UN agency in Gaza says urgent ceasefire is “a matter of life and death” for millions of Palestinians
United Nations: The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees told a UN emergency meeting Monday “an immediate humanitarian ceasefire has become a matter of life and death for millions,” accusing Israel of “collective punishment” of Palestinians and the forced displacement of civilians. Philippe Lazzarini warned that a further breakdown of civil order following […]
A UN report urges Russia to investigate an attack on a Ukrainian village that killed 59 civilians
Kyiv: U.N investigators on Tuesday urged Russia to acknowledge responsibility for a missile strike on a Ukrainian village that killed 59 civilians, conduct a transparent investigation into what happened, provide reparations for victims and hold those responsible to account. The strike on a cafe in the village of Hroza on Oct. 5 was one of […]
6 killed 8 injured in Karnah road accident
Kupwara: At least six persons died while eight others were injured after a vehicle fell in a gorge at Nawagabra area of Karnah in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday. Sources said that the vehicle skidded off the road and fell in a gorge, resulting in the death of six people. He said that eight […]
Man detained under PSA in Reasi
Jammu: A man wanted in 14 criminal cases has been arrested under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Reasi district on Tuesday, officials said. Umer Waseem Ghani, who hails from Bagga village of Mahore tehsil, was booked under the PSA by police and subsequently a detention order was issued by District Magistrate Babila Rakhwal. Ghani […]
Drug-peddler held in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police have arrested a drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesperson informed Tuesday. He said during checking at Badragund, one Riyaz Ahmad Malik of Ladigen, Nussu, was arrested after four kgs of poppy straw was recovered from his possession. A case under relevant sections of law has […]
President Murmu arrives in Leh for 2-day Ladakh visit
Srinagar: President Droupadi Murmu Tuesday reached Ladakh for her two day visit during which she is scheduled to take part in the Union Territory Foundation Day and also visit the Siachen base camp. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the President was received by Lieutenant Governor of Ladkah, CEC Leh, CEC Kargil […]
New school timing announced in Kashmir fro Nov-01
Srinagar: Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Monday ordered change in school timing in all government and private schools from November-01. According the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), DSEK in a communique has said that schools falling within Sringar municipality limits shall function from 10AM to 3PM. However, the department has also ordered that the […]
Two suspected persons arrested with pistol, ammunition in Baramulla
Srinagar: Two suspected persons were arrested with arms and ammunition in Dangarpora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Tuesday. They told GNS that on Monday evening a joint party of JK Police and Army arrested a duo at Nardhari Dangarpora. “Upon their frisking, the joint party recovered a Chinese pistol, 12 9mm […]
Corruption-free J&K is our mission: LG Sinha
Vigilance Awareness Week: Govt employees administered integrity pledge by LG Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday reiterated the resolve of making J&K “corruption-free” as he administered an integrity pledge to the employees of the union territory to mark the Vigilance Awareness week. “Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha read out the ‘Integrity Pledge’ and administered the oath […]
LG’s Mulaqaat gives opportunity to officers to strengthen bond with the community: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the people and heard their grievances during “LG’s Mulaqaat” a live public grievance hearing programme, at the Civil Secretariat here, an official press release informed. It said the LG directed the officials that while resolving the grievances of citizens, they should follow the values of integrity, impartiality […]
