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 […]
SRINAGAR — Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir frontier Raja Babu Singh Monday said that post ceasefire agreement last year, the overall situation on Kashmir LoC remained peaceful but the fresh intelligence inputs suggest that 104 to 135 militants are ready to sneak into this side. He also said that some guides have […]
SRINAGAR — Four employees of Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial (JLNM) hospital suffered minor injuries after they successfully averted a major fire incident at the hospital on Monday afternoon. Deputy Medical Superintendent of JLNM hospital Dr Bilques Shah said that a major fire incident was averted as Oxygen plant roof top catched fire while welding work […]
SRINAGAR — Inspector General of Police Kashmir range Vijay Kumar Monday said that all security arrangements have been put in place and that security forces will ensure peaceful conduct of Republic Day functions in Srinagar and other district headquarters of Valley. “Police, army and CRPF have been conducted security drills including area domination, drone surveillance […]
SRINAGAR — Barring few places including Srinagar, night temperature recorded a fall in Kashmir Valley with mercury settling at minus 9.5°C in the world famous skiing resort of Gulmarg. Some places including famous resort of Pahalgam accumulated fresh snowfall. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar received 2.6mm rainfall in last 24 hours […]
SRINAGAR — In a streak of multiple events organized by Tourism Department of Kashmir to celebrate 75th year of independence under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the department today when Jammu and Kashmir is under COVID lockdown held a colorful Shikara rally in Dal Lake to woo tourists to the valley. Director Tourism G N Itoo […]
SRINAGAR — Amid surge in covid-19 cases, Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory administration on Sunday decided to continue with the 64-hour lockdown from 2 p.m. Friday in Jammu and Kashmir. The government in an order issued by the State Executive Committee headed by Chief Secretary Dr Arin Kumar Mehta, has reiterated most of the measures […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday said that Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will preside over the main function on January 26 in Jammu while his Advisor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar will take a salute at Srinagar. Moreover, District Development Council (DDC) chairpersons will preside over the main functions in their respective districts, according […]
SRINAGAR — A tourist from Maharashtra died of a heart attack at a luxury hotel in the world-famous ski resort Gulmarg of Kashmir Valley. Police sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a 65-year-old tourist from Mumbai complained of chest pain. He was shifted from the hotel to Primary Health Centre Gulmarg where doctors […]
SRINAGAR — Abdul Ahad, father of Jahangir Lolabi—senior member of GNS, passed away at Tilwanpora Lalpora Kupwara on Sunday. As per family sources, his nimazi jenazah (funeral prayers) would be held at 5p.m. at Tilwanpora Lalpora. In this hour of grief, entire GNS team stands in solidarity with Jahangir Lolabi. Meanwhile, a condolence meeting was […]