Jammu, Mar 3 : The Election Commission of India (ECI) had recognized the services of Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, for successful holding of elections for the 18th Lok Sabha in the UT of J&K. The Chief Secretary, J&K was presented with a ‘Certificate of Exemplary Leadership’ signed by Chief Election Commissioner and two of the Election Commissioners for his excellent...
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Scooty Rider Killed, Pillion Injured In Anantnag Accident
Srinagar, March 03: A 20 Year-Old Boy was killed while as a pillion was seriously injured in a road accident at Anzwalla area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday. Officials told GNS that a scooty and a auto collided with each other near Anzwalla resulting on spot of death of scooty rider and serious injuries to it’s pillion who...
CM Omar Abdullah launches website for Khelo India Winter Games 2025
Four-day event to begin in Gulmarg from March 9 Jammu, Mar 03: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the official website for Khelo India Winter Games 2025 (kwig2025.com) at the Civil Secretariat. The launch event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Ministers Javed Ahmad Rana and Satish Sharma, and Gulmarg MLA Farooq A. Shah. Also present were Chief...
NC acting as extension of BJP in Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar, Mar 3 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday accused the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference (NC) government of acting as an extension of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir. The former Chief Minister suggested that the NC was attempting to legitimize the BJP’s actions over the past six years, including the abrogation...
No alternative to maintaining good ties with India: Bangladesh CA Mohd Yunus
Dhaka, March 3: Bangladesh Interim Government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has said there is no alternative to maintaining good ties with India, even as he said that there have been “some clouds” in the relationship due to “propaganda”. “Some conflicts had been seen in the midway. I would say some clouds were seen. These clouds mostly came through propaganda. Others...
PM Modi calls upon people to protect and preserve biodiversity
New Delhi, Mar 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon the people to protect and preserve biodiversity, saying, “Every species plays a vital role. Let’s safeguard their future for generations to come.” The Prime Minister made these remarks today as “World Wildlife Day” is being celebrated today to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife and biodiversity. In a social...
JKDMA issues avalanche warning for 5 districts of J&K
Srinagar, Mar 3 : Given fresh snowfall, Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Monday issued an avalanche warning in the higher reaches of five districts of Union Territory during the next 24 hours, officials said. An avalanche with a “medium danger” level is likely to occur above 2500 metres over Baramulla, Ganderbal, Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban districts...
France and UK have proposed one-month truce in Ukraine: President Macron
London/Paris, March 3: France and Britain have proposed a one-month truce in Ukraine “in the air, on the seas, and in energy infrastructure”, President Emmanuel Macron of France told Le Figaro. Ahead of the summit on Ukraine in London on Sunday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Paris and London were working on a “plan” to stop the fighting....
Iranian Vice Prez Zarif resigns for 2nd time since appointment
Tehran, Mar 3 : Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif resigned Sunday night for the second time since his appointment in August last year. In a post on social media X on Monday, Zarif said he met with Iran’s judiciary chief on Sunday and had accepted his recommendation to return to university. He hoped that by stepping aside from his...
India -Pakistan close to resolving Kashmir issue during Manmohan Singh period: Omar
Jammu, Mar 3: Praising the former Prime Minister of India, Late Manmohan Singh, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that during his tenure, both the countries (India-Pakistan) were very close to resolving the Kashmir issue and said that he would not be to see it happening again in his lifetime. Asserting that former Pakistan President...
Army rescues critically elderly woman ill in Gurez
Srinagar, Mar 3: Army rescued a critically ill elderly woman to the nearest hospital in the border area of Gurez in Bandipora district. Army said the prompt medical assistance was rendered, and she was evacuated to the nearest hospital, thus saving a precious life. “Chinar Warriors responded to a distress call to evacuate a critically ill elderly lady patient...
Bumrah reflects on stellar 2024 & being crowned ICC Cricketer of Year
Dubai, Feb 26 : India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah capped off a remarkable 2024 by receiving his ICC Awards and Team of The Year caps here. The 31-year-old was named the ICC Men’s Cricketer Of The Year, ICC Men’s Test Player Of The Year and was inducted in the ICC Men’s Test Team Of The Year and ICC T20I Team...
AUS pacer Starc elaborates on reasons behind Champions Trophy absence
Dubai, Feb 27 : The Australian fast bowler has elaborated on his decision to skip the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai. Australia quick Mitchell Starc has revealed the main reason why he decided to sit out the current ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Starc was originally named in Australia’s preliminary squad for the eight-team event, but was then a notable...
Visually impaired candidates eligible for appointment in judicial services: SC
New Delhi, March 3 : In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Monday held that visually impaired candidates are eligible for appointment to judicial services in India. A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan ruled that no person can be denied consideration for recruitment in the judicial service solely on account of their physical disabilities. The bench...
J&K Police arrest two drug peddlers with Charas in Shopian district
Srinagar, Mar 3: Police have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered charas from their possession in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district. Police said in continuation of its drive to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, District Police Shopian arrested two drug peddlers during checking at Nagesharan crossing. They said a motorcycle, which was coming from Harmain towards Shopian,...
Kashmir higher reaches, including Gulmarg, receive fresh snowfall, plains lash by rains
Srinagar, Mar 3 : The higher reaches of Kashmir Valley, including the tourist spots of Gulmarg and Pahalgam, received a fresh snowfall while plains were lashed by rains on Monday. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar said that the ski resort of Gulmarg in the north Kashmir Baramulla district received 10.0 cm of snowfall, Pahalgam 3.5 cm, and the frontier Kashmir...
Mubarak Gul seeks free transportation, medical services for former J&K legislators
Jammu, Mar 03: Former speaker and MLA Eidgah, Mubarak Gul on Monday demanded free treatment and transportation services for former legislators of Jammu and Kashmir. He urged the government to provide these services at par with those offered to former parliamentarians. According to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Gul made the remarks during obituary references on the first day of...
Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, urged Indian Corporates to invest in building specialised educational institutions
Ashok Hinduja, Chairman Hinduja Foundation announced plans of Hinduja College becoming a Deemed University Srinagar, March 2 : Marking 75 years of illustrious journey in education, the Hinduja Group reaffirmed its commitment to shaping India’s future through its flagship institution, Hinduja College of Commerce, which started as a humble primary school for children of refugees. Today with over 6000 students,...
Government committed to restore statehood to J&K: LG Sinha in Assembly
Says will continue to engage with stakeholders; Govt committed to ensure timely Panchayat, Local Body elections in J&K Jammu, Mar 03: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said the government is commitment to fulfilling the long-standing demand of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He made the remarks during his address on the first day of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s budget...
LG address: MLA Langate stages protests
Jammu, Mar 03: MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad on Monday staged protests over deaths in Baramulla and Kathua inside the Central Hall of Legislative Assembly when Liutenant Governer Manoj Sinha began address According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), LAs soon as LG started delivering his address, khursheed carrying placards seeking justice for the families of Baramulla and Kathua....
Four residential houses gutted in Budgam
Srinagar, Mar 3; In a major fire incident that broke out in the Wagoora area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, four residential houses were gutted overnight, officials said. The Fire and Emergency Service officials said that the fire broke out during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday in a house at Ganai Mohalla Wagoora and engulfed other...