RAJOURI — At least four army men including one Havaldar were injured on Friday in an explosion that took place during a training session of an army Regiment in Kalsian area near Line of Control in Nowshera sub division of Rajouri district. Officials said that a routine training session of the Army was going on […]
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Govt orders transfers and postings in administration
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory government on Thursday ordered transfers and postings in the intrest of administration. Following transfers and postings in postings are hereby ordered with immediate effect: 1. Syed Yasir Farooq, JKAS, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Anantnag, is transferred and posted as Deputy Secretary to the Government, Home Department. 2. Ms. […]
Trucker killed, another injured after vehicle rolled down into deep gorge in Ramban
SRINAGAR — A trucker was killed while another person was injured after the vehicle they were travelling in rolled down into a deep gorge near Shabanbass area of Banhihal in Ramban district this evening. Reports reaching GNS said that a truck bearing registration number JK05A 8290 on way from Jammu towards Srinagar fell into a […]
Father-son duo booked for uploading Modi’s ‘insulting’ video on Facebook
RAJOURI — A father-son duo was booked for allegedly uploading an insulting video of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The case was registered after BJP supporters approached to police and filed a complaint against the father-son duo who hail from Chingas area of Rajouri. Reports said that […]
Higher Education Department, IIT to launch J&K Wide start up competition: Rohit Kansal
JAMMU — 14 business plans have been shortlisted in a pitch deck competition conducted by IIT Jammu. These would be evaluated to yield the final list of projects. Besides, the entire process would be enlarged and a J&K wide start up contest would be organized jointly by the Higher Education Department and the IIT Jammu. […]
Raj Bhawan cancels Republic Day ‘At Home’ reception due to Covid-19 pandemic
JAMMU — The Raj Bhawan has decided to cancel this year’s Republic Day ‘At Home’ receptionon on 26th January 2022 in view of the Covid-19 pandemic in Jammu and Kashmir. Liutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has urged the people of the Union Territory to follow Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) and safety protocols issued by the health […]
Police registers case after wife complains of dowry demand by husband
POONCH — Police on Monday registered a case under relevant sections against a man after his wife filed a complaint alleging demand of dowry by him. A police official told GNS that a written complaint was received from a woman (name withheld), a resident of Balakote area of Mendhar sub-division in Poonch district mentioning therein […]
Chief Secretary directs opening of Panthayal Tunnel by 15th April
JAMMU — The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting to review the condition of the National Highway-44 connecting Jammu and Srinagar, and take stock of the traffic movement thereon. Principal Secretary, Public Works (R&B) Department, representative of NHAI, Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, and district SP, Ramban participated in the meeting. It was […]
Alert on Jammu border ahead of Republic Day: BSF
JAMMU — Ahead of Republic Day, BSF Jammu frontier has sounded a high alert on the border to foil any possible misadventure, Officials said Monday. BSF in an official statement said that keeping in mind the present security scenario and intelligence inputs on the eve of Republic Day, BSF Jammu has been on high alert […]
Jammu-Srinagar highway shut amid mudslides, shooting stones at many places
SRINAGAR — Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, was closed following mudslides and shooting stones at many places on the thoroughfare, officials said on Sunday. A traffic department official here told GNS that the highway was blocked due to mudslides and shooting stones at many places, mainly in […]









