Monthly Archives: August 2025
Srinagar, Aug 18: Despite recent reshuffles in the medical sector, several officials in the Health Department continue to hold the same postings for over six years, raising concerns over alleged favouritism and selective implementation of transfer orders.Health and Education Minister had earlier assured a broad reshuffle after reviewing healthcare measures across Jammu and Kashmir. […]
Jammu, Aug 18: In a significant development in the high-profile murder case of Advocate Babar Qadri, the Special Designated Court under the NIA Act has formally framed charges under Sections 16, 18, and 38 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 against Advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, former President of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association. […]
Srinagar, Aug 18: On a summer morning in Kilshey, a small refugee village tucked deep in the Gurez valley of Bandipora district, a man sits at a long wooden desk, bent over a stretch of creamy art-grade paper that seems to unroll endlessly across the room. His fingers are smudged with black ink, his […]
Srinagar, Aug 18: Authorities on Monday ordered suspension of all types of vehicular movement on Margan Top and Sinthan Top routes in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions. According to a weather advisory issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kokernag, as per news agency Kashmir News Corner—KNC, the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure […]
Srinagar, Aug 18: In view of recent incidents of cloudbursts and heavy rains, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Monday issued a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for schools to ensure the safety of students and staff during inclement weather.The advisory, signed by the Director of School Education, directs all Chief Education […]
Jammu, August 19(GNS): Senior Superintendent of Police Doda on Monday suspended a constable after he had allegedly thrashed a Village Defense Guard member in Doda district. In a handout to GNS, the police said that taking strong note of the alleged misconduct involving SgCt. Mohd Zia of Police Post Premnagar — particularly the alleged thrashing […]
Lauds Dr Darakhshan Andrabi for developing spiritual shrines in J&K Srinagar, Aug 17: Patron of Rashtriya Muslim Manch and famed intellectual Dr Indresh Kumar today visited Ziyarat Baba Zainuddin Rishi (RA). He was accompanied by Chairperson of Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi. Both leaders paid obeisance at the shrine and prayed for […]
Srinagar, August 17(GNS): Two LeT terrorist associates were apprehended by security forces at Malpora Nowgam area of Sumbal in North Kashmir’s Bandipora on Sunday. Officials told GNS that a joint naka was established by police and army, during searches two LeT terrorist associates were arrested along with arms and ammunition. From their possession, […]
Srinagar, August 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education on Sunday announced the postponement of the bi-annual examinations for classes 10th and 11th, scheduled to be held on August 18, 2025, across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as well as in Leh and Kargil districts of Ladakh UT.Officials said that the […]
Kulgam, August 17: In a gesture of solidarity and compassion, Honorable MLA Kulgam, M.Y. Tarigami, visited the residence of Farhan Shafi, who tragically lost his life in a recent road accident. During the visit, the MLA interacted with the bereaved family and expressed his heartfelt condolences over the irreparable loss. He conveyed deep sympathy […]