Home Minister Amit Shah reviews J-K situation at high-level meeting
New Delhi, May 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir following several targeted killings, including of Kashmiri Pandits, in the union territory, officials said. The high-level meeting, attended Lt Gov Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla as well as the heads of intelligence and security […]
City on banks
Srinagar city has historically remained on the bank of river Jhelum right from Pandrethan up to its journey to Downtown Srinagar. Under the smart city projects, the government is trying to give a facelift to the river banks in the Srinagar city to enhance its face and beauty. The projects which have been completed in […]
Div Com reviews development scenario of district Samba
Interacts with PRIs, inspects patient care facilities in District Hospital JAMMU, MAY 15: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar on Sunday conducted an extensive tour of Samba and took stock of the developmental scenario of the district at a meeting of the officers of district administration. The meeting was attended by the District Development Commissioner, Samba, Anuradha […]
CS kick starts ‘Spirit of Adventure’ from Harwan
Calls Adventure Tourism an integral part of promotional framework SRINAGAR, MAY 15: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today showed green flag to the wholesome adventure activities of Tourism Department started here from the Zabarwan hills at Harwan. These include a number of activities organized under the tagline of ‘Spirit of Adventure & Healthy Life’. […]
Cleanliness drive
Recently authorities have decided to launch a cleanliness drive in & around Hokersar Wetland Conservation Reserve. In this direction, the government said that this cleanliness drive was launched as part of ongoing campaign ‘Save Hokersar-Save Srinagar’ under the banner ‘TAWAZUN’ by the Department of Wildlife Protection J&K Government, Wetlands Division Kashmir. Nehru Yuva Kendra Budgam, […]
Injured in ‘cross firing’, Shopian civilian succumbs to injuries
A civilian injured in crossing firing amid a ‘chance’ encounter between militants and a joint team of police and CRPF in Turkwagam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday succumbed to injuries, officials said. “ (Militants) fired upon joint patrol party of CRPF’s 182 batallion and SOG of Pulwama near the bridge connecting Litter […]
LG Orders Inquiry Into Use Of ‘Force’ On Protesting KPs In Budgam
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday ordered an enquiry into the alleged use of force on protesting Kashmiri Pandits at Sheikhpora area of Budgam district earlier this week. Talking to reporters here, Sinha said “stern action” would be taken against the officials found involved. Couple of days back, Police resorted to “mild” lathi-charge and used […]
Civilian injured in ‘cross firing’ Amid ‘chance encounter In Shopian
A civilian was in injured in crossing firing amid a ‘chance’ encounter between militants and a joint team of police and security forces in Turkwagam South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday. Clarifying it, a top police officer told GNS that there was an encounter which happened by chance in Turkwagam. A civilian received bullet wound […]
Man shot at, injured in Shopian, hospitalized
Srinagar, May 15: A man was shot at and injured by suspected militants in Turkwagam South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday. A top police officer told GNS that suspected militants fired upon a man in Turkwagam. He recieved bullet wound and was subsequently shifted to nearby hospital where is condition is said to be […]
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviews a record 68 roads completed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) at Kathua in Jammu
Built at a cost of over Rs 547 crore, all-weather roads measuring up to 526 kilometres is likely to benefit a population of over one lakh 20,000 people: Dr Jitendra Singh The Minister also reviews the completion work of 22 bridges constructed at a cost of ₹ 29.50 crores and the same will be dedicated to the […]