MeT predicts rain, snowfall in next 24 hours
The Meteorological office on Saturday predicted widespread light to moderate rain, and snow in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours. “Widespread light to moderate rain/snow is expected in J-K during the next 24 hours,” an official of the MeT department said. Srinagar recorded 0.2, Pahalgam minus 3.8 and Gulmarg minus 8.4 degrees Celsius […]
Five persons injured in twin blasts in J-K
At least five persons were injured in a twin mysterious blast in the Narwal area of Jammu on Saturday. A senior police officer said that the blasts were reported from two vehicles, leading to injuries to five persons. The injured have been evacuated to a nearby hospital. “The area has been cordoned off and a […]
Shooting stones in Panthyal closes Highway
The Jammu-Srinagar highway, only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with outside world, has been closed due to shooting stones at Panthyal in Ramban district. “Traffic movement stopped from both ends on Jammu-Srinagar highway in view of road blocked at Panthyal due to continuous shooting stones,” the traffic police official told GNS. Yesterday, the highway was […]
India struggle to beat Wales, face New Zealand in crossover
India huffed and puffed before beating lowly Wales 4-2 to finish second in the pool as England chalked out a dominating 4-0 win over Spain to directly qualify for the quarterfinals from Pool D of the Hockey World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium here tonight. India will now face New Zealand on 22nd January in […]
Iran asked to punish culprits involved in Panjgur attack
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday urged Iran to punish culprits of Panjgur cross-border attack. Four Pakistani troops were martyred when terrorists on Wednesday attacked a security forces’ convoy in Panjgur district located on the border with Iran. The attack occurred when the convoy was patrolling the border. “We call upon the Iranian authorities to […]
Anti-encroachment drive: Distt Admin Gbl retrieves 983 Kanals of State/ Kahcharie Land
56% State land & 47% Kahcharai land retrieved so far GANDERBAL, JANUARY 20: Acting tough against illegal land encroachers, the District Administration Ganderbal today retrieved 983 kanals of state and Kahcharie land across the district. Giving details, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ganderbal, Mehraj-ud-Din Shah said that on the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Shyambir, Revenue […]
Search ops launched in Kulgam town after suspicious movement
A search operation was launched by security forces after observing suspicious movement in Damhal Hanjipora village of south Kashmir’a Kulgam district on Friday, police said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that suspicious movement was reported in the late afternoon in main town of DH Pora. He said cordon and search operation […]
Investigation Underway In IED Recovery Case In Rajouri
Jammu, Jan 20: Security agencies have launched a probe into the recovery of an IED in Rajouri town early this week and issued an advisory to the general public asking them to remain vigilant. Official sources said on Friday that teams of different intelligence agencies visited the site in Kheora area of Rajouri town, where […]
Three siblings from Doda qualify JKAS
Srinagar: Three siblings from far-off area of Doda in Jammu division have qualified J&K Administrative Service (JKAS), the results of which were declared on Thursday evening. Three siblings have been identified as Huma Anjum Wani, Ifra Anjum Wani and Suhail Ahmad Wani from village Kahi Trankhal in Bhaleesa area of Doda and are now settled […]
Srinagar-Jammu highway shut due to snowfall, shooting stones
The traffic movement on Srinagar-Jammu national highway was stopped on Friday after snowfall and shooting stones on the route. An official said that traffic movement was stopped in view of snowfall in Ramban sector and Qazigund. “There were shooting stones at Ramban-Banihal sector as well,” he said. He said men and machinery has been pressed […]