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Brilliant Bairstow blasts England to series victory over New Zealand

Brilliant Bairstow blasts England to series victory over New Zealand

NOTTINGHAM: Jonny Bairstow blasted a match-winning 136 from 92 balls to lead England to a remarkable five-wicket, second Test victory over New Zealand on Tuesday, clinching the three-Test series. New Zealand were bowled out for 284 before lunch, setting England a target of 299 to win — the highest ever to claim a Test victory […]

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Saffron mission

Saffron mission

  Central government is very keen to provide support to saffron growers so that their product reaches the international market. In this direction recently Union MoS Agriculture visited Indian International Trade Saffron Spice Park at Pampore. The Minister said that the Central Government is ready to provide all possible help and support to the farmers. […]

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Two LeT militants killed in Shopian Gunfight: IGP Kashmir

Two LeT militants killed in Shopian Gunfight: IGP Kashmir

Says one among killed militant Jan Mohd was involved in killing of Bank Manager Vijay Kumar Two LeT militants were killed in an overnight gunfight in Kanjuilar arsa of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday. Official sources told GNS that two militants associated with LeT were killed with police and security forces in Kanjuilar. Meanwhile […]

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J&K reports 18 new covid-19 cases

J&K reports 18 new covid-19 cases

Jammu and Kashmir reported 18 new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said that fifteen cases were reported from Jammu division and three from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 454373—166563 in Jammu division and 287810 in Kashmir. Giving […]

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SDM Uri appeals people not to move near the forest areas

SDM Uri appeals people not to move near the forest areas

SDM Uri appeals people not to move near the forest areas to avoid man animal conflict. Parents not to allow children to move outside their homes especially in the morning & evening time. Administration is taking necesssary measures in consultation with Wildlife Dept to save precious human lives from man animal conflict.

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Water crisis, forest fires loom over Jammu due to dry weather conditions

Water crisis, forest fires loom over Jammu due to dry weather conditions

By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Drinking water crisis is increasing in the Jammu region while the low water level in river Jhelum is also indicating similar problems in Kashmir. Due to the low water level in river Jhelum already dozens of lift irrigation schemes have become defunct triggering concerns among the farmers for the paddy […]

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South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Kulgam

South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Kulgam

Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Mishipora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Mishipora. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, […]

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Earthquake of 5.1 Magnitude Hits J&K

Earthquake of 5.1 Magnitude Hits J&K

Srinagar: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. They said that an earthquake, with epicentre at Afghanistan-Tajikistan border was felt at 1.05 pm. Strong tremors were felt, causing panic among people, they said. However, there were no reports of any loss of life or […]

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Now 12-year-old Girl Killed By Predator in Boniyar Baramulla.

Now 12-year-old Girl Killed By Predator in Boniyar Baramulla.

After two incidents in last few days involving killing of two children, a 12-year-old girl has now fallen prey to a predator at Batangi Boniyar in Baramulla district. Reports reaching GNS said that a girl identified as Rutba Manzoor daughter of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat was pounced upon by a wild animal and taken away to […]

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Surjewala slams BJP as Rahul Gandhi appears before ED today again

Surjewala slams BJP as Rahul Gandhi appears before ED today again

Over Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) summons to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala on Tuesday slammed BJP alleging that Centre is scared as Gandhi he raises voice against issues like unemployment, inflation and Chinese infiltration. Addressing a press conference, Surjewala said, “Why is BJP scared of Rahul Gandhi’s strong voice? When China infiltrated […]