Delimitation panel signs final order for redrawing assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi: The three-member Delimitation Commission on Jammu and Kashmir, headed by Justice (retd) Ranjana Desai, on Thursday signed the final order on redrawing the assembly constituencies of the Union Territory, a day before its term was to end, officials said. A copy of this order and the report, detailing the number of constituencies and […]
Delimitation panel to meet today
The delimitation commission is holding a meeting on Thursday morning in New Delhi before unveiling the electoral map of Jammu and Kashmir, sources disclosed. Sources disclosed to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the panel headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice (retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai is meeting at 10: 30 am in New Delhi. […]
Firefighter injured in ongoing Anantnag operation
A firefighter sustained burn injuries in an ongoing rescue operation in Malakhnag residential area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. Officials told GNS that one Constable Grade Adil Nisar Khan, resident of Jammu (migrant) posted at Headquarters Sarnal Anantnag was taken to District Hospital Anantnag with burn injuries from where he was taken to […]
Army Hands Over Civilian, Who Inadvertently Crossed Border in Rajouri, Back to PAK Authorities
Rajouri: Indian army repatriated a civilian from Pakistan [administered] Kashmir, who inadvertently crossed over the border in Rajouri last week, back to authorities on eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, officials said on Wednesday. They said that a middle-aged man Mehmmod Hussain son of Shah Wali of village Kotli had inadvertently crossed over to the Indian side from […]
Padma Shri Awardee, former Parliamentarian call on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, MAY 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met Shri Faisal Ali Dar, Padma Shri Awardee from Jammu Kashmir, at the Raj Bhavan here today. Sh Faisal Ali Dar who received Padma Shri award in sports held discussions with the Lt Governor on the promotion of different sports activities across the UT. He also shared his […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir visits Agriculture farm Allowpora
SRINAGAR, MAY 04: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited Agriculture farm Allowpora, Pulwama . While interacting with the concerned officers and technical staff of the farm, the Director said that Seed Multiplication Farms are the most important assets with the Department and in order to achieve the target of self reliance in […]
One killed, 3 injured in blast at industrial unit in Hyderabad
One worker was killed and three others were injured in an explosion at a steel factory in IDA Bollarum on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Wednesday. The explosion of the boiler is thought to be the cause of the tragedy. The injured were sent to a hospital in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally district, where their condition is […]
Anantnag: Fire Breaks Out in Malakhnag Residential Area
A conflagration, which broke out this afternoon, has engulfed several residential houses in Malakhnag area in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Reports reaching GNS said that the flames broke out of a residential house and soon after spread to several structures in proximity. Fire and Emergency department, assisted by locals, has in the meantime swung into […]
Kane Williamson returns to lead New Zealand for Test series in England
Charismatic New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will make his long-awaited return to Test cricket during the Black Caps’ tour of England commencing next month. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Wednesday named a strong 20-member squad for the three-match series that starts at Lord’s on June 2, with Williamson set to feature at the Test level […]
Sri Lanka opposition declares no confidence in government
Sri Lanka’s main opposition party on Tuesday issued a no-confidence declaration aiming at ousting Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his Cabinet and blaming them of failing in their constitutional duty to provide a decent living standard amid the island nation’s worst economic crisis in memory. A group from United People’s Force party, led by leader […]
