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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.

Gunfight ends in Kulgam as two Hizb militants killed

Two Hizb militants were killed in a gunfight with government forces in Wanpora area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday.

Gunfight breaks out in Wanpora Kulgam

An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Wanpora area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday.

Coronavirus: 4 pregnant women among 185 new cases in J&K

Nine members of a family and four pregnant women were among 185 COVID-19 infections reported in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, taking the overall case count to 2221.

Govt extends high-speed Internet ban till June 17

Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday extended ban on 4G Internet in Jammu and Kashmir till June 17, claiming that the reports received by it suggest spurt in infiltration by militants during the coming weeks.

J&K reports 91 fresh Coronavirus cases

Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 91 cases of COVID-19 infection, taking the overall number of cases to 1759.

IGP Kashmir orders smooth passage of COVID-19 warriors

In the backdrop of incidents involving alleging beating and detaining of a cardiologist and stopping of a medical officer in the last 24 hours, Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar has ordered police officers to “facilitate the COVID warriors, especially doctors and paramedics, smoothly” in the Valley.

Two UBGL grenades recovered in Kupwara village

Police and Army on Tuesday recovered two UBGL grenades during a cordon and search operation here at Zunreshi area of Kralpora, sources said.

COVID-19: Man from Kulgam dies, toll 24 in J&K

A 90-year-old man from Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Tuesday became another victim of novel coronavirus, taking the overall death toll due to the disease to 24 in Jammu and Kashmir.

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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.

J&K Secretariat Move: NH-44 up-lane shut for goods carriers on Oct 31, Nov 1

J&K has restricted goods carrier movement on NH-44 on October 31 and November 1 for the Secretariat move from Srinagar to Jammu. Down traffic will be regulated.

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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.