NEW DELHI — With 2,841 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,31,16,254, while the active cases dipped to 18,604, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll climbed to 5,24,190 with nine fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. The […]
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Chhattisgarh govt helicopter crashes at Raipur airport, 2 pilots killed
RAIPUR — A Chhattisgarh government helicopter crashed at the Raipur airport on Thursday night, killing two pilots, police said. The incident took place during a flying practice at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur under Mana police station limits at around 9:10 pm, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Prashant Agrawal. Two pilots on board […]
On International Nurses day, nurses highlight heavy workload, poor work environment at hospitals
SRINAGAR — Nurses who play a key role in hospitals in communicating with patients, understanding them and taking care of them along with administering medicines are still unsung heroes. The 2021 study published in the International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences revealed that around 67 percent of nurses in Kashmir suffer from depression. Besides, […]
Three years on, KU yet to complete selection process of Assistant Registrar posts
SRINAGAR — Even after elapsing of around three years since seven assistant registrar posts were advertised by Kashmir University, authorities at the varsity are yet to complete the selection process. Candidates while talking to KNO said that due to unknown reasons, the authorities at the varsity are restoring to dilly dally tactics due to which […]
Policeman shot dead in Gudoora Pulwama
PULWAMA — A policeman was shot dead by suspected militants at Gudoora village in Pulwama district in South Kashmir on Friday. Reports said, a policeman identified as (SPO) Riyaz Ahmad Thoker, son of Ali Mohammad Thoker, a resident of Gudoora Pulwama was shot at and injured by suspected militants near his residence at his native […]
Youth oriented policies will bring change: DC Pulwama
PULWAMA — Youth act as catalysts of change and development besides play a vital role in transforming societies into progressive and prosperous ones, said the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Baseer Ul Haq while addressing thousands of youth in a programme under the banner ,‘Vision Pulwama 2047 –Be the Change’. He reiterated his commitment to transform […]
Budgam Killing: KP community stage protest in Anantnag
Waris Shah SRINAGAR — Scores of Kashmiri Pandits putting up at various transit camps in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district Thursday evening took to roads to protest against the killing of a fellow community member in central Kashmir’s Budgam district today. Reports reaching GNS said that the Pandits at Vessu Qazigund and Mattan Anantnag besides at […]
Haj Committee to provide Standardized baggage to pilgrims of Hajj-2022
SRINAGAR — In order to avoid inconvenience to the Haj Pilgrims, the Haj Committee of India (HCI) through a circular issued here has informed that, Haj Committee will be providing Standardized Baggage to the Haj Pilgrims, for which they have to confirm their baggage delivery address through Haj Committee of India App or website latest […]
KTA decries proposed power tariff hike
SRINAGAR — Kashmir Traders Alliance (KTA) has decried the proposed power tariff proposal submitted by KPDCL before Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission. President, KTA Aijaz Ahmad Shahdhar said that the proposed power tariff hike is like adding insult to the injury. “Business community in particular and common people in general is passing through tough times due […]
Kashmir reports 1 new Covid-19 case, none in Jammu
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir reported one new covid-19 case while there was no death due to the pathogen in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. They said that the fresh case was reported from Kupwara, taking the overall tally to 454126—166383 in Jammu and 287743 in Kashmir. There was also no death […]









