Two non-locals arrested along with pistol at Jawahar Tunnel

  Qazigund: The security forces have arrested two non-local residents during an operation near Jawahar Tunnel area of Qazigund in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district last night. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that two persons were arrested along with arms and ammunition after security forces intercepted a Santro car (JK04-9750) near Jawahar […]

After 2 Months, SEC Orders Re-polling for DDC Seat in Drugmulla Constituency

Kupwara:After keeping the counting process in animation for nearly two months over antecedents of a PaK born female candidate contesting DDC elections from Drugmulla constituency, State Election Commission has finally announced nullification of the then held elections even as dropping the name of candidate in question permanently from electoral rolls. State Election Commissioner in an […]

IED blast in Pulwama creates panic

IED blast in Pulwama creates panic

Anantnag: An IED blast created panic and inflicted damage to a shop, Friday afternoon, here in Dangerpora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. No one was injured in the blast and there was no loss of life, a police source said. The incident took place at about 5:00 PM Friday afternoon along the Circular Road, […]

Rusted grenade found at bus stand Kupwara

Rusted grenade found at bus stand Kupwara

Kupwara: Police recovered a rusted hand grenade at the general bus stand in north Kashmir’s Kupwara on Friday morning. Police sources said that a rusted hand grenade was spotted at the general bus stand and a team of bomb disposal team was called, which recovered the hand grenade safely without any damage. They said the […]

25 training programme on growing of medicinal plant starts at FoF-SKUAST

Value addition, GI tagging of medicinal plants vital for tapping their economic potential: Experts GANDERBAL: Experts have called that efforts to go for value addition and GI tagging of medicinal plants produced in Kashmir valley which would significantly improve the returns on these valuable products. Adding that, these so far have failed to register their […]

Jammu-Srinagar highway to reopen for both ways tomorrow

Jammu-Srinagar highway to reopen for both ways tomorrow

  Srinagar: The Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, will reopen for two ways on Saturday, officials said. “Tomorrow (March 6), subject to fair weather and better road condition, LMVs (Passenger) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar highway viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa,” traffic officials […]

Low intensity IED blast Pulwama, No loss of life or injury

  Srinagar: Suspected militants triggered off a low intensity improvised explosive device (IED) in Dangerpora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday, officials said. However, they said there was no loss of life or injury reported in the explosion which took place at Dangerpora area. A senior police officer told GNS that the small […]

81 fresh covid-19 cases in J&K

81 fresh covid-19 cases in J&K

    Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 81 fresh covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. Among the fresh cases, official said that 61 cases were confirmed from Kashmir Valley and 20 from Jammu division, taking the total cases to 126853.   Reader correspondentkashmirreader.com

PSAJK offers Government to take over its transportation wing

  Srinagar: Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) on Friday offered the government to take over the transportation wing of all the private educational institutes and provide quality and affordable transportation facilities to students. The Association said that such a scenario will be a win-win situation for the students, parents and school management. […]

NC leader Hilal Lone released on bail 

NC leader Hilal Lone released on bail 

    Bandipora: National conference leader Hilal Akbar Lone, who was booked under UAPA, was released late last night after additional session judge Baramulla granted him bail in a “hate speech” case that was registered against him by Hajin police a month ago. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Hilal Lone, […]