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Global News Service (GNS) is one of the premier news agencies of Jammu & Kashmir. Started in 2012, the service is registered with the State Information Department.

Coronavirus: 493 new cases in J&K, tally 11,666

Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday reported 493 new novel coronavirus infections, taking the number of COVID-19 cases to 11,666 in J&K.

LeT militant associate arrested in Awantipora: Police

Police claimed to have arrested an LeT militant associate on Wednesday in Tral area of south Kashmir's Awantipora.

COVID-19: Kashmir reports seven more deaths, J&K toll 202

Kashmir Valley reported seven more COVID-19 related deaths since overnight, taking the fatality count due to virus to 202 in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.

Body retrieved as Tral boy drowns in water reservoir

A joint rescue team of SDRF and police have retrieved body of a 20-year-old youth, hours after its drowning in a water reservoir in Shaldraman area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

HC orders Home Secretary’s presence for poor Internet in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed Home Secretary Shaleen Kabra to appear before it on Thursday after it “struggled” to conduct online hearings due to curbs on Internet speed in J&K.

346 new COVID-19 cases take J&K’s tally past 11k

Forty-four from Central Jail Anantnag and at least 23 from paramilitary forces were among 346 new novel coronavirus cases in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, taking the overall tally of COVID-19 patients to 11,173 in J&K.

BJP J&K chief Ravinder Raina tests positive for COVID-19

J&K’s BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Tuesday tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

J&K reports 314 new COVID-19 cases, tally rises to 10827

Jammu and Kashmir on Monday reported 314 fresh infections of novel coronavirus, taking the overall tally of  COVID-19 cases 10827 in J&K.

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Disgruntled NC legislators seek cabinet reshuffle, Article 370 and statehood push

A group of NC legislators has prepared a memorandum seeking another Cabinet reshuffle, Article 370 restoration, statehood and time-bound implementation of the party manifesto.

High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir

Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.

Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit

Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.

J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official

J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure

We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.