COVID-19: Govt evacuates 3,98,370 stranded JK residents; 2,79,031 via Lakhanpur, 1,19,339 through special trains
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 05: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 3,98,370 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, […]
Centre approves Rs. 4 cr for up-gradation of Soil testing labs in Kmr
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare GOI has approved Rs 4 crores for up-gradation of Soil Testing labs across the valley. The Director Agriculture Kashmir Altaf Aijaz Andrabi said this while chairing a review meeting to take stock of various activities undertaken by the department at the grass roots level. He […]
Army trooper killed, 2 others injured along LoC in north Kashmir
An army trooper was killed and two others were injured as India and Pakistan troops traded fire along the Line of Control at Naugam sector in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, reported a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS). Unidentified sources told GNS that the Pakistani army targeted army posts in Naugam sector in which […]
J-K records highest spike as 1,251 test positive for COVID-19
Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday reported 1,251 new COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day count so far, taking its tally to 42241. This is for the third day in a row that Jammu and Kashmir recorded cases in excess of one thousand. With 86 travelers among the cases, official sources told GNS that 739 of them […]
Lt Governor Sinha greets Teaching fraternity on Teachers’ Day
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05: In his Teachers’ Day Message, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the teaching fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir. Following is the full text of the Lt Governor’s Teachers’ Day Message: Dear Teachers, Students and Friends, 1. Accept my heartiest greetings on the occasion of Teachers Day. I especially wish to congratulate […]
“Union Territory Level Awards for Teaching fraternity from next year”, Lt Governor
Lt Governor launches SCERT, ECCE for evolving education sector in the UT Projects worth Rs 20 Crore dedicated for accentuating overall education infrastructure in the UT Commends Teaching Fraternity for their role in the Nation Building process SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 5: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today greeted the teaching fraternity across J&K on the occasion of Teachers’ Day which is […]
PDF for immediate release of political leaders to pave way for political process
Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) on Saturday has urged for immediate release of all political detunes including former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, to initiate a meaningful political process in Jammu and Kashmir. According to statement issued to KNS reads, the party has also stressed the need for establishment of a civilian government to address the socio-political […]
Gunfight rages in Kupwara forest
Srinagar: A gunfight between militants and government forces broke out in the forests of frontier district Kupwara on Saturday afternoon, police said. “Encounter has started in the forest area of Dana Behak, Warnow area of Kupwara. Police and Army are on the job. Further details shall follow, ” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted. KR
Modern machinery to improve income of farmers and lessen labor dependency in Ganderbal
Sofi Ayaz Ganderbal, September 05: In order to help farmers who are experiencing difficulties to carry out agricultural activities, Agriculture Department distributed paddy Threshers Panchayat Raj Institutions in District Ganderbal. In a function organized by a Sub divisional Agriculture Officer, 56 threshers were handed over to Sarpanch’s, Panch’s and members of Block Development Councils across […]
Let markets open 7 days a week: Retailers Association of India writes to DC Srinagar
Srinagar: Concerned over the extended lockdown in Srinagar, especially in the Central Business District, the Retailers Association of India (RAI) has approached the Jammu and Kashmir government seeking opening of markets for all seven days a week. The RAI, the apex body of retailers in India, having around 13,667 member establishments, and providing employment to […]
