Indian Army, Flag Foundation of India unveil flag mast at Kaman Post
Kaman Post/Uri: The Indian Army and Flag Foundation of India today dedicated a 108ft High Mast National Flag to the citizens of Uri at the Line of Control. The event was organised at Kaman Post, Uri, and was graced by officials from the Indian Army, Civil administration, members of the Foundation, community leaders, school children […]
Father-son duo crushed to death by truck in Kathua
Kathua: A man and his son were killed when a truck hit them here on Thursday, officials said. Residents of the Korepunnu village blocked the border road and held a protest against the duo’s death. The duo was on their way to their house at the Nagari village, when a fast-driven truck crushed them to […]
5 detained after clashes between 2 families in Jammu
Jammu: Five individuals were detained after a clash between two families resulted in minor injuries to two persons and gunfire on the outskirts of the Jammu city on Thursday evening, officials said. The incident took place between the families of Mohammad Siraj and Dil Mohammad over a vehicle parked in front of a gate in […]
Over 18.36 lakh voters to decide fate of 20 candidates in Anantnag- Rajouri PC
ECI sets up 2338 polling stations across constituency Srinagar: The fate of 20 candidates will be decided by over 18.36 lakh voters of 03 Anantnag- Rajouri Lok Sabha seat in the last phase of Lok Sabha elections for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to be held on May 25. According to the figures […]
2 killed as vehicle falls in gorge at Margan Top
Kishtwar: Two persons have died when a load carrier met with an accident at Margan Top near Warwan area of Kishtwar district on Thursday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the vehicle was in way from Anantnag to Marwah when it fell into a deep gorge near Naribaran, resulting […]
Avoid assemblies in afternoon: Edu Deptt to schools
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has advised educational institutes to avoid assemblies in the afternoon to prevent heat related illnesses. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the department in a guideline to prevent heat-related illness (HRI) asked the schools to avoid assembling in the afternoon. “Ensure adequate availability of drinking […]
BSF official dies while on election duty in Baramulla
Srinagar: A head constable of the Border Security Force (BSF) stationed on election duty in Kunzer area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district passed away due to a heart attack on Wednesday late evening. Reliable sources told news agency Kashmir Scroll that the deceased head constable, identified as Brahandev Ram from 185 Bn BSF B-Coy, was […]
MeT says ‘heat wave’ to continue for 6 days as night temp rises in J&K
Srinagar: Weatherman on Thursday said that the “heat wave” over plains of Jammu and Kashmir was likely to continue for the next six days. A meteorological department official here told GNS that from May 23-28 generally dry weather is expected even as the possibility of thundershower activity at “isolated” places cannot be ruled out. From […]
Tourist dies of heart attack in Budgam
Srinagar : A tourist hailing from Madya Pradesh died of heart attack in Doodpathri area of Central Kashmir Budgam district on last night. An official told news agency Kashmir Scroll that an elderly man aged around 72-year-old tourist identified as Lalit Kumar Bandi son of Late Shri Shobagmal of Indore Madya Pradesh fell unconscious in […]
LG greets people on Buddha Purnima
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Buddha Purnima. In a message, he said: “On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I convey my hearty greetings and good wishes to all. Lord Buddha guided the humanity on the path of peace, non-violence, selfless-service and virtuous […]
