Integrated farming has huge potential for sustainable agriculture economy: Chowdhury Iqbal
Visits different areas of Kupwara; addresses Kisan Sampark Abhiyan
SRINAGAR: The Director of Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammed Iqbal today visited different areas of the Kupwara district including the Lolab subdivision to take stock of the agriculture scenario in the district. During the visit, the Director of Agriculture addressed a large gathering of farmers under Kisan Sampark Abhiyan at Chogul Handwara. He marked the importance […]
Capacity Building Training Prog of technical, digital aspects of investigation concludes at PHQ
Srinagar: Two-day Capacity Building Training Programme of technical/digital aspects of the investigation concluded at Police Headquarters Srinagar with the valedictory function. Justice V. C. Koul Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh was the chief guest on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Justice congratulated Jammu and Kashmir Police for organizing the two days capacity […]
KU mulls pact with IIT Kanpur to create robust innovation ecosystem
Srinagar: The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and the University of Kashmir on Tuesday initiated formal discussions on entering into a pact that aims to promote incubations, innovations, and entrepreneurship in the Varsity. During a meeting chaired by the Vice-Chancellor KU Prof Nilofer Khan this morning, officials from IIT Kanpur led by its CEO Dr […]
Life jackets made mandatory in Dal, Nigeen Lakes
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has made life jackets mandatory for Shikara boats in Dal and Nigeen lakes besides other water bodies across the Union Territory. According to an order, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the step has been taken to ensure safety of tourists taking Shikara […]
Man injured after being hit by train in Pulwama’s Panzgam
Pulwama: A man was injured after being hit by a moving train in Panzgam area of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday morning. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man identified as Shakeel Ahmad of Naina Batpora Pulwama was hit by the train near Panzgam railway station. He […]
More light to moderate tains forecast in J&K till June 2
Srinagar: Weatherman on Tuesday forecast light to moderate rain, thunder and lightning in Jammu and Kashmir till June 2 and advised farmers to suspend all operations during the time. A meteorological department official told GNS that light to moderate rain, thunder/lightning was expected at many places during the next 24 hours. “Hailstorm can’t be ruled […]
Biker dies after vehicle hits him in Budgam village
Budgam: A bike rider died after he was hit by a tipper in Soibugh area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday morning. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the bike rider identified as Ishfaq Majeed of Paimus Budgam was hit by a tipper in Banpora Soibugh. They said that the biker […]
10 dead, 55 injured after bus falls into gorge in Jammu
Pained by loss of lives in tragic accident, have directed admin to provide all possible assistance: LG Sinha
Jammu: At least ten people have died and 55 were injured after a bus carrying pilgrims to Mata Vaishnoo Devi shrine fell into gorge in Jajjar Koti area of Jammu district on Tuesday morning. Senior Superintendent of police Jammu Chandan Kohil told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the bus was on way to […]
J&K on cusp of development with faster growth: LG
Inaugurates Jambu Zoo at Nagrota; announces free entry for all for one month
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir is on the cusp of development, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said while dedicating Jambu Zoo here to the people on Monday. “Spread over 70 hectares, this much-awaited addition to the tourist destinations of Jammu and Kashmir was taken up under a languishing project and it shall attract both residents and tourists […]
Kupwara DM restricts entry, usage of shopping complex owned by JeI
Srinagar: The District Magistrate Kupwara on Monday restricted usage and entry into properties worth three crores belonging to Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in the district on the recommendations of State Investigation Agency (SIA). “To choke the availability of funds for secessionist activities and to dismantle the ecosystem of anti-national elements and militant networks hostile to India’s national […]
