Biden team revives Asia focus despite preoccupation with Ukraine
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden was clear from the moment he entered office — China is the main international competitor and should be the top concern for US foreign policy. Then Russia invaded Ukraine. After months devoted to supporting Ukraine and punishing Russian President Vladimir Putin, his US counterpart is shifting focus, at least temporarily, back […]
Rapid economic growth
The J & K administration has been trying to make an investment friendly environment and for this purpose they have undertaken many reforms on the ground. Underscoring that rapid economic growth can be achieved only by accelerating reforms, the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha recently said that since Hon’ble Prime Minister took over the leadership in […]
Shopian encounter: Civilian succumbs, militants manage to flee
Another civilian, trooper undergoing treatment A civilian who was injured during initial stage of encounter at Pandoshan area of Shopian has succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday morning. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a civilian namely Shahid Gani Dar son of Abdul Gani Dar resident of Pandoshan Shopian has succumbed to […]
Kulgam: Youth found dead in orchard
A youth was found dead on Tuesday inside an orchard in Yaripora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a youth identified as Shahid Ahmad Mochi son of Mohammad Ashraf Mochi, a resident of Khee was found dead by some locals inside an orchard in […]
District Admin Srinagar organizes programme on World Red Cross day at Girls HSS Nawakadal
SRINAGAR, MAY 09: In connection with celebrations of World Red Cross Day 2022 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of the Red Cross Movement, Sir Jean Henry Dunant, an impressive function was held at Government Girls Higher Secondary School(GGHSS) Nawakadal here today. The programme was held on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner […]
JK reports 04 fresh positive cases, 449306 recovered, 2,27,98,448 Covid doses administered so far
SRINAGAR, MAY 09: The Government today informed that 04 fresh positive case of novel Corona virus (COVID-19)have been reportedtoday; 03fromJammudivision and 01 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 454113. Moreover, 04 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals, 02 from Jammu division and 02 from […]
Rs. 58000 penalty imposed under FSSA at Anantnag
ANANTNAG, MAY 09: The Addl. Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Anantnag, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat who is also the Adjudicating Officer under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 imposed a penalty of Rs 58000 on 9 Food Business Operators for violating different provisions of the act. During the trial of these cases, the ADC observed that there was prima facie […]
Accountable, transparent system for recruitments established in J&K
‘Yogyata Se Rozgaar’ celebrates the spirit of ‘merit’ in public employment SRINAGAR, MAY 09: The Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has established an accountable and transparent system for the recruitment of various posts in different departments. Article 16 of the Constitution of India lays down that, “There shall be equality of opportunity […]
Windstorm creates havoc in parts of North Kashmir
Srinagar, May 09: A massive windstorm coupled with rains swept parts of north Kashmir on Monday afternoon blowing away roofs of several residential, commercial structures and uprooted trees. The news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), has learnt that dozens of residential houses, electric transmission lines got damaged while trees were uprooted due to strong winds […]
Mainly Dry Weather In Store As Mercury Rises In Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar : Weatherman on Monday forecast mainly dry weather for next 24 hours over Jammu and Kashmir with very light rain/thunderstorm at one or two places on the higher reaches towards afternoon. A meteorological department official here told that no “large change” was expected in the weather for subsequent two days. He said Srinagar recorded […]