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 […]
This is bizarre to take action against medical students for cheering in cricket says Mehbooba
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar Former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti in a series of tweets has expressed surprise over the slapping of UAPA against the medical students of Srinagar for cheering the Pakistani team. She said that such punitive actions will only alienate the Kashmiri youth and has exposed the latest claims […]
Power Sector
There is a complete focus of the J & K administration on the power sector as they have the feeling that without the uninterrupted power supply they cannot bring industries here. Recently Union Minister of Power was on his visit to Jammu and Kashmir in the mega outreach program and he was briefed about some […]
Five injured in grenade attack in north Kashmir
Woman among five civilians were injured after suspected militants lobbed Grenade at Sumbal bridge area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora on Tuesday. A senior police officer told GNS that militants lobbed Grenade towards security forces in sumbal, however the the Grenade missed the intended target and exploded on roadside. In this incident five civilians recieved splinter […]
9 KU scientists make it to Stanford University’s research database
Srinagar : At least nine scientists from the University of Kashmir have figured in the research database of the Stanford University that ranks top 2 percent of scientists worldwide. The scientists are ranked on the basis of some key indices, including publications and citations. The KU scientists figuring in the list include Prof Shakil A […]
Grenade attack in Kakapora Pulwama, no injury reported
Pulwama : Suspected militants on Monday evening lobbed a grenade towards security forces in Kakapora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An official told that suspected militants hurled a grenade towards police station Kakapora, however, it exploded outside and there was no loss of life or injury in the attack. He said that the area […]