after taking it over
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar The government of Jammu and Kashmir has sealed the Centaur Hotel on the banks of Dal Lake after it accused Hotel Corporation of India of violating the conditions of these agreements. The Tehsildar concerned has said that they will not allow anyone to enter the hotel and action would be […]
3 teenage boys drown in Chenab River
Three teenage boys attending a religious function on the eve of Parkashutsav in Akhnoor sub division area of Jammu district drowned in Chenab river. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that during the intervening night on Tuesday and Wednesday, Parkashutsav celebration at Malpur Doomi in Akhnoor, three devotees namely Labish (17), Ansh (13) and […]
Rahul Gandhi appears before ED for the third day; Congress protest continues
As Congress leader Rahul Gandhi left for another round of questioning with join Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with National Herald case on third day, the Congress party continued to protest. During the protest, Congress workers chanted “Rahul Gandhi zindabad” and held various placards in their hands reading “I am Rahul too” during a demonstration […]
Russia imposes personal sanctions against UK’s media representatives, defence figures
Russia has imposed personal sanctions against 29 media representatives and 20 defence figures of the UK in a retaliatory move, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said. The media representatives, including journalists working for The Guardian, BBC, and others, and the defence figures, including British Minister for Defence Procurement Jeremy Quin, would be denied entry into […]
Brilliant Bairstow blasts England to series victory over New Zealand
NOTTINGHAM: Jonny Bairstow blasted a match-winning 136 from 92 balls to lead England to a remarkable five-wicket, second Test victory over New Zealand on Tuesday, clinching the three-Test series. New Zealand were bowled out for 284 before lunch, setting England a target of 299 to win — the highest ever to claim a Test victory […]
Saffron mission
Central government is very keen to provide support to saffron growers so that their product reaches the international market. In this direction recently Union MoS Agriculture visited Indian International Trade Saffron Spice Park at Pampore. The Minister said that the Central Government is ready to provide all possible help and support to the farmers. […]
Two LeT militants killed in Shopian Gunfight: IGP Kashmir
Says one among killed militant Jan Mohd was involved in killing of Bank Manager Vijay Kumar Two LeT militants were killed in an overnight gunfight in Kanjuilar arsa of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday. Official sources told GNS that two militants associated with LeT were killed with police and security forces in Kanjuilar. Meanwhile […]
J&K reports 18 new covid-19 cases
Jammu and Kashmir reported 18 new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said that fifteen cases were reported from Jammu division and three from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 454373—166563 in Jammu division and 287810 in Kashmir. Giving […]
SDM Uri appeals people not to move near the forest areas
SDM Uri appeals people not to move near the forest areas to avoid man animal conflict. Parents not to allow children to move outside their homes especially in the morning & evening time. Administration is taking necesssary measures in consultation with Wildlife Dept to save precious human lives from man animal conflict.
Water crisis, forest fires loom over Jammu due to dry weather conditions
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Drinking water crisis is increasing in the Jammu region while the low water level in river Jhelum is also indicating similar problems in Kashmir. Due to the low water level in river Jhelum already dozens of lift irrigation schemes have become defunct triggering concerns among the farmers for the paddy […]
