2 Tipper Drivers Killed in Stone Quarry Mishap in Baramulla
Two tipper drivers were crushed to death after coming under falling stones at a stone quarry in Drangbal area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district this afternoon, official sources said. They told GNS that the duo was near the stone quarry when several stones fell over them, resulting in their on-spot death. The deceased duo has […]
J&K Reports 626 Covid-19 Cases, No Death
Srinagar, Aug 9 : Jammu and Kashmir reported 626 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said that 114 cases were reported from Jammu division and 512 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 470827. Among the cases, […]
Shahid, Baseer visit various ‘Dhoks’ for firsthand assessment
PULWAMA, AUGUST 9: Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary and Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, Baseer-Ul-Haq Choudhary visited various ‘Dhoks’ in Sangarwani area for firsthand assessment of assistance to migratory tribal families camping in these areas. More than 5000 migratory tribal families camp at various Dhoks or highland pastures during summer including Rangtaar, Dalelpathri, Gogapathri […]
Financial assistance
In order to keep alive the traditional crafts Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB) has done huge interventions and has been able to establish thousands of units to give shape to the life of artisans. The limit for financial assistance to handicraft artists through Artisan Credit Card was also increased from Rs One lakh to […]
Minor Boy Killed in Bear Attack in Baramulla
A 4-year-old boy was killed in a bear attack in Wagoora area in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, official sources said. They told GNS that one Ehsaan Ahmad Shah was outside his home, when a black bear caught hold of him this evening. “As the news spread, the family and locals tried to rescue the boy, […]
Lt Governor announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to Kin of those lost their lives in tragic shooting stones incident at Shiv Khori
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 08: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 5 lakh each for the Next of Kin of those who lost their lives in the tragic shooting stones incident at Shiv Khori in Reasi district. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000 each and the UT Government will bear the cost of […]
J&K Reports 452 Covid-19 Cases, No Death
Srinagar, Aug 8: Jammu and Kashmir reported 452 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said that 94 cases were reported from Jammu division and 358 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 470201. Among the cases, 172578 […]
Rains lash J&K, MeT predicts more at scattered places in next 24 hours
Srinagar: Rains lashed most parts of Jammu and Kashmir even as the minimum temperature recorded a rise on Monday. The weatherman forecast more scattered light to moderate rain and thunderstorm over Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. The meteorological department here also predicted “scattered to isolated” light and thunderstorm for subsequent two days. In […]
Rural connectivity
In the past few years the central government has been very keen on the rural new road construction projects in Jammu and Kashmir. Some of these projects have been completed in the recent past and the villagers who feel connected now are brimming with joy. The people of Darui Panchayat started celebrating and dancing with […]
JK reports 708 fresh positive cases, 459669 recovered
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 07:The Government today informed that 708 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today; 65 from Jammu division and 643 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 469749. Moreover, 665 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 147 from […]