Kashmir, Srinagar, Anantnag, Jammu, Samba
Conservation efforts, habitat restoration, water management strategies have turned Kashmir’s wetlands into thriving sanctuary for migratory species Srinagar, Aug 25 (KNO): Kashmir’s wetlands have turned into a bustling haven for migratory birds this season, witnessing an unprecedented surge with 13.43 lakh birds representing 67 species flocking to the Valley. Over the past six years, […]
Srinagar, Aug 25: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday called upon the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to actively facilitate private sector participation in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the Union Territory has the potential to emerge as a key driver of India’s economic growth. But the private sector’s partnership with government is essential for J& […]
Srinagar, Aug 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered a blanket ban on the use of pen drives in official devices across all Administrative Departments, citing cyber security concerns and the need to safeguard sensitive government data. A circular issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), a copy of which lies with news agency […]
To Reach Jammu Shortly in Another Aircraft; To Visit Cloudburst-Hit Chashoti in Kishtwar on Schedule Jammu, Aug 25: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s aircraft, which was en route to Jammu from New Delhi for a visit to cloudburst-hit Chashoti in Kishtwar district, had to return midway to Delhi after developing a technical snag. As per […]
Jammu, Aug 24: Traffic movement on the Jammu-Kathua National Highway was suspended on Saturday after one tube of the Sahar Khad bridge suffered damage due to incessant rains. Officials said that as a precautionary measure, the second tube of the bridge has also been closed for vehicular movement. Authorities have urged commuters to avoid travel […]
CM Omar directs all departments to remain on high alert Jammu, Aug 24 (KNO): Torrential rains lashed parts of Jammu & Kashmir with Jammu city recording a precipitation of 190.4 mm in the last 24-hours, marking the second-highest August rainfall in nearly 100 years, according to data from Kashmir Weather. Pertinently, the all-time […]
Jammu, Aug 24: The recruitment for just 75 naib tehsildar posts has turned into a windfall for Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) which has collected over Rs 6.43 crore from aspirants in application fees, according to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) query. With each form priced at Rs 600 for general […]
Jammu/Srinagar, Aug 24: Heavy rains battered most parts of Jammu and Kashmir overnight, triggering flood-like situation in several low-lying areas and causing damage to a vital bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot national highway, officials said. The winter capital Jammu recorded 190.4 mm rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8.30 am, the second-highest downpour this month in […]
Srinagar, August 23(GNS): Security forces on Saturday busted a hideout in Dachigam area of Harwan in Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. A top police officer told GNS that today a joint team of police and CRPF busted a hideout in Dachigam. The officer further said that it was an old hideout which was being […]
New Delhi, Aug 23: The transport ministry has raised the registration renewal fee for motor vehicles older than 20 years to discourage people from keeping them. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), in a notification, announced that the renewal fee for light motor vehicles (LMVs) older than 20 years has been doubled […]
