Kashmir Reports 4 fresh covid-19 cases, Jammu one
Jammu and Kashmir registered five new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to it in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. They said that four cases were reported from Srinagar and one Jammu district, taking the total tally to 453915—166277 in Jammu and 287643 in Kashmir. There was no death reported […]
Sarpanch Shot Dead In Pattan Baramulla
A Sarpanch was shot by militants in Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday. Official sources told GNS that the gunmen fired upon Manzoor Ahmad son of Mohammad Sadiq at Goshbugh area of Pattan, leaving him critically injured. He was shifted to hospital where doctors declared him brought dead, they said. A police […]
After rains, night temp falls below normal in most parts of Kashmir
After light rains during last couple of days, night temperature registered a considerable drop with mercury settling below normal in Kashmir Valley barring Gulmarg and Kupwara town on Friday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar received traces of rainfall in the last 24 hours till 0830 hours this morning and recorded a […]
Covid-19: India Logs 949 Fresh Infections, Active Cases Increased To 11,191
India logged 949 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,30,39,972, while the active cases rose to 11,191, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll climbed to 5,21,743 with six new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 […]
Three titles on the line after City, Liverpool hold on to reach Champions League semis
PARIS: Manchester City and Liverpool moved a step closer to adding to the legacy of their modern rivalry when they advanced to the semi-finals of the Champions League. Cross the last-four hurdle and the English rivals will be clashing for European football’s top prize in Paris on May 28. And despite their performances in the […]
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians
JENIN: Israeli forces killed two Palestinians on Thursday in raids in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said, during what the Israeli army described as “counterterrorism activities”. Hours later, the ministry announced the death of 45-year-old Palestinian father of six, who had been “critically wounded by Israeli bullets” on Wednesday in Beita, south […]
CRPF man dies in Pulwama, cause of death being ascertained: Official
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) head constable died in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday morning while cause of death is being ascertained. An official told the local news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that head constable Mohan Singh of F/Coy 183 Battalion suddenly fell unconscious at place of his posting. He was immediately rushed […]
Power sector
Power sector has been on the path of modernization in Jammu and Kashmir and the government has predicted that in the year 2022 the sector will take a quantum leap in power sector, adding 1900 MVA transmission capacity. The dream of providing 24×7 power supply to its consumers the Power Development Department (PDD) has been […]
Sonamarg sees 66,078 visitors in March
Sonmarg is witnessing heavy footfall of tourists with 66,078 tourists visiting the tourist destination in March alone. Sonamarg, with a literal meaning ‘the meadow of gold’ and with snow clad mountains sharing a spectacular blue sky, situated at an altitude of 2730 m, is a mesmerizing hill station in district Ganderbal. There was a surge […]
Enforcement teams recover Rs 4000 fine from violators
RAMBAN, APRIL 14: As per District Immunization Officer Ramban, Dr Suresh, the Health Department on Thursday administered Covid vaccine doses to 189 persons including 33 children in the 15-17 year age group and 21 in 12-14 year age group. Continuing the enforcement drive to implement Covid protocol, the Enforcement teams fined scores of violators for […]