Re-Poll For Two DDC Seats In Kashmir On December 5
SRINAGAR: The State Election Commission has ordered a re-poll in DDC constituency Hajin-A in district Bandipora and Drugmulla in district Kupwara of Kashmir. Quoting an order newspaper Daily Excelsior reported that re-poll in Hajin-A and Drugmulla shall be held on December 5 from 7 am to 2 pm. The counting shall be done on December 8 and the […]
Wildlife employee among 4 injured in bear attack in Pulwama’s Tral
Pulwama : Four persons including a wildlife employee were injured after being attacked by a bear in Chattrogam area of Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday. An official told that wildlife employee and three other local residents were injured after they were attacked by a bear in Chattrogam. He said that all the […]
Union Ministry of WCD, DSW J&K organise day long workshop on ‘Strengthening Child Protection System/Mechanism in Jammu and Kashmir’ at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 16: Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) in association with Department of Social Welfare (DSW), J&K Government today organised a day-long workshop on ‘Strengthening Child Protection System/Mechanism in Jammu and Kashmir’ for the Social Welfare officers including District Child Protection Officers( District Social Welfare Officers), members of District Child Protection […]
Mercury drops at most places in J&K
Mercury recorded a drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the meteorological department here said. An official of the department told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 2.4°C against 4.5°C on the previous night. The temperature was 1.2°C above normal for the summer capital during this time of the year, he […]
Saffron cultivation
Saffron cultivation in Kashmir is very ancient and the recent efforts of the administration have given fresh hope to the saffron farmers for a better future. Recently GI certification of saffron has been able to provide protection to Kashmiri saffron and its prices have also gone up. Saffron is cultivated and harvested in the Karewas […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 15: Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Denis Gate, Prem Nagar, Part of Jewel Parade, Link Road and adjoining areas shall remain affected on November 16 from 8 am to 2 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Tanda, Dori Dager, Basava Gagel, Maira Mandrian, Jourian, Troti, Muthi, […]
Div Com reviews land acquisition for Delhi- Katra Expressway, Jammu Poonch NH
DCs asked to expedite process, complete disbursement of compensation JAMMU, NOVEMBER 15: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today reviewed the land acquisition process for Delhi-Katra Expressway project, Jammu Poonch National Highway and Army firing range. The Delhi-Katra expressway corridor will cover as many as 229 villages in four major districts of the Union Territory of […]
Mainly dry weather forecast in J&K; Gulmarg records minus 4.6°C, Pahalgam minus 3.4°C
Leh Freezes At Minus 6.1°C, Drass At Minus 15.0°C Srinagar : Mainly dry weather has been forecast in Jammu and Kashmir for the next 24 hours even as mercury recorded a drop on Tuesday at most places with Gulmarg and Pahalgam resorts recording sub-zero temperature following snowfall over upper reaches. “Mainly dry weather over the […]
Man Killed After Hit By Train in Budgam
An unidentified man was killed after hit by a moving train in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, officials said. They told GNS that the person was hit along Mazhama-Budgam railway station this morning, resulting in his instant death. “A police team has reached the site and the identity of the person is being ascertained”, the official […]
Potential of floriculture
Jammu and Kashmir has rich potential for floriculture activities at the commercial level. Central government and J&K administration have introduced many schemes for the farmers to go for commercial floriculture activities. With the efforts of the government, Commercial Floriculture is emerging as a new form of employment across J&K particularly among the youth. MIDH, RKVY, […]