Kulgam: Youth found dead in orchard
A youth was found dead on Tuesday inside an orchard in Yaripora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a youth identified as Shahid Ahmad Mochi son of Mohammad Ashraf Mochi, a resident of Khee was found dead by some locals inside an orchard in […]
District Admin Srinagar organizes programme on World Red Cross day at Girls HSS Nawakadal
SRINAGAR, MAY 09: In connection with celebrations of World Red Cross Day 2022 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of the Red Cross Movement, Sir Jean Henry Dunant, an impressive function was held at Government Girls Higher Secondary School(GGHSS) Nawakadal here today. The programme was held on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner […]
JK reports 04 fresh positive cases, 449306 recovered, 2,27,98,448 Covid doses administered so far
SRINAGAR, MAY 09: The Government today informed that 04 fresh positive case of novel Corona virus (COVID-19)have been reportedtoday; 03fromJammudivision and 01 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 454113. Moreover, 04 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals, 02 from Jammu division and 02 from […]
Rs. 58000 penalty imposed under FSSA at Anantnag
ANANTNAG, MAY 09: The Addl. Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Anantnag, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat who is also the Adjudicating Officer under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 imposed a penalty of Rs 58000 on 9 Food Business Operators for violating different provisions of the act. During the trial of these cases, the ADC observed that there was prima facie […]
Accountable, transparent system for recruitments established in J&K
‘Yogyata Se Rozgaar’ celebrates the spirit of ‘merit’ in public employment SRINAGAR, MAY 09: The Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has established an accountable and transparent system for the recruitment of various posts in different departments. Article 16 of the Constitution of India lays down that, “There shall be equality of opportunity […]
Windstorm creates havoc in parts of North Kashmir
Srinagar, May 09: A massive windstorm coupled with rains swept parts of north Kashmir on Monday afternoon blowing away roofs of several residential, commercial structures and uprooted trees. The news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), has learnt that dozens of residential houses, electric transmission lines got damaged while trees were uprooted due to strong winds […]
Mainly Dry Weather In Store As Mercury Rises In Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar : Weatherman on Monday forecast mainly dry weather for next 24 hours over Jammu and Kashmir with very light rain/thunderstorm at one or two places on the higher reaches towards afternoon. A meteorological department official here told that no “large change” was expected in the weather for subsequent two days. He said Srinagar recorded […]
Youth murdered with blunt object in Budgam
A 25-year-old youth was killed on Monday morning after he was hit by an unknown person when he was travelling on motorcycle at Gurwaith Khansahib area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a person was on a bike and an unknown person hit him on his head with […]
Tourism is back
While there are a lot of activities going on in the tourism sector of Jammu and Kashmir, the local hoteliers and houseboat owners have packed rooms. In this connection recently Secretary Tourism held a review meeting with the stakeholders and said that they should ensure that no tourist is cheated while being in Kashmir. […]
South Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Shopian
Encounter has started between militants and government forces in Shirmal Zainapora South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police, Army’s 44RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Heff Shirmal. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon […]