Canada ups immigration targets to half million by 2025
OTTAWA: Canada will boost its immigration targets, hoping to welcome a record number of newcomers in order to address a worker shortage in the country, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced on Tuesday. “Canada needs more people,” Fraser told a news conference. A large chunk of the population is heading into retirement, according to recently released […]
Mainly dry weather forecast for 2 days in J&K, Mercury Falls To Minus 1.0°C In Gulmarg
Srinagar: Meteorological department here on Wednesday forecast ‘mainly dry weather’ in Jammu and Kashmir during the two days and a wet spell associated with the possibility of scattered light to moderate rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir from November 5 to 8. “Mainly dry weather over Jammu and Kashmir is expected till November 4,” […]
Traffic movement on Srinagar-Leh highway restored
Ganderbal: The traffic movement on Srinagar-Leh highway, which was suspended on Tuesday after fresh snowfall near Zoji La, was restored on Wednesday morning. An official said that the road was opened for both ways traffic today morning. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Traffic police on its official Twitter handle also informed that traffic on the highway […]
Industrial growth
The J & K government has taken a lot of steps for the ease of doing business. In this direction already they have introduced new industrial policy which has resulted in establishment of new units both in Jammu and Srinagar. Recently the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir held a review meeting to get feedback […]
Foreign Militant Among Three killed in Awantipora: ADGP Kashmir
Says Local Militant Mukhtiyar was involved in Killing 1 ASI of CRPF & 2 RPF personnel. Srinagar, November 01: Additional Director General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Tuesday said that three LeT militants including a foreigner were killed in Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. In a tweet while quoting ADGP Kashmir, […]
Atal Dulloo reviews status of Lumpy Skin Disease in JK
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 01: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review measures being put in place towards containment of spread of lumpy skin disease in Jammu and Kashmir. The concerned officers highlighted district wise present status of the disease besides elaborating on controlling measures being taken up […]
Advisor Bhatnagar visits Panchayat Badheri Samba, participates in B2V4 programme
Public participation in governance, PRIs key towards sustainable development: Advisor Bhatnagar SAMBA, NOVEMBER 01: Under Back to Village Programme Phase 4 (B2V4), Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today visited Samba district and participated in the ongoing activities under B2V4 held at Panchayat Ghar, Badheri. During the visit, Advisor Bhatnagar held detailed interaction with […]
South Kashmir: Gunfight Rages in Bijbhera Anantnag
Srinagar, November 01: Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Simthan Bijbhera area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Simthan Bijbhera. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the […]
Massive fire breaks out in Narela factory, 2 dead; several injured
Two people lost their lives while three others were rescued by the fire officials after a fire broke out at a footwear factory in Delhi’s Narela industrial area on Tuesday, said fire officials. “Three people have been rescued so far, a few people feared trapped. Rescue operation underway,” stated Delhi Fire Service. The Delhi Police […]
Brickbats for struggling Babar as Pakistan’s World Cup exit looms
Babar Azam was supposed to lead Pakistan to Twenty20 World Cup glory but the team are on the brink of an early exit and the usually inspirational skipper is facing growing questions about his batting and leadership. Babar scored the most runs at last year’s World Cup in taking Pakistan to the semi-finals, where they […]
