National Science Day-2024: KU launches medicinal and aromatic plants database

‘Research profile at par with global institutions, consistently in pursuit of excellence’ Srinagar: To popularise and promote science, scientific research and innovations for faculty, research scholars and students of the region, the Department of Bioresources, Kashmir University (KU), Wednesday organised a daylong seminar to celebrate National Science Day-2024 here. The event themed ‘Science for Sustainable […]

Chinar Open Winter Games 2024 concludes

GULMARG: The Chinar Open Winter Games 2024, an initiative by the Indian Army held in Gulmarg , concluded on February 28, 2024, with resounding success and record-breaking participation of 676 individuals. The event, organised by Dagger Division of Chinar Corps, captivated audiences with its exceptional display of athleticism, sportsmanship, and camaraderie, PRO Defence said in […]

Decision on seat sharing with INDIA alliance soon: Farooq

Decision on seat sharing with INDIA alliance soon: Farooq

Srinagar: Former J&K Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP, Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that there is a need to make INDIA bloc strong so that the country is “saved from the disaster BJP has done in the last ten years.” He maintained that NC vice-president Omar Abdullah is in constant contact with Congress […]

CS administers oath to Rajesh Sharma as JKWRRA member

CS administers oath to Rajesh Sharma as JKWRRA member

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today administered oath of office to former Custodian General, J&K, Rajesh Sharma as the member of Jammu & Kashmir Water Resources Regulatory Authority (JKWRRA) here. On the occasion the ACS, Jal Shakti; Member, JKWRRA; Secretary, Jal Shakti; Chief Engineers of the Department besides other officers were present. Dulloo complimented Sharma […]

MeT issues advisory amid heavy snowfall forecast from March 1

MeT issues advisory amid heavy snowfall forecast from March 1

Srinagar: Weather department here on Tuesday issued an advisory in view of heavy snowfall forecast in Jammu and Kashmir, cautioning about the disruption of surface and air transport to the landlocked valley. In the advisory, the regional MeT centre said that an active Western disturbance is most likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas from […]

KPDCL extends amnesty scheme

KPDCL extends amnesty scheme

Srinagar: The Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced an extension in its amnesty scheme for domestic consumers in Jammu & Kashmir. In an order, KPDCL has instructed its staff to finalize list of eligible domestic consumers who can avail benefits under the extended amnesty scheme. The scheme allows domestic consumers to clear outstanding […]

2 people killed in Reasi accident

2 people killed in Reasi accident

Jammu: Two persons were killed and as many others were injured when a vehicle they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Reasi district on Tuesday. A police official told GNS that a van (JK20A- 8411) was travelling from Reasi to Thub when it skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge […]

Army Commander Reviews Security Along LoC In Jammu

Army Commander Reviews Security Along LoC In Jammu

JAMMU: Army’s northern commander Lt Gen M V Suchindra Kumar on Tuesday visited Jammu-based White Knight Corps headquarters and reviewed preparedness of the formation deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) in the region. Lt Gen Kumar assumed the charge as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Udhampur-based northern command on February 19 and immediately visited Srinagar-based […]

LeT associate arrested in Bla

LeT associate arrested in Bla

Srinagar: Police, army and SSB arrested a militant associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said on Tuesday. A militant hideout was also busted in Jammu and Kashmir Bandipora district on Tuesday. Police said the LeT associate was arrested by a joint team of forces in the Pattan area of the Baramulla […]

LS elections: Workshop held for political parties

JAMMU: In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, one-day workshop for political parties was organized today at Nirvachan Bhawan here. The program was attended by around 40 representatives of major political parties of Jammu and Kashmir including members of national and state level political parties like BJP, Panthers Party and Apni Party among […]