Court jails Suu Kyi for four years; junta chief halves term
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta chief reduced the prison sentence of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to two years on Monday, soon after she was jailed for four years for incitement against the military and breaching Covid-19 rules. Suu Kyi, 76, has been detained since the generals staged a coup and ousted her government on February […]
Rahul Gandhi submits in Lok Sabha list of farmers who died during agitation
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday submitted in the Lok Sabha a list of farmers who died during the farm laws agitation. Speaking during Zero Hour, Gandhi, who had also given an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha seeking compensation for the families of farmers who died during farm laws protest, said more than 700 […]
Smart Schools
There are modern methods to impart education on children and the J & K administration is trying to redefine its education system. Smart Schools is one of the concepts of modern education and is being introduced in a big way here. Recently the LG Manoj Sinha launched Smart Schools in Tribal Areas of Jammu and […]
Kashmir, Ladakh Reels Under Freezing Cold Conditions
Drass Records Minus 18.4°C, Gulmarg Coldest In Valley With Minus 7.0°C Amid clear skies, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh recorded freezing cold conditions with world famous skiing resort of Gulmarg recording minus minimum of 7.0°C while Drass in Ladakh had season’s coldest night at minus 18.4°C. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar, the […]
Hyderpora Encounter: We have high hopes from magisterial probe, says victim’s family
Srinagar, Dec 06: The families of Hyderpora victims are pinning hopes on a magisterial probe even though the additional deputy commissioner (ADC) probing the incident is yet to submit his final report. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) family of Hyderpora victims said that till now they don’t have any information about the submission […]
Covid Containment: Enforcement teams recover Rs 21,900 fine from violators in Ramban
1184 vaccinated, 1977 samples collected RAMBAN, DECEMBER 06: Continuing the enforcement drive to implement Covid protocol across the district Ramban, the Enforcement teams today fined scores of violators for roaming without wearing face masks and not maintaining physical distance. The enforcement teams, during the inspection in their respective jurisdictions, recovered a fine of Rs 21,900 […]
Kashmir vegetables, other Agri commodities showcased at Dubai (UAE)
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 06: Pursuing the Department’s vision of introducing/promoting the Kashmir based vegetables, spices, and other agriculture commodities on the global marketing platform, the Department of Agriculture Kashmir in collaboration with an international marketing group (Lulu Group) has showcased the Kashmir specific vegetables, spices, cereals, at Dubai (UAE). The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal […]
CS reviews RDD’s achievements under various CSS for FY 2021-22
Directs 100% geo-tagging of developmental works, de-weeding under PMAY(G), capacity building of PRI members JAMMU, DECEMBER 06: The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting to review the progress achieved by the Rural Development Department under various centrally sponsored schemes. It was informed that under MGNREGA, the Department has registered 98% expenditure […]
J&K Reports 2 Covid-19 Deaths, 108 New Case
Jammu and Kashmir reported 108 new covid-19 cases while as two persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. 22 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 86 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 337915. There were deaths, one each from the Valley and Jammu […]
After rains and snow, sunshine in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir
By: Mudasir Khan VOV Srinagar Bright sun shine on Monday noon gave a new life to the residents of Srinagar as they ventured out from their homes, were confined in their rooms on Sunday due to the heavy rains while snow was witnessed in the hilly areas of Kashmir. Sun shine on Monday, provided much […]
