Advisor Sharma visits Centre of Excellence, Zawoora

Advisor Sharma visits Centre of Excellence, Zawoora

Terms Horticulture sector a game changer in UTs economy, job generation SRINAGAR, MAY 05: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor KK Sharma today visited Centre of Excellence (CoE) Zawoora Srinagar to review its functioning and initiatives being undertaken for the propagation of Horticulture sector by way of new interventions. Director Horticulture Kashmir Aijaz Ahmad Bhat and other […]

HC directs rationalization of Darbar Move

HC directs rationalization of Darbar Move

JAMMU, MAY 05: Hearing a case regarding the annual Darbar Move, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court today in a judgment said that rationalisation of Darbar Move is urgently required as present arrangement has become unworkable. While hearing a PIL by Chief Justice, Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rajnesh Oswal through Video Conferencing, the Coram […]

LG reviews functioning of Education department

LG reviews functioning of Education department

Takes stock of academic activities; Educational Institutions to remain closed till 31st May SRINAGAR, MAY 05: Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu today chaired a high level meeting of Education department to review the education scenario in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir amid COVID-19 lockdown. Among others, the meeting was attended by Advisor K K […]

Explained: What is silent hypoxia, and why has it puzzled doctors?

Explained: What is silent hypoxia, and why has it puzzled doctors?

As medical practitioners around the world are busy treating people for Covid-19, many have reported a condition called ‘silent’ or ‘happy’ hypoxia, in which patients have extremely low blood oxygen levels, yet do not show signs of breathlessness. The condition has puzzled medical practitioners, and many are now advocating for its early detection as a means […]

Horticulture Department establishes helpline for fruit growers: Director Aijaz Bhat

Horticulture Department establishes helpline for fruit growers: Director Aijaz Bhat

Srinagar, May 05 (KNS): Director Horticulture Kashmir Aijaz Ahmad Bhat Tuesday informed fruit growers to avail facilities and guidance from officials on helpline established by the department in wake of lockdown situation. He said fruit growers should be in touch with programs run by Radio and DoorDarshan for improving the knowledge of production. Talking to […]

KCC&I congrats photo-journalists for winning Pulitzer Award

KCC&I congrats photo-journalists for winning Pulitzer Award

Srinagar, May 05 (KNS): Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) on Tuesday congratulated three photo-journalists of J&K on winning prestigious Pulitzer Prize for feature photography. According to statement to Kashmir News Service (KNS), spokesperson of the KCC&I stated that the award in recognition of the exceptional professionalism demonstrated by the journalists in adverse conditions […]

‘People say there is jealousy between us but…’: Harbhajan Singh names ‘best off-spinner in world’

‘People say there is jealousy between us but…’: Harbhajan Singh names ‘best off-spinner in world’

Veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh on Monday said that Ravichandran Ashwin is the best off-spinner in the world right now. Harbhajan and Ashwin shared cricketing rivalry for the lone spinner spot in the India squad till a few years ago. But speaking to Ashwin on his Instagram Live chat show ‘ReminiscewithAsh’, Harbhajan said that he […]

ASI, CRPF trooper, 4 civilians injured in Pakherpora grenade attack

ASI, CRPF trooper, 4 civilians injured in Pakherpora grenade attack

  Srinagar, May 05(GNS): Two security men including a police officer and four civilian were injured in a grenade attack at Pakherpora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday afternoon. Reports reaching GNS said that militants hurled the grenade towards joint deployment of 181BN CRPF and police in Pakherpora. In the attack, Assistant Sub-Inspector of […]