Shopian Encounter: 01 militant killed, operation on
One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter at Nadigam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday. Official sources told GNS, that one militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained. Earlier Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and […]
Ceasefire: Process to open border tourism on LoC underway, say officials
In the backdrop of the fresh ceasefire agreement between two neighboring countries, the administration is gearing up to promote border tourism at the Line of Control (LoC) and have written the authorities in Kashmir for the approval. The two neighboring countries including India and Pakistan have agreed to adhere to all ceasefire agreements since February […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 01: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Roop Nagar, Lower Roop Nagar, Housing Colony, Chinor, Durga Nagar, Buta Nagar and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 03 from 9 am to 3 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Patoli Brahmana, Domana, Barnai, Purkhoo, Mishriwala, Baba Talab, […]
Tourism: An undisputable allurement for tourists in J&K
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 01: “If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here”. This Persian couplet itself defines the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir when it comes to the Tourism potential of the Union Territory. Jammu and Kashmir encompasses tropical, subtropical and temperate climatic weather patterns, which therefore make […]
Div Com Kashmir chairs meeting regarding utility shifting on Srinagar Semi Ring Road
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 01: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today chaired a meeting regarding utility shifting of Power Transmission on Srinagar Semi Ring Road (SRR), here. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Budgam through VC, Chief Engineers of KPDCL, KPTCL, PWD R&B, PHE, I&FC, General Manager PGCIL Kashmir, Project Director NHAI, […]
Unidentified Persons Throw Acid On 24-Year-old Girl in Srinagar
Unknown persons threw acid on a 24-year-old girl in Safakadal area on Tuesday evening, officials said. They told GNS that the girl (name withheld), a resident of Eid Gah came under attack at Usmani Colony Wantpora. The girl, they said, has been evacuated from the site to SMHS Hospital for treatment. A police official confirming […]
J&K Reports 9 Covid-19 Deaths, 2751 Fresh Cases
Jammu and Kashmir reported 2751 covid-19 cases, up by 201 from yesterday, even as nine persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24-hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said 1105 of the fresh cases were confirmed from Jammu Division and 1646 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total count to 438176. Regarding the fresh fatalities, […]
Policeman Shot at in Shopian
A policeman was shot at and injured by militants at Amishijipora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday. A top police officer told GNS that the gunmen fired upon the policeman identified as Shabir Ahmad, leaving him critically injured. The policeman was shifted to hospital where the status of his condition is not immediately […]
ICDS Centres deprived of food-supply in North Kashmir’s Kralgund
Handwara, Feb 1: The ICDS Project of Langate in North Kashmir’s Handwara continues to remain in the headlines for bad reasons. Reports said that scores of Anganwari Centres in the Kralgund area have not received the nutrition (allocated diet) from the last two years. These Centres, as per the locals, are Kralgund A, B, […]
Heritage building of old secretariat in shambles needs attention of authorities
Heritage building of old secretariat in shambles needs attention of authorities By: Mudasir Khan VOV Srinagar Heritage building of the old secretariat is in a bad shape as it needs the attention of the authorities as it was once the seat of power and the main secretariat to govern Jammu and Kashmir after 1947. Most […]
