Ganderbal district to be developed as a focused tourist destination
By: Sofi Ayaz VOV Ganderbal The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to focus on Ganderbal district for tourism development. In this direction Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal discussed the district tourism master plan and said that the District Tourism Development Council would be established in Ganderbal. Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal held a detailed discussion on requirements […]
Div Com expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conclusion of Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Talking to media Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Friday said that due to the public support and cooperation Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid Srinagar concluded peacefully led by Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. He said that it is the reflection of the growing peaceful atmosphere in Srinagar […]
Political Parties In Kashmir Welcome Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s Release From House Arrest
SRINAGAR, Sept 22: Political parties in Kashmir on Friday welcomed the release of Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from his over-four-year house arrest in the wake of the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution in 2019. National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah expressed hope that the Mirwaiz would be allowed to roam about […]
Driver killed, 6 injured in Qazigund accident
Qazigund: A driver was killed while six of the family members were injured in an accident at Levdora area of Qazigund along the Jammu-Srinagar highway in Kulgam district. An official said that a vehicle bearing registration number (JK06B 0901), en route from Srinagar, collided with a truck traveling near the Walnut factory in Qazigund. “The […]
Mirwaiz Umer Farooq Returns to Jamia Masjid After Four Years
SRINAGAR: Incumbent Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq will lead Friday prayers at historic Jamia Masjid at Nowhatta Srinagar after a gap of four years, official sources said. They told GNS that the administration has taken the decision after due consultation with different law enforcement agencies. Notably, Mirwaiz was placed under house arrest on August 4, […]
Development projects
Many development projects are underway and the government is closely monitoring these projects across Jammu and Kashmir. Many new projects are being started and recently Lt Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated lays foundation stones for various development projects in Sopore. He dedicated these projects to the people to improve the overall quality of life; remove the […]
GCW MA Road holds Science event; Sourabh Bhagat felicitates winner students
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: The Government College for Women M A Road Srinagar today organised one day Science event in collaboration with Department of Science and Technology. The event covered two broad themes of Artificial Intelligence and Genetic engineering in treatment of diseases about which the students from various city colleges made some oral and some […]
Skilled workforce
In the higher education sector J&K government is trying to make some big changes so that the universities become centers of research and innovation. Recently Lt Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Foundation Day Ceremony of University of Jammu. He highlights the key role of Jammu University in all-round and speedy development of the nation. […]
Washington, Riyadh exploring mutual defence pact: New York Times
AMERICAN and Saudi officials are discussing the terms of a mutual defence treaty that would resemble military pacts that the US has with allies such as Japan and South Korea — in a bid to get Saudi Arabia to normalise relations with Israel, the New York Times reported. Under the agreement, both sides would pledge […]
Around 40 goats, sheep perish in lightning strike in highlands of Banihal
Jammu: Around 40 goats and sheep have been killed after lightning struck highlands of Doligam/Hinjhal Top of Banihal area in Ramban district last night, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that a police team and officials from concerned department rushed to the far-flung village after information was received. So far there are details that […]
