At least 300 dead, many trapped as major earthquake strikes Turkey, Syria
A major earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck central Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday, killing about 300 people as buildings collapsed across the snowy region, and triggering a search for survivors trapped in the rubble. The quake, which hit in the early darkness of a winter morning, was also felt in Cyprus and Lebanon. “I […]
J&K gears up for fruit revolution with high density plantation project
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 5: Jammu and Kashmir is all set to revolutionize its fruit industry with introduction of High-Density Plantation (HDP) system and production of quality planting material. The Department of Horticulture, in collaboration with Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (ICAR-CITH), have […]
MeT forecasts ‘fairly widespread’ light snow on Feb 6
Weather department on Sunday forecast fairly widespread light snow on February 6 in Jammu and Kashmir. A meteorological department official here told GNS partly cloudy weather was expected on February 7-8. “Light to moderate snow/rain was expected at many places during February 9 (night) -11th,” the official said. Meanwhile amid cloud cover, the minimum temperature […]
New Zealand taking cautious approach with ‘asset’ Jamieson
WELLINGTON: New Zealand paceman Kyle Jamieson is likely to play only in the opening pink ball Test against England in the two-match series as staff take a cautious approach with the recovering quick. The towering 28-year-old was named in his first Test squad since injuring his back on the tour of England last year, interrupting […]
Lt Governor inaugurates SARAS Aajeevika Mela in Jammu
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 04: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha inaugurated 11-day long SARAS Aajeevika Mela at the Aquaplex Crown Bagh-e-Bahu today. The Lt Governor congratulated the J&K Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) and Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj for inviting Self-Help Groups women entrepreneurs from across the country. The exhibition is the largest gathering of […]
Lt Governor and Union Sports Minister launches 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games Anthem, Mascot and Jersey
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and I&B, Sh Anurag Thakur launched 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games Anthem, Mascot and Jersey at Raj Bhavan today. The launching ceremony marked the beginning of the biggest sporting extravaganza at Gulmarg starting from 10th February. More than 1500 […]
Avalanches block Kishanganga river in north Kashmir
At least three avalanches struck three villages in the Tulail area of Gurez Valley in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday blocking the Kishanganga river. An official said that the water flow of the Kishenganga river was blocked after three avalanches hit three villages in Tulail. He said the avalanches hit Wazirthal, Neeru and Gujran […]
Barring Qazigund, night temp rises above normal amid dry weather forecast in J&K
Weather department on Saturday forecast mainly dry weather for next 24 hours in J&K with very light rain and snow at one or two places of north Kashmir. A meteorological department official here told GNS that there was a possibility of scattered light rain and snow during the subsequent two days. Meanwhile amid cloud cover, […]
Honey production
Bee production is going to emerge as a major economic activity in the rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir in the coming three years. The government has approved a project of Rs 47 crores for the promotion of beekeeping in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. After implementation of the project, the number of bee […]
Quran burning incident sparks protest in Srinagar
After the holy book Quran was burnt in Sweden, the incident sparked a protest in the summer capital Srinagar following Friday prayers. Protesters led by Syed Abid Rizvi, a cleric from an Abi Guzar Masjid, assembled in the city’s Press Enclave and raised slogans against Danish Rasmus Paludan, who had set a copy of holy […]