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 […]
Signia opens 10th Interactive Concept Store for Hearing Loss in Srinagar
BY KS NEWS DESK Srinagar July 26, 2024: Signia, a premier brand under the WS Audiology group and a global leader in hearing aid technology, today announced the opening of its 10th ‘Brilliant Sound Galaxy (BSG)’ store, this time in Srinagar, India. This groundbreaking concept store revolutionizes hearing care in India by allowing consumers to […]
“Pakistan hasn’t learnt from its history,” says PM Modi on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
BY AGENCIES Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warned Pakistan that its nefarious plans would not materialise, as our soldiers will crush terrorism with full force and the enemy will be given a befitting reply. Speaking during Kargil Vijay Diwas Shradhanjali Samaroh in Drass, Ladakh, PM Modi said that Kargil Vijay Diwas tells us […]
Rajnath Singh pays tribute to soldiers on occasion Kargil Vijay Diwas at National War Memorial
BY AGENCIES Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday laid a wreath and paid tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War at the National War Memorial in the national capital on the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas. Defence Minister remembered the indomitable spirit and courage of the brave soldiers who fought valiantly […]
Peace Paves Possible Procession
In a departure from decades of restrictions, Srinagar’s main roads witnessed the return of historic Muharram processions for the second year. The administration’s decision symbolizes a renewed commitment to religious customs and communal harmony. By Ajaz Rashid For the second consecutive year, historic Muharram processions were permitted to pass along the main roads in […]