Gone are the days when nature was in a state of equilibrium. Over time, humans have exploited the environment to such an extent that we now face a constant state of ecological sorrow. The world today is bereft of environmental order, with a looming crisis that threatens the very fabric of life on Earth. The […]
LG Sinha acts tough on Narco-terror network: Six officials dismissed
BY KS NEWS DESK Srinagar, Aug 03: In a decisive move against the narco-terror network, the Jammu & Kashmir administration has terminated six government officials, including five policemen, for their involvement in terror financing through drug sales. Acting under Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution of India, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dismissed the employees […]
Dr. Hina chairs 106th Board of Directors Meeting of KVIB
BY KS NEWS DESK SRINAGAR, AUG 02: Chairperson J&K KVIB, Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, Friday chaired 106th Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of J&K KVIB at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce; Registrar Cooperatives J&K; Director General Codes; Director I&C Jammu; Mission Director National Livelihood Mission; […]
Saving the Himalayas
Preserving the Himalayas requires urgent global attention and coordinated action. Efforts must focus on mitigating climate change, enforcing sustainable resource management, and fostering responsible development practices. By Mool Raj The Himalayas stand as a majestic and awe-inspiring mountain range spanning multiple nations across Asia, including China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Bhutan. This expansive […]
Waterboarding, Electric Shocks, Siccing Dogs: U.N. Report Details Alleged Israeli Torture of Detained Palestinians
By Agencies GENEVA — The U.N. human rights office issued a report Wednesday saying Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities since the Oct. 7 attacks faced waterboarding, sleep deprivation, electric shocks, the release of dogs, and other forms of torture and mistreatment. The report said Israel’s prison service held more than 9,400 “security detainees” as of […]
Delhi HC Criticizes Civic Authorities Over Rajinder Nagar Incident; Orders MCD Officials to Visit Affected Areas and Submit Detailed Affidavit
By Agencies The Delhi High Court has directed senior officials from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to visit the areas affected by the recent Rajinder Nagar incident, where three IAS aspirants tragically lost their lives. The court has demanded that an affidavit detailing the actions taken by the MCD be submitted by tomorrow […]
ED Conducts Search At 5 Locations In Srinagar, Pattan
BY AGENCIES Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office on Tuesday conducted searches at 5 locations in Srinagar and Pattan in connection with case of embezzlement of bank funds. In a handout to GNS, the ED spokesman said that the operations was launched today under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), […]
At 24.8°C, Sgr records hottest night of season, 2nd highest minimum temperature in 132 years
BY KS NEWS DESK For the second straight night, the Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital, Srinagar has recorded the season’s hottest night at 24.8 degree Celsius. An Independent Weather Forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 24.8 degree Celsius, which was 6.0 degree […]
Govt moves two BSF battalions from Odisha to terror-hit Jammu
BY AGENCIES The government has ordered the extraction of two BSF battalions, comprising more than 2,000 personnel, from Odisha to beef up security in the terror-hit Jammu region along the India-Pakistan border, official sources said on Saturday. The decision to “immediately” move the two units from the anti-Naxal operations grid to Jammu was taken […]
Water Scarcity Hits Beerwah Town in Budgam
BY AGENCIES In the current dry weather, water scarcity has hit various mohallahs of Beerwah town, leaving residents struggling to access potable water. Mohallahs including Dobhi Mohallah, Hassanabad, College Mohallah, and Dar Mohallah are among the worst affected, with residents relying on tanker water or traveling long distances to fetch water from nearby sources. “We […]