India, China Disengagement Process to End Today from Gogra-Hotsprings, a Key Friction Point in Ladakh
Indian and Chinese troops will conclude their disengagement process from the Gogra-Hotsprings area at Patrol Point 15 in eastern Ladakh on Monday after a breakthrough was reached in the latest round of military talks between the two sides four days ago. The talks marked a huge progress in the ongoing military standoff between the two […]
One militant killed in Shopian gunfight, operation on: Police
One militant has been killed in an ongoing gunfight in Heff Shirmal area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday. “1 terrorist killed. Operation in progress,” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted. Further details awaited.
Authorities shut OT, suspend surgeries at Ramzaan hospital after alleged medical negligence
DHSK says committee set up to probe the matter; ‘Asked to submit report within a week’ Srinagar, Sept 12 : The authorities in Srinagar have sealed operation theatre and also banned surgical procedures at Ramzaan hospital in Gogji Bagh area of the district after alleged medical negligence cases at the healthcare facility. Spokesperson of Directorate […]
Mughal Reopens After Landslide Debris Cleared
Poonch, Sept 12 : Mughal road, connecting Shopian with Poonch & Rajouri districts, was thrown open for traffic after clearance of landslide debris near Poshana, officials said on Monday afternoon. They told GNS that the landslide occurred at Poshana last evening, forcing the closure of the thoroughfare. Men and machinery were pressed to clear the […]
Govt working on developing electric highways: Nitin Gadkari
The government is working on developing electric highways, which will be powered by solar energy, that will facilitate the charging of heavy duty trucks and buses, Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday. Addressing an event organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Gadkari reiterated that the government wants to […]
Asia Cup win will help T20 World Cup preparation, says Sri Lanka skipper Shanaka
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said winning the Asia Cup will help the team’s preparation for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup, while batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa labelled the achievement as a “great win” for the island nation amid their economic crisis. Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup for the sixth time on Sunday after Rajapaksa’s batting […]
New wildfire spreading in California mountains
LOS ANGELES: California’s latest wildfire has spread rapidly in the US state’s central mountains, just as firefighters were bringing a big blaze south of Los Angeles under control, authorities said on Sunday. The Mosquito Fire has now swept through an area of more than 41,000 acres (16,600 hectares) in the Sierra Nevada range northeast of […]
Connectivity
Road connectivity is very important for the socio economic development in Jammu and Kashmir. For this purpose the government has sanctioned hundreds of projects for the road connectivity under the scheme road to every village. Recently LG Manoj Sinha reviewed the progress of such projects and had a detailed meeting with the concerned officials. […]
South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Shopian
Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Heff Shirmal area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Heff Shirmal. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon […]
Residents of Checkpora wussan demand macdamization, repair of drainage system
By: Marvi Majeed VOV Ganderbal Residents of Checkpora wussan area of Kangan in Ganderbal District are up in arms against R&B department for failing to mecadamise the road in the area and repair the drainage system Local residents said that 1 kilometer long link road which connects several villages is completely dilapidated and the […]
