35-yr-old woman found hanging in Kulgam
A 35-year-old woman was found hanging near her native village in Yarikhan area of Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday morning, officials said here. An official told the the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a woman (name withheld) was found hanging with walnut tree today morning, some 100 meters from her […]
Rich culture
Kashmir has a rich culture and traditional crafts. If the craftsmen gets proper environment and financial assistance their socio economic life can turn to better. There have thousands of people connected with different crafts and they have got these skills in the families. J&K is known for its exquisite crafts and craftsmanship. With the […]
JK reports 708 fresh positive cases, 459669 recovered
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 07:The Government today informed that 708 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today; 65 from Jammu division and 643 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 469749. Moreover, 665 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 147 […]
Pr Secy Jal Shakti Tours B’la, takes holistic review on implementation of JJM, other Schemes
Also interacts with PRIs, locals BARAMULLA, AUGUST 07: Principal Secretary, Jal Shakti, Ashok Kumar Parmar today visited Baramulla district and held a detailed appraisal of various schemes and programmes implemented by Jal Shakti Department here. During the visit, the Principal Secretary convened a meeting with the senior officers of district administration at Dak Bungalow […]
Govt Not To Allow Muharram Procession From GuruBazaar to Dalgate Tomorrow
Authorities have decided not to allow Muharram procession on 8th Muharram through city centre here tomorrow. In a handout to GNS, the police said that the Muharram procession from Guru Bazar to Dal Gate in Srinagar has not been allowed by the authorities. “General public is requested to respect rule of law and don’t appreciate/endorse […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, AUGUST 06: Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Birpur, Channi Himmat, Marble Market, Chowadhi and adjoining areas shall remain affected on August 07 from 7 am to 12 noon. Similarly, the power supply to Industry, Rakh, Vijaypur and adjoining areas shall remain affected on August 07 from 8 […]
J&K Reports 796 Covid-19 Cases, No Death
Jammu and Kashmir reported 796 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. They said that 136 cases were reported from Jammu division and 660 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 469041. Among the cases, 172419 are from Jammu […]
MeT forecasts scattered light to moderate rain in J&K
SRINAGAR – Weatherman on Saturday forecast scattered light to moderate rains and thunderstorm in Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. A meteorological department official also predicted similar weather for the subsequent two days. Regarding minimum temperature, he said, there was a slight drop in mercury at most places in Kashmir and Jammu division. Srinagar, […]
New connectivity
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has been able to construct new roads and provide connectivity to the non accessible areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The socio economic conditions in these areas will change to better after these road projects are completed. According to official data, road length in J&K has increased to 41,141 kilometres […]
Lt Governor launches major initiatives with a vision for prosperous tribal community
Schemes by Tribal Affairs Department will unleash the productive potential of youth, holistic development of tribal community free from all discrimination, fear and insecurity: Lt Governor Availing provisions under Public Services Guarantee Act to be made completely online, announces the LG Online Public Services now linked with timelines laid down under Public Services Guarantee Act; […]