Chief Secretary throws open Tulip garden to public; Inaugurates E-ticketing
SRINAGAR, MARCH 23: Asia’s largest Tulip garden on the foothills of Zabarwan hills in Srinagar was thrown open for public, marking the beginning of new tourism season in Kashmir region. Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, declared the garden open in presence of senior officers from Floriculture department, Tourism department, J&K Bank and a large […]
Grenade attack in Srinagar, two cops injured
Two Cops were injured after suspected militants lobbed grenade on security forces in Rainawari area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Wednesday evening. A top police officer told GNS that militants lobbed grenade on Naka Party. In this incident two cops recieved minor splinter injuries, they have been shifted to nearby hospital for treatment. Meanwhile […]
J&K Reports 26 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, No Death
Jammu and Kashmir reported 26 fresh Covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. They said 14 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 12 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 453595. Giving district wise details, the officials […]
J&K to be power surplus in next four years: LG Manoj Sinha
Says previous regimes could generate only 3450 MWs of power in 70 years, same figure will be added in next four years; people must cooperate in installing smart meters to get uninterrupted quality power Ananatnag, Mar 23: Jammu and Kashmir’s lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that in the next four years the UT will […]
GDC Bijbhera Student dies of electrocution
A student died of electric shock at Government Degree College Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district this afternoon. Reports reaching GNS said that a student namely Umar Farooq son of Farooq Ahmad Ganie, a resident of Dariegund received electric jolt, just outside the college premises, when he had gone to fetch volleyball. The student was […]
6 drugs counselling centres functioning in Kashmir districts: Div Com
In a bid to eradicate drug menace from the society, the divisional administration Kashmir on Wednesday said that six drugs counselling centres have been made available in different districts. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir P K Pole, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that besides coming up with drugs counselling centres, adequate contractual employees […]
Light Rain Forecast, Night Temp Rises At Most Places In J&K
Amid predictions for scattered light rain/snow and thundershowers in next 24 hours, night temperature increased at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. A meteorological department official told GNS that Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, recorded a low of 7.2°C against last night’s 6.9°C. The temperature was 2.2°C above normal for Srinagar during […]
Digital transformation
The government of Jammu and Kashmir is trying to go for digital transformation in all the wings of the administration and in this direction recently the Chief Secretary reviewed the Capex of Revenue department. He asked the officers to Speed up digitization and switch to mobile governance. He has said that due to the digital […]
Jal Shakti Deptt holds series of events to observe World Water Day across J&K
Syed Abid Rasheed pitches for effective management towards conserving water resources for posterity SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: The Jal Shakti Department organized a series of events across various districts of Jammu and Kashmir to commemorate World Water Day highlighting the importance and sustainable management of fresh water resources. Deliberating on the theme of this year’s World […]
Sgr-Leh National Highway to open for traffic from March 25
One way traffi to ply from Sgr to Leh on odd days, Leh to Sgr on even days: Div Com Kashmir Says, no traffic movement allowed on Fridays from next week SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: One way traffic to ply on Srinagar-Leh National Highway from March 25 said Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole […]
