Implementation of ABD programme discussed at Ganderbal
GANDERBAL, MAY 28: The District Development Commissioner (DDC), Ganderbal, Shyambir today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the progress in meeting the developmental indicators under Aspirational Block Development (ABD) programme rolled out in two blocks of Lar and Gund at VC Room, here. At the outset, threadbare discussion was held on plan formulation and key indicators of development […]
South Kashmir: Two militants killed in brief gunfight in Bijbhera Anantnag: IGP Kashmir
Srinagar, May 28 Two unidentified militants were killed in a brief encounter in Shattipora area of Bijbhera in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar told GNS that two militants have been killed in a brief exchange of fire. However identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained. […]
Youth found dead in Ganderbal
A 28-year-old youth was found dead in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Saturday. Reports reaching GNS said that the locals spotted the body in the paddy fields at Gadoora and accordingly informed the concerned police station. A team soon after reached the spot and took the body into its possession. A police official told GNS […]
LG Sinha visits slain cop’s family at Uri
Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited the house of slain policeman, Mudasir Sheikh, who was killed during an encounter with militants on last Wednesday. A top official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the LG accompanied by other officials visited the slain Mudasir’s family at Uri town of Baramulla district […]
PM Modi plays Gujarati card in Rajkot
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, keeping the election year in mind, smartly played Mahatma Gandhi’s Swadeshi card, reminding how the Sardar Sarovar project was completed against all odds. He was in Rajkot on Saturday to inaugurate a hospital. Modi said that before 2001, Gujarat had not seen development and growth, but it was due to his […]
Was playing an U-16 game somewhere in Kerala when RR first won the IPL title in 2008, reveals Samson
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson was in his teens when the legendary Shane Warne and Pakistan’s pace bowler Sohail Tanvir guided the team to victory in the inaugural IPL season in 2008. Cut to 2022, and 14 years later Samson has recollections of the magical day when the Warne-led Royals won by three wickets against […]
G7 nations vow to stop fossil-fuel financing abroad by end of year
BERLIN: Japan for the first time has joined fellow members of the Group of Seven industrialised nations in pledging to end public financing for fossil fuel projects abroad by the end of the year to help combat global warming. “We commit to end new direct public support for the international unabated fossil fuel energy sector […]
Investment flow
In Jammu and Kashmir after the new industrial policy, there are a lot of investment proposals coming because of this new policy. Government recently said that they have received proposals for the investments to the tune Rs 51000 cr. The officials said that it is the reflection of an investment friendly environment in J&K. The […]
VC Kashmir University calls on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, MAY 27: Prof. Nilofar Khan, Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir, called on the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here today. The newly-appointed VC briefed the Lt Governor about various issues of academic and administrative importance. The Lt Governor advised the VC to adopt innovative and reformative measures to promote excellence in […]
J&K’s tourism map offers everything to travelers: Advisor Bhatnagar
Speakers praise scenic spots, seasons, hospitality of UT SRINAGAR, MAY 27: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today described Jammu and Kashmir as an amazing Golfing Destination in the country while maintaining that the tourism map of the region offers everything for travellers and tourists alike. He made these remarks while addressing the inaugural […]