Advisor Khan reviews crop losses due to recent rains, hailstorm in Jammu division
Interacts with group of farmers at civil secretariat JAMMU, OCTOBER 27, 2021: A group of farmers of Jammu division met with Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today at Civil Secretariat regarding the issue of crop losses due to recent rains and hailstorm in parts of Jammu division. Those who were present on the occasion […]
Employees demand release of 5 months’ salary
Treasury doesn’t honour signatures of ‘ornamental’ BDO Employees posted at Zainapora Block of South Kashmir’s Shopian district are without salaries from past 4 months. The employees held a protest urging authorities to give disbursing powers to Block Development Officer who according to protesting employees is ornamental head of the Block. After remaining headless for over […]
Controversy erupts over the cutting of trees in Aloosa forests
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar There is a blame game going on between the forest officials and the locals in Aloosa village of Bandipora over the cutting of trees in the nearby forests. While the locals have claimed that there has been a lot of damage to the forests in presence of forest officials as […]
Untimely Snow
Heavy damage caused by recent untimely snow in most parts of Kashmir has created a lot of problems both financial and emotional for the people living here. Orchardists are the main victims of this damage, as most of the trees were damaged by the untimely snow especially in South Kashmir as many social media videos […]
SDM Initiates Enquiry Into Alleged Negligent Death Of Pregnant Woman At SDH Uri
Sub-district Magistrate Uri has initiated an enquiry into the death of a 24-year-old pregnant woman at a local SDH last week, after the husband of victim alleged the hospital authorities of negligence. Harvinder Singh, SDM Uri, told GNS that he is himself investigating the matter. “Investigations would try to find out the facts of the […]
4.3-magnitude quake in Ladakh, Lahaul-Spiti region
An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale rocked the Ladakh region along the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, India Meteorogical Department said. No report of loss of life or damage to property is reported. The tremors were felt about 108 km away from tourist resort Manali, IMD spokesperson said. The quake was […]
Enforcement teams recover Rs 16,000 fine from violators in Ramban
2108 persons vaccinated, 1267 tested for Covid RAMBAN, OCTOBER 26: Continuing the enforcement drive to implement Covid protocol across the district Ramban, the Enforcement teams today fined scores of violators for roaming without wearing face masks and not maintaining physical distance. The enforcement teams, during the inspection in their respective jurisdictions, recovered a fine of […]
Street Food Festival, Painting Exhibition held at Pahalgam
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 26: As a part of iconic week celebrations being held across the UT, celebrations were held at Pahalgam club during which a street food festival and painting exhibition was conducted by JKTDC. Besides, an exhibition of handicrafts and handlooms was also organized during the event. Stalls of other departments including KVIB displaying a […]
After rains, snow and clouds, good news for Kashmir weather to remain dry
By: Wani Parvaiz CK Srinagar After the recent heavy spell of rains along with snow in many areas Kashmir valley remained under the blanket of cold as there is a dip in the temperature. Sunshine was also replaced by the cold and cloudy conditions bringing in the minds of people only the winter and its […]
Mughal road reopens after 3 days closure due to snow, heavy rains
Mughal road, connecting Shopian and Poonch-Rajouri districts, re-opened after remaining closed for three days amid fresh snowfall and heavy rains, officials said on Tuesday. AEE Mechanical, Mughal Road, in Surankote Sub Division Tahir Khan said snow Clearance has been completed. Subsequently, DTI Mughal Road Mohammad Qasam told GNS that traffic was allowed to move. The […]