Srinagar, September 4(GNS): Directorate of School Education Kashmir on Thursday said that the class work in all private and government schools will resume from Monday. According to an order issued by Directorate School Education, a copy which lies with GNS reads, “In the backdrop of the recent inclement weather conditions and the subsequent flood […]
Budgam, Sep 04: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the widespread destruction caused by the ongoing floods could have been prevented if authorities had acted on the plan post-2014 floods and implemented concrete preventive measures. The CM, as reported by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), visited several flood-affected areas in Budgam district and […]
Water level recedes at Sangam after 28 hours, flows above danger mark at Pampore, RM Bagh; landslides damage infra, MeT predicts intermittent spell of rains for next few days Srinagar, Sep 04 (KNO): Many areas were submerged in Srinagar outskirts on Thursday after the water from river Jhelum entered the residential areas in Taigan […]
New Delhi, Sep 4: Small car prices are likely to see a price drop ranging between Rs 45,000 to Rs 1 lakh due to GST rate rationalisation announced in the automotive sector, industry observers said on Thursday. The GST rate rejig is expected to revive demand in the entry-level segment, especially in the smaller towns […]
Srinagar, Sep 4, KNT: Six Kashmiri labourers from Kangan in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district were killed on Thursday morning when a mudslide struck their rented accommodation in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. The men had travelled to the hill state to earn their livelihood and were asleep when the sudden slide buried the structure. The deceased […]
Srinagar, Sep 04 (KNO): The Ministry of Railways has cleared two major projects for Jammu and Kashmir, including a new Baramulla–Uri railway line and the doubling of the Qazigund–Budgam stretch. According to a statement issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the 40.2 km Baramulla–Uri line will extend rail connectivity to the border town […]
Srinagar, September 4(GNS): An advocate was killed after two vehicles collided with each other at KP road in Paibug Mattan area in Anantnag district, on Thursday. Officials informed GNS that an accident occurred today on KP Road between a gas-laden truck bearing registration number JK03G-1304 and a Ford Figo bearing registration number JK17-0706, resulting […]
Water levels receding, Jhelum still above danger mark, preventive evacuations underway in vulnerable areas, alertness needed: Div Com Kashmir Srinagar, Sep 4 (KNC): Independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif on Thursday said, “Mostly dry weather is expected across Jammu and Kashmir today. Overcast conditions are expected in some areas. Faizan as per news agency […]
Srinagar, Sept 04 (KNO): At least seven reaidents from Kashmir are feared dead after a massive landslide hit Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Thursday. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that rescue operations are on and that all victims are residents of Tulail, Bandipora, who were working as labourers […]
Urge calm as rescue teams, helplines activated across vulnerable Sgr, Budgam areas Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 04 (KNO): Authorities on Thursday said water levels at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh are showing signs of recession but continue to remain above the danger mark, necessitating caution. They say, preventive evacuations are underway […]