“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
England beat big rival Australia by 2 runs in Twenty20 thriller
England beat great rival Australia by two runs in a Twenty20 thriller that went down to the final ball to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series here. Chasing 163 to win at the empty Rose Bowl on Friday, Australia collapsed from 124-1 after 14 overs to fall short on 160-6 in its first […]
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 […]
‘Rare, dangerous’ heat wave to hit California, US West
LOS ANGELES: A record heat wave with temperatures of up to 125 Fahrenheit (49 Celsius) was set to punish California starting on Friday as another extreme weather event raised risks of more forest fires and rolling blackouts. The “deadly heat wave” of “rare, dangerous and very possibly fatal” temperatures was forecast across Southern California for […]
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 […]
6-year-old boy drowns in Dal interiors in Srinagar’s Rainawari
Srinagar: A 6-year-old boy drowned to death in the interiors of Dal Lake at Dug Mohalla area of Rainawari in Srinagar on Saturday, an official said. He identified the minor as Ibrahim Ahmad Sheikh, son of Imtiyaz Ahmad Sheikh of Rainawari. Ibrahim’s body was later fished out and was taken to Gousia Hospital Khanyar where […]
COVID-19: India records another million cases in 13 days; tally 4 million
India’s COVID-19 infection tally sprinted past 40 lakh, just 13 days after it crossed 30 lakh, with a record 86,432 cases being reported in a day, while recoveries have surged to 31,07,223 on Saturday pushing the recovery rate to 77.23 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry, reported Press Trust of India. The total […]
Pattan gunfight: Three killed Hizb militants buried in Sonmarg
Jammu and Kashmir police on Saturday morning buried all three Hizbul Mujhaideen militants, who were killed in Yeddipora area of Pattan in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, in Sonmarg in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal District, reported a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO). Unidentified police officials told that the killed militants were identified as Hanan Bilal […]
