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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.

Hizb OGW held along with pistol in Doda: Police

Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Hizbul Mujahideen at Tantna area of Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

CISF man injured in Nowgam militant attack

A Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) man was injured after militants lobbed a grenade towards the Power Grid Station in Wagoora, Nowgam area in central Kashmir's Srinagar district.

3 CRPF men, handicapped boy killed in Handwara

Three paramilitary CRPF personnel and a physically-handicapped boy were killed at Wangam area of Qaziabad Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday.

Kashmir reports 25 fresh cases, J&K’s COVID-19 tally rises to 726

25 persons tested positive for the novel coronavirus in last 24 hours in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Monday.

10 CRPF troopers injured as vehicle turns turtle in Beerwah

Ten Paramilitary troopers were injured in a road mishap at Beerwah in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday.

Handwara Gunfight: Top officers among security men lose contact with colleagues

Two senior army officers are among several security men who have lost contact and their fate is unknown following an encounter with militants in Chanjimulla area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

27 fresh cases take J&K’s COVID-19 tally to 666

Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday reported 27 fresh cases of novel coronavirus in last 24 hours, taking the number of COVID-19 patients in Jammu and Kashmir to 666.

Soldier killed as grenade goes off accidentally in Kupwara

An Army soldier was killed and another suffered injuries in an accidental grenade blast at Tangdhar area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

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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.