Month: October 2024

An army Vehicle came under attack by militants in Akhnoor area of Jammu district on Monday. Officials told GNS that this morning, an army vehicle was attacked by militants by firing some rounds, the fire was retaliated by the army compelling the militants to retreat. So far, there was no reports of any injury or casualties in this incident. Meanwhile, more reinforcement to that area has been rushed and massive search operation has been launched to nab the attackers.(GNS)

The Member Legislative Assembly from Bijbehara constituency and National Conference leader, Bashir Ahmad Veeri, was has been released after being detained for questioning at Srinagar airport. Earlier, MLA Veeri was on his way to Jammu during the normal scanning of his baggage at the airport two rounds of ammunition were found in his bag. Dr. Bashir Ahmed Veeri has confirmed that he has been released after being shortly detained for questioning at the Srinagar airport. "I have been released after proper verification at the airport. The ammunition found in my bag belonged to my own weapon which is licensed by the officials. It had mistakenly gotten into my bag," he confirmed, adding that after proper verification certification at a Police station, he has been set free.

A 42-year-old resident of Dhara, Tehsil Mandi in Poonch district, tragically lost his life along with his wife and son in a major accident in Saudi Arabia. Three children were also injured in the incident. The deceased, identified as Engineer Saleem Mir, son of retired ZEO Mir Mohammad, had been working as an Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in a private company and had been living in Jeddah for the past 8-10 years. On October 24, while traveling from Jeddah to Madina with his wife, daughter, and three sons, their vehicle met with a tragic accident on the Makkah-Madina highway near Khulais. According to relatives, Saleem Mir, his wife Iram, and their son Hasnain died in the accident. His daughter and two other sons were injured and are currently receiving treatment at a ho...

In a major step toward community-led conservation, the Gram Sabha of Kralpathri village in Budgam district has designated 200 square kilometers of the Pir Panjal forest as a community-managed conservation area. The move comes under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and grants local residents the authority to manage and protect the forest while promoting sustainable resource use. The Gram Sabha passed a resolution to take responsibility for the management of the forest, banning large-scale plantations and fencing in grasslands and alpine pastures. The aim is to preserve the biodiversity of the region, home to various species and sensitive ecosystems. “By keeping the land open and accessible, we are ensuring that the ecosystem remains balanced and biodiversity is protected,” said one member ...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha vowed that every drop of innocent blood spilled in the valley would be avenged, as he addressed the Border Security Force (BSF) passing-out parade at Humhama. He emphasized the government's commitment to dismantling the terror ecosystem in the region. "Unfortunately, we have a neighbor that, despite its own struggles with poverty and hunger, continues to support militancy and narcotics trafficking in Jammu Kashmir," Sinha said, referring to Pakistan’s role in ongoing unrest. Citing recent attacks in Ganderbal and Baramulla, where soldiers, civilians, and non-local laborers were killed, Sinha added, "Every drop of blood shed will be avenged by our security forces." He reiterated the government's goal of uprooting terrorism and creating a peaceful ...

Jammu Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has announced the dissolution of the party’s entire structure with immediate effect. According to sources, the new office bearers, along with various wings and bodies, will be formed after discussions with senior leaders. The announcement was made at the JKPDP headquarters in Srinagar on Friday. Following the Union Territory’s assembly elections on October 8, the former Chief Minister congratulated the National Conference-Congress alliance for receiving the “people’s mandate.” She stated that since the people had given a clear mandate, there would be no opportunity for parties to “mess around,” adding that if the election had resulted in a hung assembly, certain “tricks” might have been used to “defeat the ...