In a significant development, a parliamentary panel is scheduled to undertake a study tour of Kashmir Valley in the first week of July. This is the first such visit following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives, most of them tourists. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel, headed by…
Atleast two people were killed while as nine others were injured in a road accident near Chattiyar-Chingus road early morning on Tuesday in Rajouri district. Official told GNS that a Tempo bearing registration number JK02AW-9030 had a collision a Tata Mobile bearing registration number JK02CG-7011 this morning near Chattiyar-Chingus. In this incident two people were…
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won a key election in Gujarat’s Visavadar, beating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). AAP’s Gopal Italia got over 76,000 votes, while BJP’s Kirit Patel got about 58,400. The Congress candidate, Nitin Ranpariya, came third with just 5,500 votes. This election happened because AAP’s old MP, Bhupendra Bhayani, quit and joined…
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Monday joined with Hon’ble Minister HardeepSPuri, legislators from five Indian states, PM Micheál Martin & Canadian Minister Gary Anandasangaree to Pay Tribute to Kanishka Bombing Victims. In a post on X, Tarun Chugh wrote, “Today in Cork, Ireland, along with Hon’ble Minister @HardeepSPuri and legislators…
Two persons sustained injuries, one of them critically, after a vehicle hit a road divider at SIDCO Pulwama on Sunday. Official sources told GNS that a Mahindra Bolero bearing registration number JK13E-0711 lost control due to overspeeding and rammed into the divider, resulting in injuries to both occupants. The injured have been identified as Shabir…
A 32 Year-Old daily wager was killed after he fell from an electric pole during some repair Work in Imoh Achabal area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. Officials told GNS that a daily wager identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone (32) son of Nazir Ahmad Lone resident of Hiller Kokernag fell from pole while…
The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that despite promises of a “Make in India” factory boom, manufacturing in the country is at a record low and youth unemployment is very high. Gandhi questioned the effectiveness of the “Make in India” initiative,…
The Chief Education Officer of Doda on Friday suspended two teachers for falsely marking online attendance while being physically absent from the UPS Bagh, Zone Thathri in Doda district. Speaking to the Rising Kashmir, Chief Education Officer said that a telephonic complaint was received regarding the unauthorized absence of teachers at UPS Bagh, Zone Thathri….
please write title and 18 words meta for this article”Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday said to have trapped and arrested Tehsildar Kralgund Qaziabad for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 for Permission of wall Nut Trees. “Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that Tehsildar Kralgund Qaziabad…
In a major crackdown on corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday caught the Tehsildar of Kralgund, Handwara, red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹50,000 from a complainant. The arrest was made around 7 PM at the official’s private residence located in Mangwalpora, Handwara. According to officials, the ACB team had laid a successful trap…
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the government is actively coordinating with the Union Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safe evacuation of students from Jammu and Kashmir stranded in Iran amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.Speaking to reporters in Samba, the Chief Minister said that there are around 1300 to 1400 students…
Even as the newly-launched Vande Bharat Express on the Katra–Srinagar route continues to witness full occupancy and overwhelming public demand, railway authorities have confirmed that there are currently no plans to add additional coaches to the high-speed train.The decision comes amid repeated calls from passengers and stakeholders to expand the service, which has already been…
In a formal handover ceremony held today in the office chamber of the Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat takes over as DC Budgam. He took the charge as the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, succeeding Akshay Labroo. Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat took the charge in presence of several senior officers of the district administration….
In a significant move to counter terrorism and dismantle its support infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of J&K Police has attached the property of Pakistan-based terroristAb Hamid Lone, S/O Ab Aziz Lone, R/O Mawar Bala Qalamabad, Handwara, District Kupwara. The immovable property attached comprises land bearing Khasra No. 110-min (02…
Faz Lul Haseeb, IAS, today formally assumed charge as the Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Chief Executive Officer of Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), ushering in a new chapter in the city’s urban governance and infrastructure development. He takes over from Dr. Owais Ahmad, IAS, who has been transferred as Director, Food, Civil…
The Motor Vehicles Department Anantnag has intensified its enforcement efforts to ensure road safety and compliance with transport regulations, issuing 65 challans on Monday against traffic violators. According to Mubashir Jan, ARTO Anantnag, on the first day of the special drive, the department issued 65 challans across various locations in the district, including National Highway…
Two tourists have died and several others are are feared to have drowned after a bridge built over the Indrayani river in Pune collapsed, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. 32 people have sustained injuries, of whom six are critical. Six people have been rescued so far. Sunday’s incident was reported from Kundmala, a popular…
A decision by Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) to reportedly convert a portion of the footpath near the Polo Ground entrance on Maulana Azad (MA) Road into a paid parking space has sparked widespread anger among commuters and pedestrians, who allege that the move places lives at risk and defies the very principles of urban…
With Sonamarg witnessing a surge in summer tourists, the Sonamarg Development Authority (SDA) has issued a stern advisory, warning visitors and campers against unsafe practices near the River Sindh, including pitching tents dangerously close to its banks and littering the area with garbage.The advisory, prompted by growing concerns over environmental degradation and public safety, calls…
Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday Urged Ministry of External Affairs, India to urgently ensure safety, well being of Kashmiri students currently stuck in Iran. In a post on X, the CM’s office wrote, “Requesting @MEAIndia to urgently ensure the safety and well-being of Kashmiri students currently stuck in Iran.” “Their families are…
Atleast two people were killed while as one person was injured in a road accident near Prince Dhaba in Udhampur district on Friday. Officials told GNS that a swift car with registration number JK21K-9427 lost control near Prince Dhaba while travelling Jammu towards Udhampur. Two people were killed, and one person was injured in the…
Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday said to have trapped and arrested a Patwari from Halqa Dhara, tehsil Mandi District Poonch for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 5000. In a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesman said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint…
In a significant action against drug trafficking, Handwara Police has attached property worth lakhs belonging to a notorious drug peddler under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. A spokesperson said that acting in compliance with the stipulated legal provisions, Police Station Qalamabad, under the supervision of senior police officials, attached…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday highlighted the achievements of the central government’s digital initiatives and said that India has emerged as a leading digital economy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 11 years of governance. The Home Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed every sector of the economy and society through…
A man lost his life during a rescue operation after a fire broke out in the forest area of Garan village, Rajouri. Officials told GNS that a man recieved severe burn injuries when fire erupted in forest area of Garan village while he was part of rescue operation. He was immediately taken to CHC hospital…