Male body found at Shalteng
Srinagar: An unidentified male body was found in Srinagar outskirts on Monday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the body was discovered by locals at Shalteng this morning. He said the police have taken the body into its custody. The identification of the deceased is being ascertained. Meanwhile, more details are awaited, […]
No pause in anti-terrorism operations, peace in J&K our top priority: LG Sinha
Sajid Raina Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that there would be no halt in anti-terrorism operations and that maintaining peace and tranquility in Jammu and Kashmir is the top priority. Speaking to media in Jammu, Sinha, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the Indian Army is fully capable and […]
Inadequate snow postpones Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg
Officials say revised schedule to be announced once snow conditions improve Srinagar: The 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG), which was set to be held in Gulmarg from February 22 to 25, has been postponed due to inadequate snowfall, officials said on Monday. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said […]
Tight security at New Delhi Railway Station post stampede; passenger influx continues
NEW DELHI, Feb 17 (PTI): Tight security arrangements are in place at the New Delhi Railway Station, a day after a stampede claimed 18 lives there on Saturday night, police said. Delhi Police, along with Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP), has deployed additional personnel to manage rush at the station, which […]
Quake of 4.0-magntiude hits Delhi, strong tremors rock NCR
NEW DELHI, Feb 17 (PTI): An earthquake of 4.0 magnitude rocked parts of Delhi-NCR early on Monday, the National Center for Seismology said. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. The earthquake, with its epicentre in New Delhi, struck at a depth of five kilometres at 5:36 am, it said in a […]
Eyewitnesses recall Saturday night horror at New Delhi Railway Station post stampede
New Delhi: People’s belongings scattered everywhere, a crowd unlike anything seen before with scores pushing and scrambling for space amid cries for help — eyewitnesses have recalled the horror as the death toll in the overnight stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station climbed to 18 on Sunday. According to official sources, a wrong announcement […]
Want J-K youth to be ‘daring, adventurous and strong’: LG Sinha
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said he wanted the local youth to be “daring, adventurous and strong” as speedy development of the society largely depends on productivity of its youth. Sinha was speaking at the sixth annual day celebration of the Guidance & Career Counselling Cell for Youth Development in […]
CM Omar holds pre-budget consultation with public representatives of Jammu district
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired pre-budget consultations with public representatives from Jammu district at a meeting held at the Civil Secretariat. The session was attended by Minister Satish Sharma, Chairman District Development Council (DDC), Members of Legislative Assembly from District Jammu, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Dheeraj Gupta […]
Govt to provide free water tanker service to water deficit areas: Jal Shakti Minister
JAMMU: In a move to address water scarcity and ensure access to clean drinking water in Jammu city, the Jammu and Kashmir government today announced free water tanker service to the water deficit areas. This was revealed during a high level review meeting chaired by Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana at Civil Secretariat […]
