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 […]
Union Law Minister and Lt Governor review development of Judicial Infrastructure under CSS
Sufficient funding under CSS will be allocated for removing all the gaps in judicial infrastructure across the UTs of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh: Shri Kiren Rijiju Under the dynamic leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister, special priority is being given to the development of Jammu Kashmir, Ladakh and North East regions: Shri Kiren Rijiju Administration has […]
Omar questions government’s normalcy claims, says post Aug 05 2019 situation proved NC right
The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Saturday questioned the incumbent government on its normalcy claims saying that the situation on ground has vindicated his party’s stand on August 05, 2019 decisions. Omar said this while addressing a public gathering at Krishan Chander Park Poonch today. He commenced his week-long Pir […]
Students protest non-availability of transport, block highway
The students of Government Boys Higher Secondary School Gund here in the Ganderbal district held a protest and blocked the Sumbal Highway against the non-availability of transport facility. The protesting students hit the road and blocked the vehicular movement to attract the attention of authorities. Amid slogans, the students were demanding regular and timely transportation […]
Dir H&H Kashmir reviews functioning of Department
SRINAGAR, MAY 14: Director Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir, Tariq Ahmad Zargar today held a meeting with the officers of the Kashmir Division and reviewed the functioning and implementation of the various schemes currently in vogue for the artisan and weaver fraternity of the UT of J&K. The meeting reviewed the administrative issues of the department […]