Mild intensity earthquake hits Rajouri in J-K; no damage reported
Jammu: An earthquake of 3.6 magnitude struck Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Thursday, but there was no report of any damage, officials said. The epicentre of the tremor, which occurred at 3.49 am, was the mountainous areas of Rajouri, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The depth of the earthquake was 10 […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, AUGUST 16: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Ramgarh, Mahal, Abtal, Nanga, Raghunath Bazar, Residency Road, Wazarat Road, Kanak Mandi, Rajinder Bazar and adjoining areas will remain affected on August 19 from 6 am to 10 am. Similarly, the power supply to Jhajjar Kotli, Dansal, Jindrah, Battal Manwal, Surinsar, […]
Kashmir Willow Wicker Gaining Popularity After Adopting Modern Designs
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: For the first time in decades Kashmir-made willow wicker items are gaining popularity all across the world after adopting new look and modern designs. 58-year-old Bashir Ahmad Dar, who is running “Shaaksaz Willow Wicker Craft Producer Company limited” at Peerpora in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal District started in 2020, claimed that wicker willow […]
Female body recovered from Sindh in Ganderbal
The dead body of an unknown woman was recovered from Nallah Sindh in Ganderbal district on Wednesday, officials said. The body of the woman was recovered in Pathribal near Rayill Gund, Ganderbal. They said that police had taken cognizance and started investigation. (KS)
Housing challenge
In order to provide affordable houses to the weaker sections of the society, the J & K government is working on different models. Recently LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Affordable Rental Housing Complex at Sunjwan. He dedicated the facility to the work force & weaker section of Jammu Kashmir; handed over the keys of the […]
LG Sinha Inaugurates ‘Golden Glory Eco Park’ At Sonamarg
Paid tributes to the freedom fighters and martyrs ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ is also a grand occasion for the society to pay tribute to its sons and daughters, who have succeeded in reaching the pinnacle in diverse fields and played significant role in the nation building: LG Sinha LG reiterates UT Administration’s commitment to creating […]
I-Day: ADGP Vijay Kumar Among 55 JKP Officers Awarded Police Medal for Gallantry
ADGP Vijay Kumar is among fifty five Police officers from Jammu and Kashmir Police awarded the prestigious Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG) for their utmost dedication and determination towards their services, by the President of India. An official in the knowhow of things told GNS that besides ADGP Vijay Kumar, the other police officers bestowed […]
Youth potential
Both central and UT governments are working together to provide space and platforms for the youth to show their talent. Recently LG Manoj Sinha saidYoung engineers’ expertise will be instrumental in driving the mission of Make in India and Start Up India: Their ideas and solutions can pave the way for a more inclusive and […]
Security Forces Put On High Alert In Jammu And Kashmir Ahead Of Independence Day
SRINAGAR, Aug 13: Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, security forces have been put on high alert in the Union Territory to ensure the safety and security of the people. The heightened security measures are also being implemented as a precautionary step to prevent any untoward incidents or threats during this significant national event. Inspector General […]
CS for carrying out QC before declaring villages as Model category under SBM
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11: With the Independence Day coming close by, the Chief Secretary, DrArun Kumar Mehta, today took review of the districts which were lagging behind in declaration of their villages as ‘Model Category’ under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Grameen. The Government is aspiring to declare the whole UT as the ODF+ by 15th […]
