New tourist policy

New tourist policy

Government has started a new tourism policy to get people into Jammu and Kashmir for sports activities. In this direction even the J&K Sports Policy is encouraging for sports tourism. The existing skiing facilities for training as well as leisure games at Gulmarg are being developed at par with international standards. Apart from this, a […]

Al Qaeda threatens suicide attacks in India over insulting remarks against Prophet by former BJP Spokesperson

Al Qaeda threatens suicide attacks in India over insulting remarks against Prophet by former BJP Spokesperson

Al-Qaeda has issued a threat relating to India saying that they will conduct suicide attacks in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai and Delhi to “fight for the dignity of our Prophet”. The threat statement said, “saffron terrorists should now await their end in Delhi and Bombay and in UP and Gujarat”. “They shall find refuge neither […]

Over 76 percent people in J&K own a house, 24 percent own a car: Survey

Over 76 percent people in J&K own a house, 24 percent own a car: Survey

Srinagar, Jun 07: Over 76 percent households in Jammu and Kashmir have their own houses while around 24 percent households own a car, the National Health and Family Survey-5 (NHFS-5) has reported. Official data with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that around 18.3 percent households in J&K possess bicycles, 30.3 percent households possess […]

J&K to witness golden period in MCH through best practices of health sector: Advisor Bhatnagar

J&K to witness golden period in MCH through best practices of health sector: Advisor Bhatnagar

Addresses valedictory session of MCH Conclave  SRINAGAR, JUNE 07:  Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir would soon witness a golden period in Maternal and Child Health by putting into services the best practices of health sector. Advisor Bhatnagar stated this while addressing the valedictory session of two day […]

New Industrial Policy addresses entrepreneurship aspirations of J&K Youth

New Industrial Policy addresses entrepreneurship aspirations of J&K Youth

UT would soon host Global Investors’ Summit to increase employment opportunities, accelerate industrial growth SRINAGAR, JUNE 7: The government of Jammu and Kashmir is providing an enabling environment for investors to start their business ventures in the Union Territory. For Industries and Commerce sector, an allocation of about Rs 555.80 crore has been made under […]

Commissioner Secretary Revenue visits Vessu migrant colony, takes stock of grievances, demands of inhabitants

Commissioner Secretary Revenue visits Vessu migrant colony, takes stock of grievances, demands of inhabitants

KULGAM, JUNE 7: Commissioner Secretary, Revenue, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, along with Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din-Bhat, today visited Vessu migrant colony, Kulgam and took stock of grievances and demands of inhabitants of the colony. The residents of the migrant colony highlighted several issues including posting of employees to safer zones, DPC related issues, development […]

J&K reports 7 new covid-19 cases, no death

J&K reports 7 new covid-19 cases, no death

Jammu and Kashmir reported seven new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the pathogen in the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said that six cases were reported from Jammu district and one from Baramulla, taking the overall tally to 454290—166507 in Jammu division and 287783 in Kashmir. There was […]

South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Kulgam

South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Kulgam

Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Sehpora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Sehpora. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, […]

3 Magnetic IEDs airdropped by drone defused in Jammu

3 Magnetic IEDs airdropped by drone defused in Jammu

Security forces recovered three IED’s, attached as payload with a drone, which were brought down by border security force late last night in Akhnoor sector and diffused through a controlled explosion. “Alert BSF troops fired two rounds on hearing humming sound which was about 800 mtrs in height in Akhnoor area at about 1045 hrs […]