South Kashmir: Gunfight breaks out in Pulwama
Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Mitrigam area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on wednesday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Mitrigam area. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the […]
Mehbooba reminds BJP that J&K cannot be bulldozed
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar While the hijab controversy has shown its presence in Kashmir valley also as the Baramulla school has issued a circular recently in this regard. Former chief minister and PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti has tweeted her reaction and has said, “I condemn this letter issuing diktats on hijab. J&K may be […]
2 people injured in accidental fire in Shopian
Two civilians sustained injuries in an accidental fire in Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that 2 persons suffered injuries after 12 bore rifle of J&K Bank guard went-off accidentally at J&K Main Branch shopian. The injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment while their identity is […]
Reviewing progress
In Jammu and Kashmir in the recent past there has been lot of developmental activities with reviews being conducted by the authorities. Recently Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Health Authority (NHA), reviewed progress on implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM JAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Jammu and […]
IAS Probationers of AGMUT cadre call on DC Srinagar
SRINAGAR, APRIL 26: The 2020 batch of IAS officers of AGMUT cadre Tuesday called on the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad in his officer chamber. The group of officers is on UT darshan to Jammu and Kashmir. During the interaction, Deputy Commissioner enquired about their experience of District Training in different UTs across the […]
Chief Secretary reviews Power, water scenario in JK
SRINAGAR, APRIL 26: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, today chaired a meeting of Power Development and Jal Shakti departments at Civil Secretariat here to review power and water scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Jal Shakti, M Raju, SMC Commissioner, Athar Aamir Khan, MD KPDCL, Dr Basharat Qayoom, […]
FICCI Ladies Organization’s JKL Chapter calls on Lt Governor
JAMMU, APRIL 26: A delegation of Jammu-Kashmir & Ladakh Chapter of FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, here at Raj Bhavan. The delegation of the women wing of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) JKL chapter, apprised the Lt Governor about the endeavours of their organization […]
Jammu Reports 9 Covid-19 Cases, None In Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir recorded nine new covid-19 cases, all from the J&K’s winter capital, while there was no death due to it in the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said that fresh cases take the overall tally to 454013—166325 in Jammu and 287688 in Kashmir. There was no death reported in the […]
Grenade attack on CRPF in Kulgam, no loss of life reported
A grenade was hurled on CRPF vehicle on Tuesday afternoon by militants in Brazloo area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. A senior police officer told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that militants lobbed grenade on 18 Batallion a CRPF vehicle. However the grenade missed the intended target and exploded on roadside. While no […]
Six Personnel Injured As CRPF Vehicle Turns Turtle In Shopian
At least six paramilitary CRPF personnel were injured, one of them critically, when a vehicle was they were travelling in turned turtle after collision with a truck in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. They said that that the accident took place in Zainapora area of the district and six personnel of […]