Militants Attack in Shopian, no injury: Police
Srinagar, April 19:Militants fired upon minority guard at Herpora Batagund area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday. A top police officer told GNS that militants fired upon minority guard from a distance, which was retaliated by gaurds. In this incident no loss of life or injury was reported. Meanwhile whole area has been […]
Kashmir’s unsung Heroes: 113 PDD employees die, 63 injured due to electrocution since 2010
Over 110 regularized as well as temporary employees of Power Development Department (PDD) have lost their lives due to electrocution in the past more than one decade in Kashmir, figures reveal. According to the figures available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a total of 113 regularized as well as casual laborers, daily wagers […]
D&FCO seals 4 Bakery Shops
Taking strong note of the video that went viral on social media showing a worker of bakery unit kneading dough with his feet, the Drugs and Food Control Organisation (D&FCO) today launched a drive here to check the sanitary and hygienic requirements of Food Safety and Standards in district Srinagar. During the drive four bakery […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, APRIL 18: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Raghunath Bazar, Residency Road, Wazarat Road, Kanak Mandi, Rajinder Bazar and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 19 from 7 am to 11 am. Similarly, the power supply to Gajansoo and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 19 from 8 am to […]
Commissioner Secretary Floriculture chairs meeting on restoration of Shalimar Bagh
SRINAGAR, APRIL 18: Commissioner Secretary, Floriculture, Gardens and Parks, Sheikh Fayaz, today visited Mughul Garden, Shalimar Bagh, to review proposed plan regarding conservation and restoration of the historic spot. In this regard, he, later, convened a meeting with Director and other senior officers of Department of Floriculture Kashmir, Deputy Director Archives, Archaeology and Museum, Executive […]
I/C Chief Horticulture Officer Poonch Suspended
Authorities on Thursday placed under suspension S. Satvir Singh, I/C Chief Horticulture Officer Poonch with immediate effect. “Pending enquiry, S. Satvir Singh, I/C Chief Horticulture Officer Poonch is placed under suspension with immediate effect, in terms of Rule-31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification Control & Appeal) Rules. 1956,” reads the order by […]
One Railway Protection Force personnel dead, another injured in Pulwama militant attack
A Railway Protection Force personnel was killed while as another was injured in a militant attack in Kakapora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday. A top police officer told GNS that two cops of Railway Protection Force were injured after militants attack them at Kakapora. Both the injured personnel were shifted to nearby […]
Non-local woman critical in scuffle at Srinagar’s Lasjan area
A non-local woman was injured in a scuffle at Lasjan area of Srinagar on Monday. Official sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a scuffle broke out between two non-local groups in Lasjan. In the incident a lady identified as Fatima bano was injured. They said that she was rushed to PHC Chattergam for […]
Ancient Khanqahi Sokhta at Nawa Kadal not being repaired
By: Mudasir Khan VOV Srinagar Khanaqahi Sokhta at Nawa Kadal in Downtown Srinagar is in a very deplorable condition with no attention from the government. Downtown Srinagar remained the seat of power in the medieval period and Dedmar in the ancient times was up to the present at Nawa Kadal areas. According to the sources […]
“Awaam Ki Awaaz” Lt Governor shares inspiring stories of the Change-makers rendering selfless service to society
Appreciates invaluable suggestions from public; assures objective action Government committed to the welfare of the poor, marginalized & the vulnerable sections of the society: LG Various new initiatives have given wings to a common man’s dreams, says the LG A promising future awaits J&K: Lt Governor LG conveys his heartfelt appreciation to the countless women […]
