Kokernag Gunfight: Armyman dead, operation underway
An Army trooper has been killed in ongoing encounter at Watnar Kokernag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. A senior police officer told GNS that in intial exchange of firing one army trooper of 19RR received serious bullet wound. He was immediately shifted to nearby hospital for treatment, however he succumbed to his injuries, the […]
South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Anantnag
Encounter broke out im wee hours between militants and government forces in Watnar Kokernag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district Saturday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Kokernag. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired […]
Gujrat tourist dies of cardiac arrest in Gulmarg
A tourist from Gujrat died of a cardiac arrest in the world-famous ski resort Gulmarg of Kashmir Valley. Official sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a 71-year-old tourist from Gujrat complained of chest pain. He was shifted from the hotel to Primary Health Centre Gulmarg where doctors referred him to Tangmarg Hospital. He […]
One person drowns, another critically injured in Rajouri
A man died while another one got seriously injured in an incident of drowning that took place at Siada Ladoth in Rajouri, an official said. Official told local news agency—Kashmir News Observer(KNO) that deceased have been identified as Mohammad Noorani son of Mohammad Ayub resident of Shambar Gharat while the injured has been identified as […]
Government to close down Tulip Garden from Monday
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar There has been an unusual rise in temperatures, dry weather conditions and they have resulted in withering of Tulip flowers along with other varieties of flowers in Kashmir valley. Due to the withering of Tulips, the J & K government has decided to close down Asia’s largest Tulip Garden […]
E-Governance
Government of Jammu and Kashmir has been working for e-administration in order to provide prompt disposal of files. Due to the hectic efforts of the administration, an effective, efficient E-Good Governance system has been established here. Government has recently made 180 services made online with feedback mechanisms. According to the J&K government, due to this […]
A young Kashmir girl memorises Quran in 38 days
For the first time, a young girl memorised 30 chapters of the holy Quran in just 38 days. She is part of nine girls from Kashmir who have completed memorising 30 chapters of the holy Quran within a year. Hailing from Srinagar, Bandipora and Kupwara, these girls are aged between 11 to 18 years. One […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, APRIL 15: Superintending Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, O&M Circle, Kathua has informed that the power supply to Logate Industry, PHE, Sahar and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 16 from 9 am to 1 pm.
Dr. Samoon reviews progress on action plan for RPL skill training to women SHGs through Polytechnic Colleges, ITIs
SRINAGAR, APRIL 15: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD), Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon today remarked that proper training and upskilling of working class and low income people should be done on priority to uplift their economic as well as social conditions. The Principal Secretary made these comments while chairing a meet to review the progress […]
Director Agriculture inaugurates awareness camp at Zisbal & Hajinnar villages of Tral, Pulwama
SRINAGAR, APRIL 15: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammed Iqbal today visited Zisbal Laam and Hajinnar area of Tral in district Pulwama and inaugurated awareness programs in the respective villages. Speaking on the occasion, the Director reiterated the department’s commitment to provide every possible support to the farmer’s vis-à-vis technical guidance, better marketing facilities. He […]
