Grenade attack at Hari Singh High street, 05 civilians suffer minor injuries
Five civilians were injured after suspected militants hurled a grenade towards security forces in Hari Singh High street near Amira Kadal area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Tuesday afternoon. Confirming the incident a police officer told GNS that militants lobbed a grenade on security forces in Hari Singh High Street, however it missed the […]
Grenade lobbed at Hari Singh High Street Lal Chowk
Suspected militants on Tuesday lobbed a grenade in Hari Singh High Street area of commercial hub Lal Chowk. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a grenade was lobbed by suspected militants at Hari Singh High Street in the afternoon. However, further details in this regard are being collected, they said, adding […]
Taliban militants capture sixth provincial Afghan capital
Taliban militants captured a sixth provincial Afghan capital on Monday, a lawmaker said, after they ousted Afghan security forces from border towns and trade routes as US-led foreign forces pull out. The Taliban, fighting to reimpose strict Islamic law after their 2001 ouster, have stepped up their campaign to defeat the government as foreign forces […]
Shakib stars as Australia hit new low in T20 Internationals
DHAKA: All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan took four wickets as Bangladesh skittled out Australia for their lowest ever Twenty20 International total of 62 to seal the series 4-1 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday. Chasing 123 for victory, the visitors crashed out in 13.4 overs with Shakib returning figures of 4-9 with his left-arm […]
US says it is up to Afghans to defend country as Taliban take more territory
The United States said it was up to Afghan security forces to defend the country after Taliban militants captured a sixth provincial capital on Monday, along with border towns and trade routes. President Joe Biden has said the US military mission in Afghanistan will end on August 31, arguing that the Afghan people must decide […]
Himachal Pradesh’s Covid Clock Ticking Again With Positivity Rate At 1.9%
With over 40 students in three districts of Shimla, Chamba and Mandi testing positive and active cases exceeding the 2,000-mark in the past fortnight, Himachal Pradesh has once again raised concerns within weeks of the Covid-19 unlocking. The reports come even amid warmings that the deadly second wave hasn’t fully receded yet. Chief Minister Jairam […]
Responsive administration
LG Manoj Sinha in recent high level meetings of his administration has asked his officers to be responsive to the needs of the people and also intervene wherever it is necessary so that people have a visible feel of the government. In this direction recently he held the meeting with his officers regarding the possible […]
Trooper injured in landmine blast in Kupwara
An army trooper was injured in a land mine blast at Keran in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday, officials said. They told GNS that the trooper accidently stepped into the mine blast and suffered injuries. Identified as M Singh, they said, the trooper was airlifted to Badmibagh Srinagar for specialized treatment. (GNS)
Sports Council, JK Hockey Association organize hockey match
Advisor Khan reaffirms govt’s commitment of sports infra promotion in all panchayats JAMMU, AUGUST 09: As part of ongoing week long Independence day celebrations, Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council in collaboration with JK Hockey Association organised a hockey match at Green-field Ghandhinagar Jammu here today. Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Ahmad Khan, who is also […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, AUGUST 09: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Bari Brahmana and adjoining areas shall remain affected on August 10 from 7 am to 8 am. Similarly, the power supply to Ransoo, Bharakh, Kotla and Shiv Khori etc shall remain affected on August 10 from 10 am to 4 […]
