1 lakh Jammu Division students sensitised on Value Education, Child Protection
JAMMU, AUGUST 05: In pursuance to the monthly counselling calendar of Directorate of School Education Jammu, Over 1 lakh students of Government Schools of Jammu division were sensitised about value education and child protection in both the Summer and winter zones in the month of July. Values like Patriotism, Truthfulness, Empathy, Love and Kindness were […]
J&K Reports 823 Covid-19 Cases, 2 Deaths
Srinagar, Aug 5 : Jammu and Kashmir reported 823 fresh covid-19 cases even as two persons succumbed to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. They said that 190 cases were reported from Jammu division and 633 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 468245. Among the cases, 172283 are […]
In e-governance category, J&K stands at number 1 position among all UTs: LG Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Friday said that in e-governance category Jammu and Kashmir stands at number one position among all the UTs, while it stands at number five, if compared with other states in the country. LG Sinha, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) was speaking during the inauguration […]
Kulgam Gunfight: One Army Personnel Injured, Operation Continues
An Army trooper has been injured in an ongoing gunfight in Redwani area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday. A top police officer told GNS that a army personnel was injured in an ongoing anti-militancy operation in Redwani. He was immediately evacuated to nearby hospital, where his condition is said to be stable, the […]
Harmanpreet’s hat-trick hands India 4-1 win over Wales, enter semi-finals
Vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh slammed a hat-trick as the Indian men’s hockey team beat Wales 4-1 in its final Pool B match to qualify for the semifinals of the Commonwealth Games here on Thursday. Harmanpreet (19th, 20th, 40th minutes) converted two penalty corners and scored one from the spot while Gurjant Singh struck a field goal […]
UN chief calls for windfall taxes on profits of oil, gas firms
ISLAMABAD: The Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) on Food, Energy and Finance, formed by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, has asked governments to find the most effective way to fund energy solutions to protect vulnerable communities everywhere, including through windfall taxes on the largest oil and gas companies. Launching the third report of the crisis […]
South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Redwani Kulgam
Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Redwani area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Kudwani. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, […]
Flash floods
The recent flash floods in Jammu region have played havoc with life and property of the people urging the government to take some immediate steps of remedial measures. Government has already initiated the digital administrative system and it could have helped in mitigating the problems of common people during such floods. Recently the Chief Secretary […]
Delegation of Confederation of Indian Industry, Gujarat meets Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: A delegation of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Gujarat led by its Chairman Sh Anand Desai met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhavan here today. During the meeting, productive discussions were held on the growth of Industrial Sector of J&K. The 14 member delegation comprising of Sh Anand Desai, Chairman CII […]
Atal Dulloo calls for encouraging agriculture, horticulture businesses
JAMMU, AUGUST 4: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo chaired a review of implementation of projects under National Horticulture Board in a meeting held at Civil Secretariat here today. Deputy Director NHB, Sansar Ahmed was also present at the meeting. The ACS was apprised of horticulture potential of all districts, including Ramban, […]