Cold wave tightens grip over J&K, Ladakh
Srinagar: Cold conditions continued in Jammu and Kashmir with all meteorological stations in the Valley recording sub-zero temperature with Pahalgam tourist resort being the coldest on Thursday. A MeT department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.8°C, the same as on the previous night. The temperature was 0.9°C below normal during […]
Online Threat To Scribes: Police Raids Atleast 7 Locations In Kashmir
Some of Them Detained For Questioning Srinagar, Nov 24: Police on Thursday carried out raids at at-least seven locations in Srinagar, Pulwama and Budgam districts in connection with purported online threat issued to Valley-based journalists. A senior Police officer told GNS that the houses which were searched include that of journalist Showkat A Motta in […]
New initiatives
Central government along with the J & K administration have taken many initiatives for the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir especially those districts which are near the borders. Recently the Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas, Labour and Employment visited Kupwara district and inaugurated many developmental projects. He was briefed by Deputy […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 23: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Palli, Barwal, Nagri and adjoining areas shall remain affected on November 24 from 10 am to 12 noon. Similarly, the power supply to Lakhri, Thara Kalyal, Gurah, Ludera, Garh and adjoining areas shall remain affected on November 24 from 9 […]
Dir Horticulture visits Industrial Growth Centre Lassipora, Fruit Plant Nursery Bijbehara
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 23: Director Horticulture Kashmir, who is also Mission Director, Integrated Development of Horticulture, G. R. Mir today visited Industrial Growth Centre (IGC) Lassipora, Pulwama and Fruit Plant Nursery Bijbehara Anantnag. He was accompanied by Deputy Director Horticulture and respective Chief Horticulture Officers. During his visit to IGC Lassipora, dir inspected various CA stores, grading […]
SKUAST-J, KVIB discuss establishing of Agri Enterprises among unemployed JK of youth
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 23: An Interface interactive session was held today at SKUAST Jammu. The interactive session was presided by Dr. J. P. Sharma Vice Chancellor SKUAST Jammu along with Dr. Hina Shafi Vice Chairperson J&K KVIB. Among other officers present were Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer J&K KVIB, Director Extension SKAUST Jammu and officers of KVIB […]
Silences of the Constitution being exploited by all’: SC on appointment of CECs, ECs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) heads an institution, though with his truncated tenure, he cannot do anything substantial and added that “silences of the Constitution” is being exploited by all as it expressed concern at the absence of a law governing the appointments of CECs and Election Commissioners (ECs). […]
Rain-hit tie hands India T20 series win in New Zealand
NAPIER: A depleted India won the Twenty20 series against New Zealand 1-0 after the rain-hit third match between the sides ended in a tie in Napier on Tuesday. Chasing 161 for victory, India were 75-4 after nine overs when rain forced the players off the ground at McLean Park. Even after the rain relented, play […]
Twin blasts in Jerusalem kill at least 1, injure 14: officials
At least one person was killed and 14 wounded in two separate explosions targeting bus stops in Jerusalem Wednesday, security and medical officials said, with Israel’s public security minister calling them “attacks.” An explosion at a bus stop at the western exit from Jerusalem killed a man and wounded 11. A separate blast at another […]
At minus 0.8 degree Celsius, Srinagar records first sub-zero temperature of season
Srinagar, Nov 23: For the first time this season, the minimum temperature dropped below the freezing point in Srinagar on Wednesday, as per the Meteorological (MeT) department. According to the weatherman, the coming days would witness a further drop in minimum temperatures across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. “Minimum temperature dropped below the freezing point […]
