Avalanche warning for nine districts in next 24 hours Srinagar: JKDMA on Wednesday issued an avalanche warning in the higher reaches of nine districts during the next 24 hours, officials said. According to Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA), avalanche of “low danger” level is likely to occur at 2200 metres above sea level […]
SRINAGAR: An avalanche has blocked Sindh stream in Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir, changing the course of the waterbody, officials said here on Wednesday. An avalanche struck the Hung area of Sonamarg on Srinagar-Leh road, blocking the flow of water in the Sindh stream, they said. The blockade caused by the avalanche debris forced […]
Srinagar: Two siblings have tragically died and their father is battling for life in a suspected asphyxiation case in Ashtangoo village in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, an official said on Wednesday morning. The official told GNS that two siblings namely Muneer Ahmad and Tanveer Ahmad of Malangam alongside their father Qasim Ahmad Chechi were found […]
Srinagar: A bank official has been suspended for allegedly creating some dummy loan accounts in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Chairman of Ellaquai Dehati Bank, Fayaz Ahmed Wani said that dummy accounts were detected by quick watch and action has been taken. “..some irregularities have been pointed out during a routine inspection at the branch and […]
New Delhi: Legal doyen and veteran advocate Fali S Nariman died here on Wednesday at the age of 95. He was suffering from multiple ailments, including cardiac issues. In his long and illustrious legal career, Nariman argued in several landmark cases, including the famous case of the National Judicial Appointments Commission, which was struck down […]
Mumbai: Ameen Sayani, radio’s most recognised voice for millions of Indians who tuned into Binaca Geetmala every week, has died. He was 91. Sayani suffered a heart attack Tuesday evening and was taken to a hospital in south Mumbai but could not be saved, his son Rajil said. “He passed away last night of a […]
Holds public grievance redressal camp at Koolipora, Khanyar in Shahr-e-Khaas SRINAGAR: Continuing its endeavours to listen to the grievances of people at their door steps and to ensure on spot resolution of their developmental issues, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat on Wednesday held a Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Koolipora area […]
Directs for timely supply of drugs, essential equipments to all govt hospitals SRINAGAR: Secretary, Health & Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah on Wednesday undertook a comprehensive review to assess the functioning of Jammu and Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL) during a meeting at Civil Secretariat here today. The meeting was attended by […]
SRINAGAR: The J&K Hajj Committee on Wednesday issued an interview schedule for candidates who have applied for selection as Khadim-ul-Hujaj for Haj-2024. As per an official notification, the interview of eligible candidates for selection as Khadim-ul-Hujaj shall be held at Haj House, Bemina, Srinagar as per schedule given below. For aspirants from Anantnag, Bandipora, Ganderbal […]
GANDERBAL: Director Sericulture J&K, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat on Wednesday undertook a comprehensive visit to the tribal areas of Kangan in District Ganderbal under Public Outreach Initiative Programme. The primary objective of the visit was to raise awareness about the facilities and incentives provided by the department to silkworm rearers and individuals of tribal areas interested […]