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Weather Update Under the influence of a Western Disturbance, light to moderate rain/snow is expected at most places in Kashmir and some places in Jammu region, between tonight and tomorrow evening. North Kashmir’s higher reaches can expect snow showers beginning at around 11 p.m. today. By tomorrow 9 a.m., rain/snow would have occurred at most … Read more

Remove haphazardly put wires, cables within 15 days: SMC to telecom services, cable operators Srinagar, Feb 02 (KNO): The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Thursday directed the telecom service providers to remove the haphazardly put wires, lines, cables, junction boxes and other utilities above ground within 15 days failing which the corporation will disconnect or … Read more

Avalanche Hits Afarwat Peak in Gulmarg; Several Foreign Tourists Believed to Be Trapped Srinagar, Feb 1 (GNS): Several foreign tourists are believed to be trapped in a massive snow avalanche triggered at Afarwat peak in famed ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, sources said. They told GNS that the avalanche was triggered this afternoon. … Read more

J&K gets Rs 35581 crore central assistance in Union budget Hike of Rs 9000 crore in revised estimates for current fiscal Nasir Azam Srinagar, Feb 01 (KNO): The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has been allocated Rs 35581 crore in the Union budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha … Read more

6,56,309 kanals of ‘state land’ retrieved in eight JK districts, say officials Srinagar: Nearly 6,56,309 hectares of ‘state and kahcharai’ land were retrieved during the ongoing anti-encroachment drive in eight districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. On January 9, the administration had asked the DCs to ensure that all encroachments on state land, including … Read more

Release balance 25 % funds under CAPEX budget if 70 % funds have been utilized: J&K government to Depts Nasir Azam Srinagar, Jan 31 (KNO): In a move aimed at rationalization of expenditure, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has ordered that 25% remaining funds under the capital expenditure shall be released only if the expenditure … Read more

Srinagar-Jammu highway closure triggers mutton shortage in Valley ’80 trucks carrying sheep stuck on the highway’ Srinagar, Jan 31 (KNO): The closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway due to landslides and snow triggered shortage of mutton in Kashmir. In Srinagar, non-availability of mutton was reported from several areas of Srinagar. Stakeholders associated with the mutton … Read more

6 years on, overhead railway pass on NHW far from completion in Anantnag Jahangeer Ganaie Anantnag, Jan 31 (KNO): After six years, the overhead railway pass on National Highway in Anantnag district is far from completion. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), due to unavailability of the overhead railway pass at Shoul Batengoo Anantnag, … Read more

Six drug peddlers arrested in Kashmir: Police Srinagar, Jan 31 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested six drug peddlers in Baramulla, Kulgam, Budgam, Awantipora & Ganderbal and recovered contraband substances from their possession. In Baramulla, a police party under the supervision of SHO Police Station Uri during patrolling at Laghama-Garkote … Read more

Anti-Encroachment Drive: J&K Admin likely to come up with formal order sparing poor, farmers Met LG Sinha requested him to spare poor having State land upto 10 malars; influential won’t be spared at all: BJP Gen Sec Sunil Sharma; List of land grabbers so long, says Revenue Official Abid Bashir Srinagar, Jan 31 (KNO): Jammu … Read more

Traffic partially restored on Srinagar-Jammu highway Ramban, Jan 31 (KNO): The traffic movement on Srinagar-Jammu national highway resumed partially, which was suspended on Monday due to landslides, shooting stones and snowfall, officials said here on Tuesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that however, no new traffic was allowed on the highway. … Read more

Air Traffic, Train Services Resume; Highway Remains Closed Srinagar, Jan 31 (GNS): Air traffic to and fro Srinagar international airport resumed on Tuesday, a day after poor visibility and continuous snowfall forced cancellation of all 68 scheduled flights. Official sources told GNS that two indigo flights landed at the airport a short while ago. Earlier … Read more

Met issues Fresh weather Advisory for Jammu & Kashmir Mainly dry, foggy weather forecast till Feb 4 in J&K MeT Rules Out Major Snowfall In Next Ten Days As Mercury Drops At Most Places, Minus 8.4°C In Gulmarg Srinagar, Jan 31 (GNS): Mainly dry and foggy weather has been forecast till February 4 and light … Read more

Flight Operations Resume at Srinagar International Airport Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jan 31: Flight operations at the Srinagar International Airport have resumed after being suspended yesterday due to heavy snowfall and unfavorable weather conditions. The Director of Srinagar International Airport, Kuldeep Singh, told Kashmir Bulletin–(KB) that visibility is good and the surface is now clear … Read more

DSEK orders to verify genuineness of 2009 batch, other appointees Bhat Imran Srinagar, Jan 30 (KNO): In the backdrop of fake posting and appointment orders, the School Education Department has asked the Chief Education Officers (CEOs) of Kashmir region to verify the genuineness of 2009 batch and other appointees of which orders have been issued … Read more

LG reviews preparedness for 3rd Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg Inaugurates 94 sports infrastructure projects worth Rs 46.07 cr Jammu, Jan 30 (KNO): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday reviewed preparation for the 3rd Khelo India Winter Games scheduled to begin on 10th February. The Lt Governor was briefed by the senior officials on the … Read more

Inter-deputation of employees: Govt devises policy for effective utilisation of manpower KNO Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 30 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir government Monday devised a policy for effective utilization of manpower here by the means of inter-departmental deputation of employees based on their technical and professional qualifications. The government said that the move was aimed … Read more

Govt renamed 52 schools after slain cops, security men in J&K Bhat Imran Srinagar, Jan 30 (KNO): The government Monday renamed 52 public schools and five other infrastructures after those cops and security forces who lost their lives on line of duty. Besides, the government also renamed one infrastructure in the name of Makhan Lal … Read more

4 JKAS Officers Transferred, S Shahnawaz Posted RTO Kashmir Srinagar, Jan 30 (GNS): The government on Monday ordered transfer of four JKAS officers with one of them, Syed Shahnawaz Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes, Enforcement (North), Baramulla, Kashmir, posted as Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir. According to separate orders, copies of which lie with GNS, Sajid Yehaya … Read more

All 68 Flights Cancelled Due To Snowfall In Kashmir Srinagar, Jan 30 (GNS): As snowfall continued in Kashmir Valley, all flights to and fro Srinagar ‘international’ airport were cancelled on Monday. Confirming it, Director, Airport Authority of India (AAI), Srinagar Airport, Kuldeep Singh said that 68 flights were scheduled to operate today. “All 68 flights … Read more

3 doctors among 5 ‘absent’ employees suspended in Kupwara Kupwara, Jan 30 (GNS): Authorities in Kupwara on Monday placed under suspension two doctors and three paramedics for allegedly remaining absent without any authorisation at one of the New Type Primary Health Centres (NTPHCs) in the north Kashmir district. Officials told GNS that on the directions … Read more

Fresh weather update: Snow Blankets Kashmir Valley, Hilly Areas Of Jammu; MeT Forecasts More Till Tonight Srinagar, Jan 30 (GNS): Kashmir Valley including Srinagar has been covered in a blanket of snow on Monday and the weatherman has forecast more in next 12 hours and gradual decrease from tonight. A meteorological department official here told … Read more

Snowfall: Jammu-Srinagar highway blocked; Air traffic delayed, train service suspended Srinagar, Jan 30: Jammu and Kashmir parts are receiving snowfall since morning, leading to closure of Jammu Srinagar national highway besides delay in flights to and fro the Srinagar ‘international’ airport and suspension of Baramulla—Banihal Train train service on Monday. Jammu Srinagar national highway is … Read more

Srinagar: While night temperatures showed a little improvement across J&K, the Meteorological Department Saturday issued a yellow warning for heavy snowfall in J&K on January 30. “During the next 24 hours there are likely chances of light snow and rain at scattered places in the next 24 hours,” the MeT officials said here adding that … Read more

Two fraudsters involved in fake job scam, extortion held in Bla: Police Srinagar, Jan 28 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla claimed to have arrested two fraudsters involved in fake job scam and extortion on Saturday. A police spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that on 11-01-2023, … Read more

DC Srinagar chairs meeting of Revenue Officers Finalises action plan to fill positions of Lambardars, Chowkidars Srinagar, Jan 28 (KNO): In order to strengthen the traditional and vital village institutions of Lambardars and Chowkidars in the District, a meeting of Revenue Officers was Saturday held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC), Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad … Read more

DHSK holds anti-tobacco drive; COTPA violators fined Srinagar, Jan 28 (KNO): On the directions of Director Health Services Kashmir (DSHK), Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Tobacco Control cell of DSHK with the active support of SHO Police Station Bemina launched anti tobacco enforcement drive around Bemina and adjoining areas in the vicinity of Pediatric hospital and … Read more

Hurriyat’s Rajbagh office to be attached under UAPA Srinagar: The office building of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) in Srinagar’s Rajbagh area is going to be attached by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the country’s anti-terror law, The Kashmir Walla has learnt. The order passed by an NIA court in New Delhi was … Read more

Govt Reconstitutes Board Of Directors Of J&K Cements Limited Srinagar, Jan 28 (GNS): The government on Saturday reconstituted Board of Directors of Jammu & Kashmir Cements Limited. “In supersession of all previous orders on the subject and in terms of Article 77(c) of the Articles of Association (AoA) of the Corporation, sanction is hereby accorded … Read more

Weather Update for Today Today there is a possibility of light to moderate rain/snow showers at a few places in Jammu and Kashmir, after 11 a.m. Maximum possibility is for higher reaches of Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal and Anantnag districts. # Rain/snow showers of good intensity can occur between 29 Jan evening and 30 Jan … Read more

CEO Smart City tours Sgr areas, reviews progress on projects Srinagar, Jan 27 (KNO): Continuous monitoring of various projects being carried out under Smart City Project in Srinagar, the Commissioner SMC and CEO Smart City, Athar Amir Khan Friday visited Ghanta Ghar, Residency Road, M.A Road and Polo View to review the works being executed … Read more

Rahul Gandhi accuses J&K admin of big security breach at Nayvug Tunnel ‘There were no police men for controlling crowd, my security men advised me not to go ahead, had to cancel my Yatra’ Umaisar Gull Ganie Anantnag, Jan 27 (KNO): Congress leader and Member Parliament Rahul Gandhi Friday accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration … Read more

Dry weather forecast in next 24 hours, widespread snow for subsequent 2 days in J&K Mercury drops at most places in J&K, static for Srinagar Srinagar, Jan 27 (GNS): Weatherman on Friday said that ‘mainly dry weather’ was expected in 24 hours and isolated to “widespread” light rain and snow forecast thereafter for subsequent two … Read more

Body of girl retrieved from river Jhelum after 26 days in Baramulla Waris Fayaz Baramulla, Jan 26 (KNO): Body of teenage girl who had jumped into the river Jhelum in Khanpora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on December 31, was retrieved after 26 days on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer … Read more

Govt approves Rs 39 Cr mega project to boost commercial floriculture Initiative to help establish sustainable, profitable flower industry in region Srinagar, Jan 26 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a mega Rs 39-crore project with an avowed objective of exploring the huge floriculture potential keeping in view the varied agro-climate and ecological conditions … Read more

32-yr-old wielder dies after falling from under construction pvt hospital in Sgr Mubashir Aalam Wani Srinagar, Jan 26 (KNO): A 32-year-old wielder from Bemina area of Srinagar died on Thursday after he fell from an under construction private hospital of Jamiat-e-Ahlihadith at Chota Bazar area here. A police official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer … Read more

Security agencies have launched final assault on terror, its ecosystem in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha *G-20 in JK sends strong message to enemies, JK witnessing industrial revolution; After 3 decades schools operational for 200 days; KP properties grabbed in 1990 to be retreived* Yogesh Jammu, Jan 26 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha … Read more

Bharat Jodo Yatra To Resume From Banihal, Enter Kashmir On Friday Srinagar, Jan 26: The Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi will resume from highway town of Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after a day’s break. “The Bharat Jodo Yatra will resume from Banihal tomorrow morning. We will make up the distance … Read more

Body of girl retrieved from river Jhelum after 26 days in Baramulla Waris Fayaz Baramulla, Jan 26 (KNO): Body of teenage girl who had jumped into the river Jhelum in Khanpora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on December 31, was retrieved after 26 days on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer … Read more