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DC Srinagar reviews measures for smooth traffic flow on City roads

DC Srinagar reviews measures for smooth traffic flow on City roads

Directs for launching massive enforcement drive against roadside encroachments, wrong parking SRINAGAR, MAY 26:.In order to review the measures to ensure smooth traffic flow on City roads and to formulate an action plan to overcome traffic Jam on city Roads, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today chaired a meeting in the Meeting […]

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Lt Governor inaugurates National Seminar on “Agriculture and More: Beyond 4.0”, hosted by SKUAST-K

Lt Governor inaugurates National Seminar on “Agriculture and More: Beyond 4.0”, hosted by SKUAST-K

To meet the future challenges of Agriculture & allied sector, we will require new smart technologies, which can provide most extensive & precise support to farmers, says LG Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics will not only increase efficiency making farming more profitable and environment friendly, but also affect the entire […]

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J&K reports 8 new covid-19 cases, no death

J&K reports 8 new covid-19 cases, no death

Jammu and Kashmir reported eight new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. They said that five of the cases were reported from Jammu, two from Srinagar and one from Samba districts, taking the overall tally to 454220—166446 in Jammu and 287774 […]

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Purple Mission brings fortunes for farmers in J&K

Purple Mission brings fortunes for farmers in J&K

Doda district achieves tremendous results under Aroma Mission SRINAGAR, MAY 26: Cultivation of lavender has changed fortunes of farmers in Jammu and Kashmir under ‘Aroma Mission or Purple Revolution’, an initiative of Centre government towards transforming lives of UT’s farmers community. Pertinently, Purple or Lavender Revolution was launched in 2016 by the Union Ministry of […]

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Encounter Starts In Awantipora Pulwama

Encounter Starts In Awantipora Pulwama

Srinagar : A gunfight has started between militants and joint team of police and army in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday night. “Encounter has started at Aganhanzipora area of Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job,” police said in a tweet. “Further details shall follow.” (GNS)

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J&K registers significant achievement in reducing infant mortality: NHM J&K

J&K registers significant achievement in reducing infant mortality: NHM J&K

  Registers 3 point decline from 20 to 17 per 1000 live births in single year as per SRS report Srinagar, 26 May:The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has registered tremendous decline in the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) during last one year. The IMR has decreased from 20 to 17 in a single year […]

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Night temperature rises amid dry weather forecast in J-K

Night temperature rises amid dry weather forecast in J-K

While mainly dry weather has been predicted, temperature recorded a rise at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 15.0°C against 11.6°C on the previous night. The temperature, he said, was above normal by 3.0°C during this time of the year […]

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9 Persons Killed As Vehicle Rolls Down Zojila Road

9 Persons Killed As Vehicle Rolls Down Zojila Road

Srinagar, May 26: Nine persons were killed in a tragic road accident near Chini Nallah along Zojila road last night, official sources said. They said that a Tavera bearing registration number JK12-7466 heading towards Srinagar from Kargil fell down into the nallah, after the driver purportedly lost control over the vehicle. On receiving information, police […]

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City of Srinagar

City of Srinagar

  Srinagar city is not only the capital of Jammu and Kashmir but it has historical and cultural moorings also. The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is working on many projects to make it a smart city. In this direction many developmental projects are underway in Srinagar to make it more vibrant and attractive. With […]

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Three LeT militants killed in Kupwara Gunfight, Arms and Ammunition recovered: IGP Kashmir

Three LeT militants killed in Kupwara Gunfight, Arms and Ammunition recovered: IGP Kashmir

Srinagar, May 26: Three militants associated with outfit Lashkar-i-Toiba were killed on Thrusday in Jumagund area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. In a tweet, The Kashmir Police Zone while quoting IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar wrote, “All three militants killed, affiliated with proscribed militant outfit LeT. Identification being ascertained. Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered,”. […]