Srandoo residents block Kulgam—Anantnag road, demand drinking water
The residents of Srandoo area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district Monday staged a protest against the Jal Shakti department for failing to provide them with the potable drinking water. According to correspondent of local news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), residents came out on road to register their protest and blocked the Kulgam-Anantnag road and raised […]
Australian prime minister calls elections for May 21
SYDNEY: Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison called federal elections for May 21 on Sunday, launching a come-from-behind battle to stay in power after three years rocked by floods, bushfires and the Covid-19 pandemic. Morrison’s conservative government is struggling to woo Australia’s 17 million voters, lagging behind the opposition Labor Party in a string of opinion polls […]
Congress-BJP together for bringing down NC led Kargil council
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar There have been very rare political alliances going on in Kargil Hill Development Council.BJP has been supporting the NC led council along with Congress. Now it seems that LAHDC Kargil may face trouble as Congress and BJP have formally issued a notice to withdraw their support to the ruling National […]
Village roads
Village roads in Jammu and Kashmir have assumed significance as they are vital for the economic development at the village level. Recently PWD embarked on the mission ‘Road to Every Village’ here. There is a lot of work going on for the road connectivity and also on the roads in the cities and towns for […]
PCB chief Ramiz considering resigning from his position after Imran ouster: sources
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja is considering resigning from his position in the wake of the ouster of Imran Khan as prime minister of the country, according to sources. Ramiz, who like Imran is also a former Pakistan captain, is presently in Dubai for the International Cricket Council (ICC) meetings which concluded on […]
30 Fresh Covid Cases Reports In Kashmir, No In Jammu
Kashmir Valley logged 30 fresh Covid-19 cases while there was no case reported from Jammu division for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday, officials said. There was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours either in Kashmir or Jammu, they said. They said that while there was no fresh case from […]
Bike rider injured in G’bal road mishap
A bike rider was injured in a road accident at Watalbagh Lar area of Ganderbal district. An official told local news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that injured was rushed to PHC Lar and later was shifted to SKIMS Soura for advanced treatment. The injured has been identified as Adil Ahmed Lone S/o Ghulam Nabi Lone […]
VC, IUST participates in deweeding of Dal Lake
SRINAGAR, APRIL 10: Following the cleanliness drive of Dal lake under the name ATHWAAS kick started by Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha on April 09, SP college students also got inspired and took part in cleaning and deweeding of Dal Lake, today. The deweeding drive was started by Vice Chancellor Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), […]
Srinagar Encounter: Two LeT militants killed in Srinagar Gunfight
One Among 2 Militants killed Was Involved In Recent CRPF Man’s Killing: IGP Srinagar, April 10: Two militants belonging to oufit Lashkar-i-Toiba were killed in a gunfight in Beshembar Nagar here on Sunday, officials said. Also Inspector General of police Vijay Kumar told GNS that both militants have been killed IGP further said that […]
Central Kashmir: Militant killed as encounter breaks in Srinagar, one more trapped : IGP Kashmir
One unidentified militant has been killed as gunfight has started between militants and Security forces in Beshembar Nagar of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Sunday. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar told GNS that intial exchange of fire one militant has been killed. Another militant still trapped. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team […]