Month: December 2023

Three army troopers were killed and three others injured after militants ambushed an Army vehicle near DKG In the region of Surankote, Poonch. Official sources said that forrces have rushed to the spot. Earlier during an incident, occurring on the 20th of April, resulted in a devastating toll – claiming the lives of at least 5 Indian soldiers. Alongside this tragic loss, several others were left wounded as the attack targeted the army vehicle in transit from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot within the district of Poonch, Jammu Kashmir. This is a braking news. The details are rushing in.

In the tense region of Surankote, Poonch, an unsettling event unfolded as militants ambushed an Army vehicle near DKG. The details of the incident are being ascertained.h As per the locals, the situation remains tense as authorities await further details, adding to the gravity of the unfolding events in the troubled area, however, forces have rushed to the spot. Earlier during an incident, occurring on the 20th of April, resulted in a devastating toll – claiming the lives of at least 5 Indian soldiers. Alongside this tragic loss, several others were left wounded as the attack targeted the army vehicle in transit from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot within the district of Poonch, Jammu Kashmir.

A doctor from Baramulla has become the first person from Kashmir Valley and second overall in Jammu and Kashmir to buy a piece of land on lunar surface (moon). As learnt by GNS, Dr. Kousar Bakshi, a Kashmir-based doctor from Baramulla and CEO of ARML Labs in Handwara, has been officially communicated by the Lunar Registry about his successful bid. As per a registered claim, a copy of which lies with GNS, reads that Dr. Kousar Bakshi is recorded as the true owner of the property located at Mare Tranquillitatis (Sea of Tranquillity) 8.35 Degree North Latitude, 30.85 Degree East Longitude, Tract 34, Parcel 21024. Talking exclusively to GNS, Dr. Bakshi expressed his elation over the achievement. “I applied for the bid on July 6, 2023, and as per a communiqué received by me, my bid sho...

During Chilla-i-Kalan, the coldest phase of Kashmir's winter, temperatures plummet drastically, freezing water bodies and causing disruptions. Residents combat the biting cold using Kangri firepots due to erratic electricity. This period triggers health issues, especially for children and the elderly, with anticipated snowfall in higher areas causing further interruptions. Lasting 40 days until January 31, Chilla-i-Kalan restricts outdoor activities and historically led to food shortages, now mitigated by improved highway access. Post-Chilla-i-Kalan, the region faces Chillai-Khurd for 20 days and Chillai-Bachha for 10, prolonging the cold impact. Despite these challenges, locals adapt with indoor activities and traditional remedies to endure the harsh winter.

A Kashmiri man has received a legal notice for allegedly defaming the fraudster company 'Curative Survey' on social media. The Chennai based Curative Survey company is accused of defrauding Kashmiri locals of crores of rupees and has raised serious concerns about online businesses Ishfaq Dar son of Ghulam Mohuddin Dar, a resident of Handwara in north Kashmir, has received a legal notice from the law firm of Imran Ahmad, Advocate, representing the company Curative Survey. The notice alleges that Dar's actions have led to defamation and potential financial losses for Curative Survey. "I had went to the company's office and later uploaded a video on social media explaining that the company was bogus and people were being scammed, but unfortunately when I did...

An army trooper died of a cardiac arrest in Machil sector in Kupwara district on Wednesday evening, officials said. The officials informed news agency Kashmir Scroll that an army man identified as Veer Naik fell unconscious while on duty. "The soldier was taken to health facility, where the doctors declared him as brought dead on arrival, due to cardiac arrest", the officials said further. (KS)

Northern Railways has reached a significant milestone on the most challenging section with the breakthrough of a 3.2-km-long single-tube tunnel located at Gunni-Sherwad in the Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project, top officials said on Wednesday. A top Northern Railway official said that under the USBRL project, a key milestone had been achieved with the breakthrough of the 3209-meter-long Tunnel-1 constructed by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited for Northern Railway between Katra-Reasi stations. With this breakthrough of Tunnel-1, Railways completed all the tunnels on the 111-kilometer-long Katra-Banihal railway line, the official said that work was held up on this crucial tunnel for over three years since 2017. “The lining work and stop...

A seminary tutor has been booked on accusations of assault on minors in Sopore area Baramulla, a police official said. The police official told news agency Kashmir Scroll that on receipt of a complaint regarding the accusations of sexual assault, the police held a seminary tutor in Sopore area. "After assessing the details, a case vide FIR number 93/2023 under POCSO Act was lodged against the person at Police Station Dangiwacha Sopore", the official said. "We are collecting further details regarding the case and will bring it fore on appropriate time", the official said further. (KS)