The river police wing of Srinagar Police on Monday saved the lives of 21 stranded tourists during multiple sorties conducted by the speed boats. The tourists found themselves in a precarious situation as they were stranded inside Shikaras in the Dal Lake due to an abrupt change in weather conditions and strong gusty winds. A … Read more
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Monday issued notice to the government over plea seeking Master Plan and sustainable development for Bangus valley. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by the advocate Mir Umar. The case was listed before a division bench led by Chief Justice and Justice Moksha Khujuria Kazmi. The petitioner … Read more
The light to moderate rainfall lashed Jammu & Kashmir parts on Monday late afternoon while the weatherman here has predicted more rains till June 02. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), J&K parts received light to moderate rains this afternoon, bringing down the temperature in Kashmir. Normal life came to a standstill after … Read more
‘66 Percent Such Teachers Teach Students At Primary Level’ In Jammu and Kashmir more than 2600 teachers are having below secondary level qualification and are teaching students at all levels. Ironically, among the total number of such teachers with below secondary level qualifications, over 1700 are teaching the primary level classes. According to the news … Read more
Ahead of tourist season with ensuing summer vacations in the schools and other institutions across the country, Northern Railways has decided to run three special trains from New Delhi to Jammu-Udhampur-Katra from June 2 to July 30. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the special trains will be pressed into service form June 2 … Read more
A motorcyclist was killed and two of his pillion riders injured after allegedly hit by a speeding vehicle in Achabal area in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. They told GNS that an unknown vehicle hit a motorcycle at Trahpoo Achabal, resulting in instant death of the motorcyclist and injuries to two of his pillion … Read more
Particles from meteors or volcanic eruptions on Earth around 4.4 billion years ago may have generated the precursors of the molecules needed for the origin of life on the planet, according to a study. Previous research has suggested that the precursors of organic molecules—hydrocarbons, aldehydes and alcohols—may have been delivered by asteroids and comets or … Read more
In a heart-wrenching incident, at least three thousand Islamic literature books at a religious seminary at Chandigam Sogam in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district were gutted in a fire incident on Saturday morning. A seminary staffer informed the news—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the fire broke out early Saturday morning from the rooftop engulfing the top … Read more
In a major boost to Jammu Tourism potential, ambitious Jambu Zoo near Nagrota will be thrown open to the public on May 29 while the under construction Tirupati Balaji temple is scheduled to open its doors for devotees on June 8. Official sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), nearly Rs 70 crore worth Zoo … Read more
‘City set to host ‘Fan Park’ to telecast CSK-GT big clash on Sunday’ This Indian Premier League (IPL) finals would be special for the cricket enthusiasts and fans as the city of temples—Jammu—is all set to host Fan Park on Sunday, May 28 to bring craziness of cricket fans at doorsteps with live hooting, shouting … Read more