“There is no proposal for reduction or scrapping of the honorarium of the PRI/ULB representatives”: Lt Governor
“My Town My Pride” aims at empowering ULBs by reaching out to urban population, with governance at their doorsteps, ensuring on spot redressal of their issues and grievance: LG Asks officers to own the initiative, identify local issues and needs of the people, and serve people with accountable, responsive & participatory governance Sustainable development of […]
3 days ahead of LAHDC polls, GOI announces 7500 MW power projects, two smart cities, 5000 jobs
Three days ahead of LAHDC polls, Union minister of State for Home G K Reddy Monday offered a series of sops for the Ladakh that includes 7500 MW power projects and 5000 jobs for the youth.The package was announced days ahead of the crucial polls for the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Ladakh. […]
Cop shot dead in Anantnag
A police officer was shot dead by militants in Kenalwan area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday evening. Unidentified official sources told GNS that the militants attacked the officer, Inspector Mohammad Ashraf, as he was returning home after offering prayers. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition. However the doctors declared him brought […]
21 travelers among 427 new covid-19 cases in J&K, tally crosses 88000 mark
Twenty one travelers were among 427 new covid-19 cases reported in J&K in last 24 hours, taking the overall tally to over 88000. Official sources told GNS that 169 of these cases were reported from Jammu Division and 258 from Kashmir Valley which takes the total count to 88369 in J&K. Giving district wise details, […]
Shopian gunfight: One militant killed, operation on
One militant has been in killed in an ongoing gunfight in Melhura area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district, reported a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS). Unidentified official sources told GNS that one militant has been killed in an ongoing gunfight. However the identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained. Earlier, […]
China on road to economic recovery as consumption boosts
China’s economic recovery accelerated in the third quarter as consumers shook off their coronavirus caution, although the weaker-than-expected headline growth suggested persistent risks for one of the few drivers of global demand. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.9% in July-September from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday, slower than the 5.2% forecast by […]
Kings XI move up the ladder, Delhi remains on top
Kings XI Punjab have moved up by two places and are currently placed at the sixth spot in the points table following the conclusion of 36 matches in the ongoing edition of the Premier League. Kings XI, who were placed at the bottom of the table, came out with a thrilling Super Over win over […]
Admin will not levy any property tax in J-K: LG Sinha
Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the administration would not levy any property tax from the people in Jammu and Kashmir, reported a local news portal. Earlier, the Centre had empowered the administration to levy property taxes on land and buildings within municipal areas across the Union Territory. If […]
Europe surges past 250,000 virus deaths as Israel lifts lockdown
PARIS: Europe passed the milestone of 250,000 deaths from coronavirus on Sunday, as Israel and Australia’s second-largest city of Melbourne began to gradually ease their strict lockdowns. European nations have ratcheted up restrictions on daily life to tackle soaring infections, with a 44 percent increase in cases this week. Night-time curfews on millions came into […]
ED’s summon to Dr Farooq displays GoI’s nervousness about united fight of mainstream parties: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar: The former chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief, Mehbooba Mufti Monday said that Enforcement Department’s sudden summon to Dr Farooq Abdullah displays Government of India’s nervousness about mainstream parties in J&K fighting as one unit. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Mehbooba in her tweet said […]