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 […]
South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Kulgam
Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Mishipora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Mishipora. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, […]
Earthquake of 5.1 Magnitude Hits J&K
Srinagar: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. They said that an earthquake, with epicentre at Afghanistan-Tajikistan border was felt at 1.05 pm. Strong tremors were felt, causing panic among people, they said. However, there were no reports of any loss of life or […]
Now 12-year-old Girl Killed By Predator in Boniyar Baramulla.
After two incidents in last few days involving killing of two children, a 12-year-old girl has now fallen prey to a predator at Batangi Boniyar in Baramulla district. Reports reaching GNS said that a girl identified as Rutba Manzoor daughter of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat was pounced upon by a wild animal and taken away to […]
Smart city
Jammu is being developed as a smart city and many projects are underway to make it more attractive for the visitors. Central government has been funding both Srinagar and Jammu smart city projects which includes the metro projects for these two cities. Recently LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated some of the projects of Jammu city […]
Two LeT militants killed in swift encounter in Srinagar, one cop injured: Police
Two militants of LeT militant outfit killed whileas cop injured in swift encounter in Bemina area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Monday evening. Police while informing on its official Twitter handle said that in a swift encounter by Srinagar Police, two LeT militants were killed whileas one cop sustained injury in Bemina area […]
