Monthly Archives: June 2026
No substitute for readiness in mountains; cloudburst, landslide risks rising annually; SDRF, NDRF, Police, BSF and SSB must enhance synergy Srinagar, June 18 (KNO): Asserting that there is no substitute for readiness when dealing with challenging situations, Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat, on Thursday said preparedness and training remain the most […]
Army reiterates commitment to safe pilgrimage, vigilant security measures Umaisar Gull Ganaie Pahalgam, June 18 (KNO): Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited Pahalgam and Chandanwari on Thursday to review the security situation and assess operational preparedness along the southern route ahead of the commencement of the Amarnath Yatra 2026. The […]
‘Excess calories, saturated fats, salt, sugar can lead to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver, heart disease’ Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, June 18 (KNO): While Wazwan remains an integral part of Kashmir’s cultural heritage and hospitality, health experts are urging people to enjoy the traditional feast in moderation after an awareness advisory highlighted its significant calorie […]
Representation raises security concerns over alleged allotment of government quarters to private persons; questions tendering process and continued engagement of outsourced staff Srinagar: A formal complaint has alleged unauthorized occupation of government staff quarters at J&K House, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi, prompting a demand for an immediate inquiry into the allotment of residential accommodation, alleged […]
Poonch, June 18(GNS): An Army jawan died at the headquarters of 16 Rashtriya Rifles in Draba, Surankote area of Poonch district, in the early hours on Thursday. Officials told GNS that the incident occurred early morning when the jawan, who was on night duty and was found dead at the post. The deceased […]
‘Says UT status, MHA control improved security scenario in J&K; Centre committed to development, Pandit rehabilitation and statehood after lasting peace’ Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jun 17 (KNO): Stating that the era of violence, fear and bloodshed has largely come to an end in Jammu and Kashmir, Leader of Opposition and senior BJP […]
Srinagar, June 17(GNS); The Jammu and Kashmir government has terminated the services of a Power Development Department (PDD) employee over alleged involvement in terror activities. Official sources told GNS that Mohd Shafi Malik, 51, of Arwani, Bijbehara, has been dismissed from service. Malik, a 12th-pass Inspector posted at Hassanpora Tawella, Bijbehara, was terminated with […]
Platform access blocked till June 22, message-editing feature disabled till June 30; authorities target cheating rackets exploiting students Srinagar, Jun 16 (KNO): In a major step aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday welcomed the Government of India’s decision to impose […]
Anantnag, June 16: Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra 2026, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Pahalgam and Anantnag areas. Speaking to ANI, Priyanka Sharma, a tourist, praised the Anantnag Police security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra. “Security personnel are maintaining strict vigil in the […]
Jammu June 16(GNS):One person died and two others were critically injured on Tuesday morning after a motorcycle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge at Dhana Dohian Sathara. A police official told GNS that the accident occurred around 8:00 am involving motorcycle JK02CJ 6108. The deceased was identified as Mohd Azam, […]