4.3-magnitude quake hits Ladakh
Leh: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. There was no report of any loss of life or damage to property, officials said. The earthquake struck at 7.29 am and lasted for a few seconds, the NCS said. The depth of the earthquake was […]
Grenade hurled at SOG camp in Shopian
Srinagar: Militants on Monday lobbed a grenade at a security forces’ camp in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir which missed the intended target. No loss of life or damage was reported as the grenade exploded near the camp. The militants hurled the grenade at the camp of the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations […]
Police asks Auto Rikshaw drivers to remove hidden cavities
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police Monday urged the Auto-Rikshaw owners and drivers to remove the hidden cavities by concealing the rear seat stating that some crimes have been committed where in autos were used. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Srinagar police tweeted: “All Auto-rickshaw owners/drivers are requested to remove the hidden cavities by […]
Two LeT militants arrested in Budgam: Police
Srinagar:Police on Monday claimed to have arrested two LeT militants in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. In a statement issued to GNS, the police said that Budgam Police along with 62RR arrested two active militants of outfit LeT from Sunnergund area of Budgam. They have been identified as Waseem Ahmad Ganai son of Shahzad Ahmad Ganai […]
Several injured in Rajouri road accident
Rajouri: Several passengers were on Monday injured in a road accident at Lam area of Nowshera sub division of Rajouri district. As per initial details, a passenger bus on way to Nowshera from Lam Line of Control area fell into a roadside gorge on Lam road. “We have launched a rescue operation at the accident […]
India records 1,270 new COVID-19 cases
New Delhi: With 1,270 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,20,723, while the active cases further declined to 15,859, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll climbed to 5,21,035 with 31 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am […]
Night temp continues to increase in J&K
Srinagar: Night temperatures continued to increase in Jammu and Kashmir with mercury settling around 5°C above normal in Gulmarg and Pahalgam on Monday, officials said. A meteorological department official told GNS that Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K recorded a low of 9.4 °C against 7.2°C on the last. The temperature was 3.3°C above normal […]
Amarnath pilgrimage to begin from June 30: Admin
LG chairs meet; says Covid protocols to be followed in spirit
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government Sunday announced that the 43-day long Amarnath pilgrimage will start from June 30 amid strict adherence to Covid protocols. “LG, Manoj Sinha chaired Board meeting of Shri #Amarnathji Shrine Board today. The 43-day holy pilgrimage will commence on 30th June with all covid protocols in place & culminate,as per […]
Policeman suspended, SHO attached amid allegations of bribery
Srinagar: Police on Sunday suspended a Head Constable and attached SHO Nishat with District Police Line Srinagar, pending inquiry, amid allegations of bribery. Official sources told GNS that police head constable had alleged approached a person and allegedly sought money as corruption. A senior police officer told GNS that amid allegations of corruption, the Head […]
No new Covid case reported in Ladakh
Leh: The overall COVID-19 infection tally remained unchanged at 28,218 in Ladakh as no new case was reported, officials said on Sunday. The recovery of four patients during the past 24 hours has brought down the number of active cases in Leh district to 18, while Kargil has already become coronavirus free, the officials said. […]
