Qatari PM, Taliban chief held ‘secret talks’ in Kandahar on May 12
WASHINGTON: The Qatari prime minister held secret talks with the supreme leader of the Taliban this month on resolving tension with the international community, a source briefed on the meeting said, signaling a new willingness by Afghanistan’s rulers to discuss ways to end their isolation. The May 12 meeting in Afghan city of Kandahar between […]
SIA raids underway at 9 locations in south Kashmir
Srinagar: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir is currently carrying out raids at nine different locations in three districts of South Kashmir, an official said on Thursday. An official said that that the SIA personnel accompanied by police and the paramilitary CRPF are carrying out raids at nine locations in three districts “The searches are […]
Intermittent rains unabated, more forecast till weekend in J&K
Srinagar,: Intermittent rains continued unabated in Jammu and Kashmir even as weatherman forecast wet weather to continue till weekend. A meteorological department official here told GNS said that intermittent light to moderate rain, thunder and lightning was “very likely” expected at many places during next 24 hours. On June 2, he said, intermittent light to […]
Lt Governor interacts with citizens to address grievances and to ensure time-bound delivery of key public services
Administrative machinery in J&K has been made more responsive and efficient in meeting the needs of the masses. Number of grievances registered on JKIGRAMS and overwhelming percentage of redressal is a sign of responsive administration: LG Sinha LG directs District Administration to ensure early disposal of grievances, non-discretionary approach towards decision-making and to build competitive […]
Body Found in River Jhelum Near Bijbehara, SDRF Starts Operation
A body was on Wednesday found floating over waters in Jhelum river near Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. They told GNS that the body was sighted by non-local labourers, who intimated the authorities about it. Soon after intimation, SDRF reaching the spot and subsequently started an operation to retrieve the body, they […]
DDC Member Booked After Man Accuses Him Of Assault, Harassment In Srinagar
SRINAGAR, May 31: Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday said it have booked a DDC member for wrongful restraint and voluntarily causing hurt after man accused him of assault and harassment in Srinagar. Srinagar police, informed that the DDC member Aijaz Hussain Rather has been booked under section 323 and 341 IPC. Police said the […]
Rains continue, more forecast as most places record below normal temp in J&K
Srinagar’: Rains continued to lash Jammu and Kashmir and barring Pahalgam and Kupwara, night temperature recorded below normal on Wednesday. The meteorological department here has also forecast widespread intermittent light to moderate rain, thunder and lightning with possibility of hailstorm and gusty winds at few places till Friday. A meteorological department official here that in […]
Infrastructure projects
In the past few years there has been a lot of focus on the completion of important infrastructure projects. Recently LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated key infrastructure projects at Ganderbal. He said the projects dedicated to the people of Ganderbal are testimony to the government’s commitment to accelerate the development of the district. Upgradation of rural […]
Fleming hails Jadeja’s ‘fairytale’ after topsy-turvy 18 months
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming was effusive in his praise for Ravindra Jadeja’s finishing heroics in the early hours of Tuesday. The left-hander showed nerves of steel under pressure to hit 10 off the last two balls and secure CSK their fifth IPL title which has them level with Mumbai Indians’ legacy as the most […]
Russia fires missiles on Kyiv in rare daytime attack
KYIV: Russia fired a barrage of missiles at Kyiv on Monday sending panicked residents running for shelter in an unusual daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital following overnight strikes. A series of explosions rang out in Kyiv on Monday as Russia targeted the city for the second time in 24 hours. The latest barrages hit […]
