On Independence Day, Plantation Drive held in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 15: On the eve of Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department conducted a ceremonial plantation programme at BSF Camp, Botanical Garden here today. The plantation programme was held in collaboration with Divisional Administration Kashmir and BSF as part of the “Green J&K Drive- 2020”. During the programme Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal […]
66 travelers among 532 new covid-19 cases take J&K total past 28000 Mark
Sixty-six travelers were among 532 persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, official sources said on Saturday. The new cases, 108 from Jammu division and 424 from Kashmir Valley, take the overall tally to past 28000-mark, official sources told GNS. Giving district-wise break-up of the cases, […]
Rana pitches for preserving secular ethos, democratic spirit
Describing secular character and democratic foundations as biggest strength of India, Provincial President National Conference Mr Devender Singh Rana today underscored the crucial need for amity, brotherhood and harmony between various segments of the society. Hoisting tricolour on 74th Independence Day at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan here this morning, Mr Rana said the best way to celebrate […]
Modi promises Assembly polls in J-K; no word on statehood
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s declaration on Saturday that the elections to Jammu and Kashmir Assembly soon after the delimitation was complete has put an end to the scepticism surrounding this subject but there was no promise of the statehood status to be restored simultaneously. Jammu and Kashmir residents, who were waiting for an authentic word on the Assembly […]
CRPF Officer, Who Served In Kashmir, Awarded 7th Gallantry Medal In 4-Years
New Delhi: CRPF officer Naresh Kumar was on Friday awarded yet another gallantry medal, his seventh in the last four years, for leading his troops in an operation that resulted in the killing of three terrorists who attacked a security force camp near the Srinagar airport in 2017. The 35-year-old assistant commandant (AC), who joined […]
Khawaja, Head axed as Australia confirm England tour
MELBOURNE: Australia’s limited-overs tour of England will go ahead this month at bio-secure venues, officials said on Friday, after its players were given government clearance to travel. The confirmation ensures Australians will pad up for their first internationals in nearly six months, with Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Lyon and Marcus Stoinis recalled to the squad, while […]
Government announces LGs Gold medal for meritorious public service
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 15: Government today announced Lieutenant Governor’s Gold Medal for honesty, integrity and meritorious public service for the year 2020. The officers who have been nominated for the medal are Dr. Mohit Gera, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, J&K; Anand Jain, Director, Anti Corruption Bureau, J&K; Dr. Shamim Ahmad Wani, Special Secretary, Finance […]
PM’s I-Day speech displayed live on screens in Srinagar
For the first time in 74 years, Jammu and Kashmir administration had installed LED screens at important locations in Srinagar displaying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech live. Projectors were installed at TRC crossing, Jehangir Chowk, and other parts of Srinagar. “The prime minister’s speech was displayed live on the big screens. This was […]
Unionists will come out like frogs after assembly poll bugle: J-K BJP Gen Sec
Bharatiya Janata Party Jammu and Kashmir General Secretary Ashok Koul Saturday stirred a row by calling unionist leaders “frogs”, saying, “Let election time come, all the political leaders will come out to join the fray.” “Prime Minister Narendera Modi has announced the elections will be held in J-K and there will be ministers and chief […]
SAFETY OF POLITICAL WORKERS
Government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to make more arrangements for the safety and security of those political workers who are working on the ground especially the panchayat members after the recent killings. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha recently asked panchayat members in Kashmir to take care of their safety and also promised […]
