6.0 magnitude quake rattles Papua New Guinea
An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter Scale jolted the coast of Papua New Guinea on Thursday evening.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at 5:08 pm (UTC) and its epicentre was located 174…
Traffic authorities sleep over overloading issue; locals aghast
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Poonch: Even after a case was registered against a sumo driver in Poonch, locals continue to rue the attitude of traffic and law enforcement agencies for playing down the issue of unbridled overloading of passenger vehicles in…
JeM activist arrested in North Kashmir
Srinagar: An alleged activist of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit was arrested by government forces in Sopore area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said on Thursday.
A police officer told GNS that a joint team of police…
MHA chips in to plug loopholes in implementation of crucial schemes in JK
Amit Shah’s announcement, poorest of poor must get benefit, to be implemented in letter, spirit, say top MHA officials
Srinagar : Barely a fortnight after his visit, on the directions of Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sought detailed…
South Kashmir : Forces launch Search operation in Khrew area
Srinagar: Government forces on Thursday evening launched cordon and search operation in wahb shab area of khrew in south kashmir's Pulwama district
Official sources told KNO that on receiving specific inputs about the presence of militants…
Finance Deptt issues clarification on enrolment of employees, premium deduction details
SRINAGAR: Finance Department today issued clarification of submission of consolidated information regarding the enrolment of employees and premium deduction details for J&K Government Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy in prescribed…
No Government can be formed without PUF : Sheikh Sajad
Srinagar : Reiterating that PUF has emerged as a strong political alternative in the State, JKPM Chief Spokesman Sheikh Sajad has said that no government in the state can be formed without Peoples United Front.
In an email statement to…
78937 kanals Kahcharai, 48896 kanals State land retrieved from illegal occupants across Valley
SRINAGAR: On the directions of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan, district administrations of the valley have so far retrieved 78937 kanals of Kahcharai and 48896 kanals of State land from the illegal occupants.
The…
Improve learning outcomes at all levels: Advisor Ganai to teachers
SRINAGAR Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai stressed for improving teaching and learning outcomes at all levels.
He expressed dismay that we have not achieved cent percent literacy rate despite favourable teacher pupil ratio. He…
3-day workshop on climate change reporting concludes at Srinagar
SRINAGAR: A three-day workshop on sensitization of media in the area of climate change today concluded, wherein the experts called for evidence-based reporting of climate change vulnerability, adaptation, mitigation and impacts.
The…